Irrawaddy dolphin vs

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Protoblastenia calva

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Psoraceae
Genus	Orcaella	Protoblastenia
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Protoblastenia calva

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.