🌏Continental Habitat

Asia Wildlife

Discover the 139+ species native to Asia. Explore complete biological profiles, range maps, conservation status, and fascinating behavioral facts for every creature from this continent.

Asia Species (139 cataloged)

ActinopterygiiLC

Alfonsino

Beryx decadactylus

Diet: Deepwater carnivore
Wild lifespan: Long-lived; age estimates extend for several decades

ReptiliaAnimal group

Alligator

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Varies by species

AvesAnimal group

Alpine Birds

Aves of alpine ecosystems

Diet: Species-specific: plants, seeds, insects, other animals, carrion, or mixed foods
Wild lifespan: No group-wide lifespan; it differs by species

MalacostracaLC

Amano Shrimp

Caridina multidentata

Diet: Omnivorous grazer and scavenger
Wild lifespan: Commonly around two to three years in aquariums; wild longevity is poorly documented

ActinopterygiiAnimal group

Amberjack

Seriola

Diet: Carnivorous
Wild lifespan: Species have separate longevity records; greater amberjack can live to about 17 years

InsectaLC

American Copper

Lycaena phlaeas

Diet: Herbivore as a caterpillar; nectar feeder as an adult
Wild lifespan: Adults generally live a few weeks; the full cycle may span months when dormant overwintering is included

ReptiliaLC

Amethystine Python

Simalia amethistina

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: No dependable species-wide field estimate

MammaliaCR

Amur Leopard

Panthera pardus orientalis

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Up to about 12 years

ActinopterygiiAnimal group

Anemonefish

Amphiprioninae

Diet: Omnivore feeding on plankton, small benthic animals and algae
Wild lifespan: Species-specific; some wild females may survive for decades

ReptiliaNE

Arabian Cobra

Naja arabica

Diet: Predator of rodents, birds, lizards, frogs and other snakes
Wild lifespan: Not reliably quantified for this species

MammaliaLC

Arctic Fox

Vulpes lagopus

Diet: Omnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 3–6 years in the wild; exceptional individuals live longer

ReptiliaLC

Asian Vine Snake

Ahaetulla prasina

Diet: Visual hunter of small arboreal vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity is poorly documented; managed individuals may live roughly 8–12 years

MammaliaAnimal group

Baboon

Papio

Diet: Omnivore with plant foods forming most of the diet
Wild lifespan: Species-specific; adults may live 20–30 years

MammaliaNE

Bactrian Camel

Camelus bactrianus

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Commonly 30–40 years with good care

AvesLC

Barn Owl

Tyto alba

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 4–8 years in the wild, with some much older

ReptiliaNE

Beauty Rat Snake

Elaphe taeniura

Diet: Active nonvenomous predator of small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Often 12–18 years in managed care; wild lifespan is poorly documented

MammaliaEN

Bengal Tiger

Panthera tigris tigris

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 10–15 years; survival varies

ArachnidaAnimal group

Black Widow Spider

Latrodectus

Diet: Carnivore; mostly insects and other arthropods
Wild lifespan: No single genus-wide lifespan; females outlive males in studied species

ReptiliaAnimal group

Blind Snake

Scolecophidia

Diet: Insectivore
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity is poorly known for most species

ReptiliaLC

Blood Python

Python brongersmai

Diet: Ambush predator of warm-blooded vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Often 15–20 years in managed care; wild longevity is less certain

ActinopterygiiVU

Blue Marlin

Makaira nigricans

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Females may live about 20 years and males around 10 years; estimates vary by ocean and method

MammaliaEN

Blue Whale

Balaenoptera musculus

Diet: Baleen-filtering carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often estimated at 70–90 years; some live longer

ReptiliaEN

Bornean Earless Monitor

Lanthanotus borneensis

Diet: Carnivore; earthworms, crustaceans, fish and other small prey
Wild lifespan: Not reliably established

ReptiliaLC

Brown Tree Snake

Boiga irregularis

Diet: Opportunistic predator of vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Likely 10–15 years; precise wild longevity is uncertain

ReptiliaVU

Burmese Python

Python bivittatus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 15–25 years, with some captive individuals living longer

