Irrawaddy dolphin vs Seram Swiftlet

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Aerodramus ceramensis

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Seram Swiftlet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Seram Swiftlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Apodidae
Genus	Orcaella	Aerodramus
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Aerodramus ceramensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Seram Swiftlet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Seram Swiftlet

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.