Binomial Index

Animals by Scientific Name

Explore wildlife cataloged by their formal Latin binomial taxonomy. Ideal for researchers, students, and zoology enthusiasts.

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

ReptiliaVU

Aldabra Giant Tortoise

Aldabrachelys gigantea

Diet: Primarily herbivorous grazer and browser
Wild lifespan: Commonly more than 100 years and potentially around 150 years

ReptiliaAnimal group

Alligator

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Varies by species

ReptiliaLC

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Diet: Carnivore and opportunistic predator
Wild lifespan: Often 30–50 years in the wild

AmphibiaCR

Axolotl

Ambystoma mexicanum

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Poorly documented in the remnant wild population

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

AmphibiaLC

American Toad

Anaxyrus americanus

Diet: Insectivore
Wild lifespan: Often several years in the wild; exceptional individuals live longer

AvesLC

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Diet: Primarily piscivorous wetland predator
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity record exceeds 12 years

ActinopterygiiNE

Alligator Gar

Atractosteus spatula

Diet: Large opportunistic piscivore and scavenger
Wild lifespan: Females can exceed 90 years; males generally live fewer decades

ReptiliaLC

Bismarck Ringed Python

Bothrochilus boa

Diet: Ground-level ambush predator of small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Managed individuals may live 15–20 years; wild longevity is uncertain

MammaliaNE

Bactrian Camel

Camelus bactrianus

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

MammaliaLC

Alpine Ibex

Capra ibex

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Often 10–15 years in the wild; females may live longer than males

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

ReptiliaLC

Arizona Black Rattlesnake

Crotalus cerberus

Diet: Venomous ambush predator
Wild lifespan: Potentially two decades or more in the wild; exact maximum is uncertain

ReptiliaCR

Aruba Island Rattlesnake

Crotalus unicolor

Diet: Ambush predator of small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity is uncertain; managed rattlesnakes may live well over a decade

ReptiliaLC

Black Mamba

Dendroaspis polylepis

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Possibly 10–15 years in the wild

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

AvesLC

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

Diet: Insectivore and aerial predator
Wild lifespan: Often much shorter, but the banding record exceeds 12 years

MammaliaCR

African Wild Ass

Equus africanus

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Often 20 years or more under favorable conditions

AvesLC

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Diet: Carnivore and opportunistic scavenger
Wild lifespan: Often 20–30 years in the wild

ReptiliaLC

African Fat-Tailed Gecko

Hemitheconyx caudicinctus

Diet: Insectivore
Wild lifespan: Often 10–15 years in responsible captive care; wild longevity is poorly measured

MammaliaEN

Amazon River Dolphin

Inia geoffrensis

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity is uncertain; estimates commonly extend into the third decade

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

AmphibiaLC

American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus

Diet: Carnivore as an adult; tadpoles graze algae and organic material
Wild lifespan: Often about 7–9 years

MammaliaEN

African Bush Elephant

Loxodonta africana

Diet: Herbivore; grazes and browses
Wild lifespan: Several decades; some approach 60–70 years

MammaliaEN

African Wild Dog

Lycaon pictus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often about 10–11 years in the wild

MammaliaLC

Alpine Marmot

Marmota marmota

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Often 10–15 years; exceptional individuals live longer

ReptiliaLC

Black Caiman

Melanosuchus niger

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Several decades; precise maximum in the wild is uncertain

ReptiliaLC

Arizona Coral Snake

Micruroides euryxanthus

Diet: Specialized predator of small reptiles and snakes
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity is poorly documented; likely several years or more

MammaliaLC

American Mink

Neogale vison

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 3–4 years in the wild; longer records occur

ReptiliaNT

Armadillo Girdled Lizard

Ouroborus cataphractus

Diet: Specialized insectivore
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity is poorly quantified; cordylids can be long-lived for their size

MammaliaLC

Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Often 10–15 years for females; males commonly live fewer years

MammaliaVU

African Lion

Panthera leo

Diet: Obligate carnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 10–16 years; males commonly shorter-lived

MammaliaCR

Amur Leopard

Panthera pardus orientalis

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Up to about 12 years

MammaliaEN

Bengal Tiger

Panthera tigris tigris

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

ReptiliaLC

Baird's Rat Snake

Pantherophis bairdi

Diet: Constricting predator of small vertebrates
Wild lifespan: Wild lifespan is uncertain; managed rat snakes may live 15–20 years or more

ReptiliaLC

Black Rat Snake

Pantherophis obsoletus

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

AvesLC

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Diet: Primarily small fish, with other aquatic prey taken opportunistically
Wild lifespan: Can live more than 20 years; the oldest banded bird exceeded 23 years

ReptiliaLC

Bearded Dragon

Pogona vitticeps

Diet: Omnivore
Wild lifespan: Often 5–8 years in the wild and 10–15 years with excellent captive care

MammaliaLC

Aardwolf

Proteles cristata

Diet: Obligate insectivore specialized on termites
Wild lifespan: Wild average is poorly measured; captive individuals have approached 20 years