MammaliaLC

Caracal

Caracal caracal

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

MammaliaVU

Caribou

Rangifer tarandus

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

ReptiliaAnimal group

Carpet Viper

Echis

Diet: Carnivore; rodents, lizards, frogs, arthropods and other small prey
Wild lifespan: No dependable genus-wide range

ReptiliaAnimal group

Cat Snake

Boiga

Diet: Carnivore; lizards, frogs, birds, eggs, bats and small mammals
Wild lifespan: No dependable genus-wide range

CephalopodaVU

Chambered Nautilus

Nautilus pompilius

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

ReptiliaAnimal group

Chameleon

Chamaeleonidae

Diet: Primarily insectivore
Wild lifespan: About one year in extreme seasonal species to more than a decade in some larger chameleons

MammaliaVU

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

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

MalacostracaNE

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

ReptiliaCR

Chinese Alligator

Alligator sinensis

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Not reliably established here

ReptiliaVU

Chinese Cobra

Naja atra

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Wild lifespan is not well quantified

MammaliaVU

Chinese Water Deer

Hydropotes inermis

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

ReptiliaAnimal group

Chrysopelea Flying Snakes

Chrysopelea

Diet: Carnivorous predator of small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: No dependable lifespan applies to all five species

ReptiliaAnimal group

Cobras

Naja

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity differs among species and remains poorly measured

CephalopodaNE

Coconut Octopus

Amphioctopus marginatus

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

MammaliaLC

Common Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops truncatus

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

ReptiliaLC

Common European Adder

Vipera berus

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

ReptiliaAnimal group

Crocodile

Crocodylidae

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Varies by species

ArachnidaNE

Deathstalker Scorpion

Leiurus quinquestriatus

Diet: Invertebrate predator
Wild lifespan: Exact wild lifespan is poorly documented

MammaliaEN

Dhole

Cuon alpinus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Estimated about 8–10 years in the wild; up to roughly 15–16 years in managed care

MammaliaNE

Dromedary Camel

Camelus dromedarius

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Commonly 30–40 years under good management, sometimes longer

CephalopodaAnimal group

Dumbo Octopus

Grimpoteuthis

Diet: Deep-sea carnivore
Wild lifespan: Unknown for most species

AvesAnimal group

Eagle

Accipitridae

Diet: Carnivore and scavenger; prey differs by species
Wild lifespan: Species-specific; many large eagles can live for decades

ReptiliaCR

Egyptian Tortoise

Testudo kleinmanni

Diet: Herbivore feeding on desert annuals and perennial plants
Wild lifespan: Several decades; often 30–50 years under suitable managed care

ReptiliaLC

Equatorial Spitting Cobra

Naja sumatrana

Diet: Generalist predator of small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Often 15–20 years in managed care; wild lifespan is poorly documented

MammaliaNT

Eurasian Otter

Lutra lutra

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 5–10 years in the wild; potentially longer

MammaliaNT

European Hedgehog

Erinaceus europaeus

Diet: Omnivore with an invertebrate-dominated diet
Wild lifespan: Many die young; survivors may live about 4–7 years or longer

ReptiliaLC

False Cobra

Malpolon moilensis

Diet: Active predator of desert vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Wild lifespan is poorly quantified; likely more than 10 years for surviving adults

MammaliaAnimal group

Field Mouse

Apodemus

Diet: Omnivore with a seed-rich diet
Wild lifespan: Often less than one year in the wild; some survive longer

MammaliaVU

Fin Whale

Balaenoptera physalus

Diet: Carnivore and filter feeder
Wild lifespan: Commonly 80–90 years, with some individuals living longer

ReptiliaAnimal group

Flying Snake

Chrysopelea

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Not reliably quantified across the genus

MammaliaAnimal group

Flying Squirrel

Pteromyini

Diet: Omnivore
Wild lifespan: Several years in the wild; longer in protected care

ReptiliaAnimal group

Gecko

Gekkota

Diet: Mostly small-animal predators; some species also eat fruit or nectar
Wild lifespan: Species dependent; no reliable group-wide figure

ChondrichthyesEN

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Mobula birostris

Diet: Filter-feeding carnivore
Wild lifespan: At least 40–45 years is plausible; exact maximum remains uncertain

