Irrawaddy dolphin vs Onion Downy Mildew

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Peronospora destructor

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Onion Downy Mildew is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Onion Downy Mildew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Orcaella	Peronospora
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Peronospora destructor

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Onion Downy Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Onion Downy Mildew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Onion Downy Mildew

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).