Animals that Start with X: Amazing List of 11 Animals Starting with X • 7ESL

Below is an alphabetical list of animals that start with x. There are very few animals that start with this letter, so a few of them are referring to a group of animals. These animals come from all over the world, but that isn’t the only reason they’re unique and diverse. An interesting fact was included with each animal so that you can better understand those unique habits, traits, and so much more.

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Animals that Start with X

Names of Animals Starting with X

X-Ray Tetra
Xantic Sargo
Xantus’s Hummingbird
Xantus Murrelet
Xenarthra
Xenopoecilus
Xenops
Xerus
Xingu River Ray
Xolmis
Xoloitzcuintli

Animals that Start with X | Facts & Pictures

X-Ray Tetra

This fish has a transparent layer of skin that makes its backbone completely visible. Due to this layer of skin, this fish is also referred to as the Water Goldfinch and the Golden Pristella Tetra. Their biggest threat is water pollution. This fish is found in South America and can also tolerate brackish water.

Xantic Sargo

These fish have pharyngeal teeth that are located at the back of their throat. These teeth are used to chomp crustaceans, mollusks, and filter-feeding moss animals. The xantic sargo is a popular sport fish and is also commonly eaten.

Xantus’s Hummingbird

This mid-sized hummingbird is only found in Baja California, which is a state in the north-west of Mexico. Like all hummingbirds, they hover near flowers and use their long bill and extendable tongue to sip nectar. Their calls are very loud and deep.

Xantus Murrelet

A group of birds found in California, Canada, Mexico, and Washington. These small seabirds are threatened by predators introduced to their breeding colonies and by oil spills.

Xenarthra

A group of mammals consists of anteaters, sloths, and armadillos. Xenarthra means ‘strange joints’ which refers to the unique joints of these animals’ spinal cords. They are only found in the Americas. This group of mammals also have a very low metabolism.

Anteaters

Sloths

Armadillos

Xenopoecilus

These small fish are endemic to lakes in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The number of these fish has fallen due to pollution and the appearance of other fish coming into the lakes.

Xenops

These birds are found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. The most common place to find them is in tropical rainforests.

Xerus

A group of squirrels more commonly referred to as African ground squirrels. There are four species in this group of squirrels, all of which are burrowing animals. They live in a variety of different habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.

Xingu River Ray

This species of freshwater fish is endemic to the Xingu River in Brazil. They are also known as the White-blotched River Stingray or the Polka-dot Stingray. Their average litter consists of seven or eight pups.

Xolmis

South American birds are large flycatchers. They are commonly found in open habitats. These birds are black, grey, and white.

Xoloitzcuintli

This dog breed has been around for 3,000 years, originating back to Aztec times in ancient Mexico, making them the national dog of Mexico. The Aztecs considered these dogs very sacred and would use them for mystical healing abilities. These dogs come in different sizes, colors, and some are hairless while others have hair!

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Common Names of Animals that Start with X in English