Irrawaddy dolphin vs Twin-spot Centurion

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Sargus bipunctatus

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Twin-spot Centurion is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Twin-spot Centurion
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Stratiomyidae
Genus	Orcaella	Sargus
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Sargus bipunctatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and Twin-spot Centurion share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Twin-spot Centurion

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Twin-spot Centurion
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Twin-spot Centurion

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.