Irrawaddy dolphin vs Pigeon Flea

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Ceratophyllus columbae

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Pigeon Flea is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Pigeon Flea
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Ceratophyllidae
Genus	Orcaella	Ceratophyllus
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Ceratophyllus columbae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Pigeon Flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Pigeon Flea
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pigeon Flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (18 countries).