Irrawaddy dolphin vs Marble Gall

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Andricus kollari

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Marble Gall is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Marble Gall
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Cynipidae
Genus	Orcaella	Andricus
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Andricus kollari

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and Marble Gall share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Marble Gall

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Marble Gall
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Marble Gall

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).