Irrawaddy dolphin vs Lesser Coucal

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Centropus bengalensis

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Lesser Coucal is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Lesser Coucal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Cuculidae
Genus	Orcaella	Centropus
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Centropus bengalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and Lesser Coucal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Lesser Coucal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Lesser Coucal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Coucal

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.