The animal kingdom includes a fascinating selection of animals that start with Q, ranging from rare mammals to exotic birds and marine creatures. The Quokka, known as the “happiest animal on Earth,” and the Quoll, a carnivorous marsupial, are among the most unique mammals. Birds such as the Quail and Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing Butterfly showcase remarkable beauty, while marine species like the Queen Angelfish and Queen Triggerfish thrive in ocean waters. This extended list of animals that start with Q highlights the diversity of nature across different habitats. 🌍✨
🌿 Animals That Start with Q 🌿
🐾 Mammals
Quokka
Quoll (Eastern, Northern, Western, Tiger Quoll)
Quebec Lemming
Qinling Panda (Subspecies of Giant Panda)
Queensland Tube-Nosed Bat
Quagga (Extinct Zebra-Like Mammal)
Queen Mole Rat
Quinquestriated Squirrel
Quince Monitor (Lizard-Mammal Hybrid Misidentified)
Queensland Bandicoot
Quirky Dusky Leaf Monkey
🦜 Birds
Quail (Japanese, California, Mountain, Coturnix)
Queen Victoria’s Riflebird
Queensland Kingfisher
Quaker Parrot (Monk Parakeet)
Queensland Honeyeater
Queen Whydah
Quillback Grebe (Rare Waterbird)
Quetzal (Resplendent Quetzal, Golden-Headed Quetzal)
Quail-Plover
Quail-Dove (Ruddy, Bridled, Key West)
Queen Alexandra’s Parrot
Queensland Pigeon
Quirky Woodpecker
🦎 Reptiles & Amphibians
Queensland Tree Frog
Quince Monitor (Misidentified Lizard)
Queretaran Dusky Rattlesnake
Quail Snake
Queensland Water Skink
Queen Snake
Queensland Freshwater Crocodile
Quinquestriated Gecko
Quirky Coral Snake
Quetzal Salamander
🐠 Fish
Queen Angelfish
Queen Parrotfish
Queen Snapper
Queen Triggerfish
Queensland Grouper
Quillback Rockfish
Queensland Lungfish
Quirky Goby
Quillfin Blenny
Queen Wrasse
Queensland Dartfish
🦋 Insects & Arachnids
Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing Butterfly (Largest Butterfly in the World)
Queen Carpenter Ant
Queen Termite
Queen Leafcutter Ant
Queen Honeybee
Queensland Blue Tiger Butterfly
Queen Emerald Dragonfly
Queen Orb-Weaver Spider
Queen Tarantula
Quirky Jumping Spider
🦀 Other Invertebrates
Queen Conch (Large Marine Snail)
Queen Scallop
Queensland Jellyfish
Queen Sea Slug
Queen Starfish
Queen Urchin
Quirky Flatworm