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Browse 21 verified species whose common names begin with the letter C.

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Cactus Wren

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Diet: Omnivore, mainly insectivore
Wild lifespan: Several years; banded individuals have lived more than seven years

Caiman

ReptiliaAnimal group

Caiman

Caimaninae

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Varies by species

California Kingsnake

California Kingsnake

Lampropeltis californiae

Diet: Generalist constrictor and snake predator
Wild lifespan: Often 10–15 years in the wild; managed individuals may exceed 20 years

California Sea Lion

California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: About 20–30 years; females generally live longer than males

Cane Toad

Cane Toad

Rhinella marina

Diet: Opportunistic carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 5–10 years; can live longer in managed care

Capybara

Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: About 6–10 years in the wild; can exceed 10 years in managed care

Caracal

Caracal

Caracal caracal

Diet: Obligate carnivore
Wild lifespan: About 10–12 years in the wild; up to roughly 17 years in expert care

Caribou

Caribou

Rangifer tarandus

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Often 10–15 years in the wild; some may exceed 20

Chambered Nautilus

Chambered Nautilus

Nautilus pompilius

Diet: Opportunistic carnivore and scavenger
Wild lifespan: About 15–20 years or more

Cheetah

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 6–10 years in the wild; longer in managed care

Cherry Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

Diet: Omnivorous grazer, detritivore and scavenger
Wild lifespan: About 10–15 months in one invaded wild population and up to about 21 months in laboratory conditions

Children's Python

Children's Python

Antaresia childreni

Diet: Small-vertebrate constrictor
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity is uncertain; managed individuals can live 15–20 years or longer

Chinese Alligator

Chinese Alligator

Alligator sinensis

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Not reliably established here

Chinese Water Deer

Chinese Water Deer

Hydropotes inermis

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Commonly up to about 10–12 years in the wild

Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus

Diet: Marine carnivore, strongly dependent on Antarctic krill
Wild lifespan: Commonly estimated at 15–20 years

Coconut Octopus

Coconut Octopus

Amphioctopus marginatus

Diet: Marine carnivore
Wild lifespan: Probably about one to two years

Common Bottlenose Dolphin

Common Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops truncatus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Commonly 40–60 years; females often outlive males

Common European Adder

Common European Adder

Vipera berus

Diet: Venomous predator of small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Often 10–15 years; some individuals live longer

Common Ostrich

Common Ostrich

Struthio camelus

Diet: Omnivore, primarily herbivorous
Wild lifespan: Often 30–40 years

Crocodile

ReptiliaAnimal group

Crocodile

Crocodylidae

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Varies by species

Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink

Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink

Tribolonotus gracilis

Diet: Small terrestrial invertebrate predator
Wild lifespan: Wild lifespan is uncertain; managed individuals may live around a decade or longer