Irrawaddy dolphin vs Oriental Hobby

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Falco severus

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Oriental Hobby is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Oriental Hobby
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Falconidae
Genus	Orcaella	Falco
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Falco severus

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and Oriental Hobby share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Oriental Hobby

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Oriental Hobby
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oriental Hobby

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.