Irrawaddy dolphin vs Pèlopèe

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Sceliphron curvatum

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Pèlopèe is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Pèlopèe
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Sphecidae
Genus	Orcaella	Sceliphron
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Sceliphron curvatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Pèlopèe

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Pèlopèe
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pèlopèe

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (20 countries).