Irrawaddy dolphin vs Parasitic fly

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Pegomya betae

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Parasitic fly is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Parasitic fly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Anthomyiidae
Genus	Orcaella	Pegomya
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Pegomya betae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Parasitic fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Parasitic fly
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Parasitic fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.