Animals That Start With X
Discover 2 animals whose common name begins with the letter X, from X-Ray Tetra to Xerus (African Ground Squirrel). This includes 1 fish and 1 mammal. Browse photos, taxonomy, habitat, diet, and conservation status for each species.
About Animals That Start With X
Diet among these species breaks down as 2 omnivores. They live across rainforest, wetlands, desert, and grassland habitats, and are native to South America and Africa. Body weight varies across the group, ranging from 0.001kg to 0.8kg.
X Animals
X-Ray Tetra
Pristella maxillaris
FishThe X-ray tetra is a small freshwater fish native to slow-moving rivers and streams in South America, named for its almost completely transparent body that reveals its skeleton and internal organs. Its see-through appearance has made it one of the most recognizable and popular small fish in the freshwater aquarium hobby worldwide.
Xerus (African Ground Squirrel)
Xerus inauris
MammalThe Cape ground squirrel, or xerus, is a burrowing rodent of southern Africa's arid plains, easily recognized by holding its bushy tail overhead like a built-in parasol.
Alphabetical List
Interesting X Animal Facts
- X-Ray Tetra: The X-ray tetra's body is nearly transparent, letting its skeleton and internal organs show through its skin.
- Xerus (African Ground Squirrel): It shades itself from the sun by holding its bushy tail over its back like a parasol.
X Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter X?
This page currently features 2 animals whose common name starts with X, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with X?
X-Ray Tetra is the most popular animal starting with X on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with X?
X-Ray Tetra has the most severe conservation status (Least Concern) among animals starting with X.
Are any animals starting with X endangered?
None of the animals starting with X currently listed are classified as threatened, though conservation status can change over time.