Animals That Start With X
Discover 1 animal whose common name begins with the letter X, from Xerus (African Ground Squirrel) to Xerus (African Ground Squirrel). Browse photos, taxonomy, habitat, diet, and conservation status for each species.
Total Species
1Most Popular
Xerus (African Ground Squirrel)Rarest
Xerus (African Ground Squirrel)Endangered
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Interesting X Animal Facts
- 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 1 animal whose common name starts with X, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with X?
Xerus (African Ground Squirrel) is the most popular animal starting with X on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with X?
Xerus (African Ground Squirrel) 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.