CephalopodaNE

Giant Pacific Octopus

Enteroctopus dofleini

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Usually about 3–5 years

MammaliaVU

Giant Panda

Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Diet: Herbivore specializing on bamboo despite carnivore ancestry
Wild lifespan: About 15–20 years in the wild; around 30 years in managed care

CephalopodaLC

Giant Squid

Architeuthis dux

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Probably around 3–5 years, based on growth studies and comparison with related squids

ReptiliaAnimal group

Glass Lizard

Anguidae (selected limbless genera)

Diet: Small animals including insects, spiders, snails, slugs, earthworms, and occasional small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: No reliable group-wide estimate

AvesAnimal group

Goose

Anserini

Diet: Primarily herbivorous waterfowl
Wild lifespan: Species-specific; banding records show some wild geese surviving more than 20 years

ReptiliaLC

Grass Snake

Natrix natrix

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often estimated at 15–20 years

MammaliaLC

Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 6–8 years in the wild; some exceed 13 years

ChondrichthyesCR

Great Hammerhead Shark

Sphyrna mokarran

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Common estimates exceed 30 years, with some individuals aged beyond 40 years

ChondrichthyesVU

Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: At least 70 years is possible, with major uncertainty among estimates

CephalopodaNE

Greater Blue-ringed Octopus

Hapalochlaena lunulata

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Approximately 1.5–2 years

AvesLC

Greater Flamingo

Phoenicopterus roseus

Diet: Filter-feeding omnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 30–40 years in the wild

ReptiliaLC

Green Rat Snake

Gonyosoma oxycephalum

Diet: Carnivorous constrictor of small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Often 12–18 years in managed care; wild longevity is poorly documented

ReptiliaEN

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Diet: Adults mainly herbivorous; juveniles more omnivorous
Wild lifespan: Likely 60–80 years or more

ReptiliaLC

Green Tree Python

Morelia viridis

Diet: Arboreal ambush predator of small warm-blooded vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Wild lifespan estimated near 15 years; managed individuals may exceed 20 years

InsectaAnimal group

Ground Beetle

Carabidae

Diet: Mostly predatory or omnivorous; many species also destroy weed seeds
Wild lifespan: Adults of some species live 1–4 years; family-wide variation is large

ReptiliaLC

Habu Snake

Protobothrops flavoviridis

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: No dependable species-wide estimate

MammaliaLC

Hamadryas Baboon

Papio hamadryas

Diet: Omnivore with a predominantly plant-based diet
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity can reach several decades; exact averages vary

MammaliaLC

Himalayan Field Mouse

Apodemus pallipes

Diet: Opportunistic omnivore, with species-specific diet details poorly documented
Wild lifespan: No robust wild longevity estimate located

MammaliaNT

Himalayan Tahr

Hemitragus jemlahicus

Diet: Herbivore: grazer and browser
Wild lifespan: Often about 10–15 years where survival conditions permit

MammaliaLC

Honey Badger

Mellivora capensis

Diet: Opportunistic omnivore dominated by animal prey
Wild lifespan: Likely 7–10 years in the wild; more than 20 years recorded in managed care

ActinopterygiiLC

Humpback Anglerfish

Melanocetus johnsonii

Diet: Deep-sea carnivore
Wild lifespan: Unknown

MammaliaLC

Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Diet: Carnivore and filter feeder
Wild lifespan: Commonly estimated at 45–80 years

ReptiliaLC

Indian Cobra

Naja naja

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: No dependable species-wide estimate

ReptiliaNT

Indian Python

Python molurus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often estimated at more than 20 years, but wild data are limited

AvesNE

Indian Runner Duck

Anas platyrhynchos domesticus

Diet: Omnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 8–12 years with good care

ReptiliaVU

Indian Star Tortoise

Geochelone elegans

Diet: Mostly herbivorous
Wild lifespan: Long-lived, but dependable wild lifespan estimates are limited

MalacostracaAnimal group

Isopod

Isopoda

Diet: Detritivores, scavengers, grazers, predators or parasites depending on lineage
Wild lifespan: Depends on the individual species and environment

AvesAnimal group

Jacana

Jacanidae

Diet: Mostly aquatic invertebrates plus seeds and plant material
Wild lifespan: Species-specific; no reliable family-wide figure

