Irrawaddy dolphin vs Orange Mycena

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Mycena leaiana

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Orange Mycena is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Orange Mycena
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Mycenaceae
Genus	Orcaella	Mycena
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Mycena leaiana

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Orange Mycena

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Orange Mycena
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orange Mycena

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.