Animals That Start With C
Discover 2 animals whose common name begins with the letter C, from Cheetah to Clownfish. Browse photos, taxonomy, habitat, diet, and conservation status for each species.
C Animals
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
MammalThe cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth, built for explosive short sprints across the open grasslands and semi-desert of Africa.
Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
FishThe clownfish is a small, brightly-colored reef fish famous for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, whose stinging tentacles it is immune to.
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Interesting C Animal Facts
- Cheetah: A cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in about three seconds.
- Clownfish: A special mucus coating protects clownfish from their host anemone's sting.
C Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter C?
This page currently features 2 animals whose common name starts with C, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with C?
Cheetah is the most popular animal starting with C on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with C?
Cheetah has the most severe conservation status (Vulnerable) among animals starting with C.
Are any animals starting with C endangered?
Yes — 1 animal starting with C is classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.