InsectaNE

Japanese Beetle

Popillia japonica

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Usually one generation per year; adults live several weeks

ReptiliaLC

Japanese Rat Snake

Elaphe climacophora

Diet: Carnivorous constrictor of small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Often 10–15 years in the wild; managed individuals may exceed 20 years

ReptiliaLC

Javan Flying Dragon

Draco volans

Diet: Insectivore; mainly small ants and termites
Wild lifespan: Not reliably established

Multiple medusozoan classesAnimal group

Jellyfish

Medusozoa

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: From weeks to several years, depending on species and life stage

ArachnidaNE

Joro Spider

Trichonephila clavata

Diet: Insectivore
Wild lifespan: One annual generation; adults die after the autumn breeding season in the documented U.S. range

ReptiliaAnimal group

Keelback

Rhabdophis

Diet: Carnivore, often specializing on amphibians
Wild lifespan: Not reliably quantified across the genus

MammaliaDD

Killer Whale

Orcinus orca

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Females may live 50–80 years or more; males often 30–60 years

ReptiliaVU

King Cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

Diet: Carnivore specialized on snakes
Wild lifespan: Possibly 15–20 years in the wild

ReptiliaEN

Komodo Dragon

Varanus komodoensis

Diet: Carnivore and scavenger
Wild lifespan: Often estimated at 20–30 years

InsectaAnimal group

Ladybug

Coccinellidae

Diet: Mostly predatory as a family, with fungal-feeding and plant-feeding exceptions
Wild lifespan: From months to more than a year depending on species and climate

ReptiliaVU

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Dermochelys coriacea

Diet: Carnivore specialized on gelatinous prey
Wild lifespan: Uncertain; likely several decades

ReptiliaLC

Leopard Gecko

Eublepharis macularius

Diet: Insectivore
Wild lifespan: Often 10–20 years in managed care

MammaliaAnimal group

Lynx

Diet: Obligate carnivore
Wild lifespan: Species-specific; often roughly 7–15 years for surviving adults

MammaliaNT

Markhor

Capra falconeri

Diet: Herbivore and ruminant
Wild lifespan: Commonly about 11–13 years in the wild

MammaliaLC

Moose

Alces alces

Diet: Herbivore and browser
Wild lifespan: Commonly 10–15 years in the wild; some exceed 20

ActinopterygiiAnimal group

Moray Eel

Muraenidae

Diet: Carnivorous family including fish, crustacean and mollusk specialists
Wild lifespan: Species-specific and incompletely documented; some large morays live for decades

MammaliaLC

Narwhal

Monodon monoceros

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: At least 25 years and potentially 50 or more

ReptiliaLC

Nose-Horned Viper

Vipera ammodytes

Diet: Carnivore and sit-and-wait predator
Wild lifespan: Often estimated around 10–15 years in the wild

ActinopterygiiLC

Ocellaris Clownfish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Diet: Omnivore feeding on plankton, small invertebrates and algae
Wild lifespan: Often 6–10 years, with longer lives possible in well-managed aquariums

ReptiliaVU

Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

Lepidochelys olivacea

Diet: Omnivorous marine forager with a strong invertebrate component
Wild lifespan: Unknown; commonly estimated at 30–50 years or more

MammaliaDD

Orca (Killer Whale)

Orcinus orca

Diet: Carnivore and apex marine predator
Wild lifespan: Females often 50–80 years and can reach about 90; males often 30–60 years

MammaliaAnimal group

Pangolin

Manidae

Diet: Specialized insectivore focused on ants and termites
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity is poorly known; managed-care records cannot be generalized to all species

AvesLC

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 8–15 years in the wild

MammaliaVU

Polar Bear

Ursus maritimus

Diet: Marine carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 15–25 years in the wild

MammaliaLC

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Diet: Omnivore
Wild lifespan: Often only a few years in the wild; exceptional wild individuals can live much longer

ActinopterygiiLC

Red Lionfish

Pterois volitans

Diet: Generalist carnivorous predator
Wild lifespan: Up to about 10 years reported in the wild

