There are a total of 1,033 Common Animals compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes widely used common names for single species and well-known groups, each with verified scientific names and reliable source records.
Common Animals are species and familiar groups people encounter across homes, farms, cities, and wild landscapes. They range from insects and fish to birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. These entries use widely accepted common names found in field guides, educational resources, and conservation lists. They support learning, basic identification, conservation awareness, and classroom activities.
Interesting and little-known facts about Common Animals:
– Scientists have described more than 1.5 million animal species, while commonly used names cover only a small, well-known subset.
– Insects make up over 60% of described animal species, yet relatively few insect common names appear in everyday lists.
– FishBase catalogs about 34,000 fish species, serving as a major source for common fish names and distribution data.
– The IUCN Red List assesses over 150,000 species, showing how common names connect to conservation status and threats.
– Some animals, like the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), have achieved near-global distribution through human activity.
The A–Z index organizes entries by initial letter and leads to separate lists for each letter. Each list shows four data columns: common name, scientific name, order, and habitat/distribution (brief).
