Irrawaddy dolphin vs Spangled Skimmer

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Libellula cyanea

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Spangled Skimmer is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Spangled Skimmer
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Libellulidae
Genus	Orcaella	Libellula
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Libellula cyanea

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and Spangled Skimmer share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Spangled Skimmer

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spangled Skimmer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.