Irrawaddy dolphin vs Lesser Fish-Eagle

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Haliaeetus humilis

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Lesser Fish-Eagle is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Lesser Fish-Eagle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Orcaella	Haliaeetus (Sea Eagles)
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Haliaeetus humilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Lesser Fish-Eagle

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Lesser Fish-Eagle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser Fish-Eagle

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.