Irrawaddy dolphin vs Variable Darner

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Aeshna interrupta

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Variable Darner
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)	Aeshnidae
Genus	Orcaella	Aeshna
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Aeshna interrupta

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Variable Darner

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Darner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.