This list includes 2 Farm Animals that start with Z that start with Z, from “Zander” to “Zebu”. It spans a freshwater aquaculture species and a domesticated humped cattle, both farmed for food and work.
Farm Animals that start with Z are species kept on farms for food, fiber, or labor. The zebu has shaped South Asian agriculture for millennia, and zander is farmed in parts of Europe.
Below you’ll find the table with common name, scientific name (binomial), taxonomic order, and typical habitat (production system).
Common name: This gives the familiar name so you can quickly identify the animal in field guides or farm lists.
Scientific name (binomial): Provides the Latin binomial so you can confirm the exact species beyond local or breed names.
Taxonomic order: Shows the broader biological group, helping you understand related animals and compare production traits.
Typical habitat (production system): Describes common farm settings where the species is raised, so you can judge suitability for your operation.
Farm Animals that start with Z
| Name | Scientific name | Taxonomic order | Typical habitat/production system |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebu | Bos indicus | Artiodactyla | Pasture, smallholder, commercial farm |
| Zander | Sander lucioperca | Perciformes | Pond, recirculating aquaculture, commercial fish farms |
Descriptions
Zebu
Humped cattle kept for meat, milk and draft power across South Asia, Africa and Latin America; prized for heat tolerance and disease resistance in smallholder and commercial systems.
Zander
Freshwater fish farmed in parts of Europe for firm white flesh; raised in ponds and RAS for table markets and regional aquaculture production.