MammaliaEN

Red Panda

Ailurus fulgens

Diet: Bamboo specialist with an opportunistic omnivorous diet
Wild lifespan: Commonly 8–10 years in the wild; individuals in managed care can exceed 20 years

ReptiliaLC

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

InsectaAnimal group

Rhinoceros Beetle

Dynastinae

Diet: Species-dependent herbivore, sap feeder or decomposer
Wild lifespan: From months to several years including the larval period, depending on species

ReptiliaLC

Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often estimated at 60–70 years

MammaliaEN

Sea Otter

Enhydra lutris

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Females may live 15–20 years; males often 10–15 years

ReptiliaAnimal group

Sea Turtle

Chelonioidea

Diet: Species-specific diets range from seagrass and algae to jellyfish, sponges and shellfish
Wild lifespan: Often several decades; reliable maximums differ by species and are difficult to measure

ReptiliaAnimal group

Skink

Scincidae

Diet: Mostly insectivorous or omnivorous; some species are herbivorous
Wild lifespan: Species-specific; no valid family-wide lifespan

MammaliaVU

Sloth Bear

Melursus ursinus

Diet: Omnivore specializing on ants and termites
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity uncertain; managed individuals can live 25–30 years or more

ReptiliaAnimal group

Snake

Serpentes

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 5–30 years; some large species exceed 30 years

AvesVU

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often at least 10 years in the wild

MammaliaVU

Sperm Whale

Physeter macrocephalus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: At least 60 years and possibly longer

MammaliaNE

Sugar Glider

Petaurus breviceps

Diet: Omnivorous: plant exudates, nectar, pollen, insects, and other small animal food
Wild lifespan: Population-specific; published captive figures should not be substituted for wild survival

ReptiliaVU

Sulcata Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata

Diet: High-fiber herbivore
Wild lifespan: Often several decades and potentially around a century; exact wild maximum is uncertain

MammaliaVU

Sun Bear

Helarctos malayanus

Diet: Opportunistic omnivore
Wild lifespan: Wild lifespan poorly known; often 20–25 years in managed care

ReptiliaAnimal group

Turtle

Testudines

Diet: Herbivore, omnivore or carnivore depending on species
Wild lifespan: Commonly decades; some large tortoises can exceed 100 years

AvesLC

Ural Owl

Strix uralensis

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Wild birds may survive around a decade or longer, but annual survival varies with prey and hazards

CephalopodaNE

Vampire Squid

Vampyroteuthis infernalis

Diet: Detritivore and opportunistic suspension feeder
Wild lifespan: Exact wild lifespan is unknown but appears much longer than the one-to-two-year lives of many shallow-water cephalopods

MammaliaVU

Walrus

Odobenus rosmarus

Diet: Benthic carnivore specializing on clams and other seafloor invertebrates
Wild lifespan: Commonly 30–40 years

ChondrichthyesEN

Whale Shark

Rhincodon typus

Diet: Filter-feeding carnivore
Wild lifespan: Estimated at many decades, possibly 80 years or more; exact longevity remains uncertain

MammaliaAnimal group

White Tiger

Panthera tigris

Diet: Obligate carnivore
Wild lifespan: About 10–15 years in managed care

MammaliaLC

Wild Boar

Sus scrofa

Diet: Omnivore
Wild lifespan: Commonly less than 10 years in hunted wild populations; individuals can live longer

MammaliaLC

Wolverine

Gulo gulo

Diet: Opportunistic carnivore and scavenger
Wild lifespan: Often about 7–12 years in the wild; some survive 15 years or more

ActinopterygiiLC

Yellow Tang

Zebrasoma flavescens

Diet: Primarily herbivorous reef grazer
Wild lifespan: Up to roughly 41 years estimated in Hawaiian studies

ReptiliaLC

Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake

Hydrophis platurus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Not well established in the wild

AvesLC

Zebra Dove

Geopelia striata

Diet: Mainly granivorous ground forager
Wild lifespan: Often several years in the wild; longer records occur under protected care

ChondrichthyesEN

Zebra Shark

Stegostoma tigrinum

Diet: Nocturnal carnivore specializing in bottom-dwelling invertebrates
Wild lifespan: Often estimated at 25–30 years, with precise wild longevity still uncertain