ANIMALS THAT START WITH X

From animals you know to those you never knew existed; discover a variety of animals that begin with the letter X. Without further ado, let’s get started!

Xantus’s Hummingbird

The Xantus’s hummingbird is a rare bird exclusive to Baja California, Mexico. They are mainly green-colored birds with black cheeks.

Xanthippe’s Shrew

Xanthippe’s shrew is a mole that bears semblance to a rodent. It is native to Eastern Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania in particular.

Xantic Sargo

The Xantic Sargo is an intriguing fish also known as the California Sargo. They are endemic to the Pacific Ocean. An omnivore in all ramifications, it feeds on kelp, seagrass and seaweed.

Xantus Leaf-toed Gecko

Another animal that starts with X is the Leaf-toed Gecko. It is commonly found in California and some parts of North West Mexico. It loves areas where shrublands are abundant.

Xantus Murrelet

The Xantus Murrelet is a bird species that inhabits the Pacific Ocean from the currents of California to Mexico. They are also known as the Guadalupe Murrelet.

Xingu Corydoras

A spectacular fish that inhabits the waters of the Brazilian Xingu River. The Xingu Corydoras is one for the books. They are also omnivores that feed on both plants and animals.

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