Irrawaddy dolphin vs

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Raphidiopsis mediterranea

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Nostocaceae
Genus	Orcaella	Raphidiopsis
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Raphidiopsis mediterranea

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

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

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).