Irrawaddy dolphin vs Variable Dancer

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Argia fumipennis

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Variable Dancer is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Variable Dancer
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	Argia
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Argia fumipennis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Variable Dancer

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Variable Dancer
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Dancer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.