Irrawaddy dolphin vs Scaly Ink Cap

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Scaly Ink Cap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Orcaella	Coprinopsis
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Scaly Ink Cap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaly Ink Cap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.