Read below for information on 47 different animals that start with the letter P, from pademelon to pygmy marmoset. The most popular animal that starts with the letter P is the panther, which is not actually a species in of itself, but a common name for members of the big cat family that includes leopards and jaguars. The least popular P animal is the pool frog, the least common amphibian in the United Kingdom. Interesting facts about letter P name animals include:
- Puffer fish are the second most poisonous animal in the world
- Platypuses are so unique looking the first specimen seen in Europe was believed to be fake
- At 6-12 feet, pelicans have one of the largest wingspans of any bird
Popular Animals starting with P
Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!
Pointer
An independent, loyal and high energy breed!
Animals that Start with P
We’ve broken down all of our animals into family groups. You’ll find mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and other invertebrates below!
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- Other Invertebrates that Start with P
Mammals that Start with P
Pademelon
Inhabits the jungles of the far east!
Pangolin
Bad eyesight, but great sense of smell
Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!
Patas Monkey
The fastest species of primate in the world!
Peekapoo
Peekapoos were first bred in the 1950’s, making them one of the first designer dog breeds.
Pekingese
Thought to be over 2,000 years old!
Pere Davids Deer
Has webbing between its toes, aiding in swimming!
Persian
Thought to have originated in the Middle East!
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
A small dog with a big, lively personality.
Pheasant
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!
Pied Tamarin
Only found in one area of Brazil!
Pig
Thought to have been domesticated in 9,000 BC!
Pika
Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas
Pink Fairy Armadillo
The smallest known species of Armadillo
Platypus
One of the only mammals to lay eggs!
Pointer
An independent, loyal and high energy breed!
Polar Bear
Could be extinct within the next 30 years!
Pomapoo
Pomapoos like companionship and do not like being alone. They may do better in a home with other dogs.
Pomeranian
The ancestors of the Pomeranian were sled dogs.
Poodle
Intelligent, alert and active!
Porcupine
There are 30 different species worldwide!
Porpoise
Surprisingly, not a dolphin!
Possum
There are 69 species on the Australian continent!
Proboscis Monkey
Natively found on the island of Borneo!
Pug
Fun and sociable, yet stubborn!
Puma
Has longer back legs than front legs!
Pygmy Hippopotamus
Spends more time on land than in water!
Pygmy Marmoset
The smallest species of monkey in the world!
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Birds that Start with P
Parrot
Can live for up to 100 years!
Peacock
Most commonly found on the Indian mainland!
Pelican
Can have a wingspan of up to 3 meters!
Penguin
Spends 75% of it's time hunting for food!
Peregrine Falcon
Fastest animal on Earth
Pigeon
They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.
Pileated Woodpecker
Pairs establish territories and remain all year
Puffin
Can remain in the water for up to 2 minutes!
Purple Finch
The intensity of the plumage can change based on what the bird eats
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Fish that Start with P
Paddlefish
Paddlefish have existed since the Cretaceous Period
Pike Fish
Apex freshwater predators with fearsome teeth!
Piranha
Generally found in fast-flowing streams!
Pufferfish
The second most poisonous creature in the world!
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Reptiles that Start with P
No animals found.
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Amphibians that Start with P
Poison Dart Frog
Inhabits the jungles of Central and South America!
Pool Frog
The rarest amphibian in the UK!
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Insects that Start with P
Pond Skater
There are 500 different species!
Purple Emperor Butterfly
Inhabits deciduous forests!
Puss Moth
Caterpillars squirt formic acid!
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Other Invertebrates that Start with P
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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with P
- Paddlefish
- Pademelon
- Pangolin
- Panther
- Parrot
- Patas Monkey
- Peacock
- Peekapoo
- Pekingese
- Pelican
- Penguin
- Pere Davids Deer
- Peregrine Falcon
- Persian
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
- Pheasant
- Pied Tamarin
- Pig
- Pigeon
- Pika
- Pike Fish
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Pink Fairy Armadillo
- Piranha
- Platypus
- Pointer
- Poison Dart Frog
- Polar Bear
- Pomapoo
- Pomeranian
- Pond Skater
- Poodle
- Pool Frog
- Porcupine
- Porpoise
- Possum
- Prawn
- Proboscis Monkey
- Pufferfish
- Puffin
- Pug
- Puma
- Purple Emperor Butterfly
- Purple Finch
- Puss Moth
- Pygmy Hippopotamus
- Pygmy Marmoset
Newest Animals that Start with the Letter P
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter P.
Peekapoo
Peekapoos were first bred in the 1950’s, making them one of the first designer dog breeds.
Pomeranian
The ancestors of the Pomeranian were sled dogs.
Pomapoo
Pomapoos like companionship and do not like being alone. They may do better in a home with other dogs.
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