Irrawaddy dolphin vs Marsh Bluet

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Enallagma ebrium

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Marsh Bluet is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Marsh Bluet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Coenagrionidae
Genus	Orcaella	Enallagma
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Enallagma ebrium

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Marsh Bluet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Marsh Bluet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Marsh Bluet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.