Animals that start with X

Examples include Xenops, Xerus, X-Ray Tetra, Xantus’s Hummingbird, and Xoloitzcuintli.

Mammals that start with X include Xerus (African ground squirrel) and Xoloitzcuintli (a Mexican hairless dog).

Birds that start with X include Xenops and Xantus’s Hummingbird.

Reptiles that start with X include Xenagama (a genus of small African lizards) and Xenosaurus (knob-scaled lizard).

Amphibians starting with X include Xenopus (African clawed frog), commonly used in biological research.

Sea animals that start with X include the X-Ray Tetra (a translucent freshwater fish, often found in aquariums).

Insects and bugs that start with X include Xylocopa (carpenter bees) and Xylotrechus (a genus of longhorn beetles).

Endangered animals starting with X include the Xoloitzcuintli (considered rare in some regions) and certain species of Xenopus frogs threatened by habitat loss.

The Xoloitzcuintli is the most notable domesticated animal starting with X, known for its loyalty and historical significance in Aztec culture.

While there are few, some fictional creatures in modern fantasy have been named with X for uniqueness, such as Xanthodon or Xolotl (Aztec mythological being often associated with a dog-like form).

The X-Ray Fish (X-Ray Tetra) and Xoloitzcuintli are among the most recognizable animals starting with X.

There are relatively few animals that start with X, making it one of the rarest starting letters for animal names.

Among animals that start with X, the Xoloitzcuintli is one of the larger mammals, and some species of Xenagama lizards are fairly sizable among reptiles.

The X-Ray Tetra and certain Xylocopa bees are among the smallest.

Predators that start with X include Xenops (insectivorous bird) and Xenopus (which can be carnivorous in aquatic settings).

Herbivores that start with X include Xerus (feeds mostly on plant material and seeds).

The Xoloitzcuintli may display nocturnal behavior, and some Xenopus species are active at night.