Irrawaddy dolphin vs Screaming Piha

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Lipaugus vociferans

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Screaming Piha is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Screaming Piha
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Cotingidae
Genus	Orcaella	Lipaugus
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Lipaugus vociferans

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and Screaming Piha share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Screaming Piha

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Screaming Piha

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.