Irrawaddy dolphin vs Sphagnum Sprite

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Nehalennia gracilis

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Sphagnum Sprite is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Sphagnum Sprite
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)	Coenagrionidae
Genus	Orcaella	Nehalennia
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Nehalennia gracilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Sphagnum Sprite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Sphagnum Sprite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sphagnum Sprite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.