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Animals are classified from largest to smallest in the order: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. The animal kingdom contains all animals, and the phylum is further divided into phylums such as Chordata (vertebrates) and Arthropoda (insects, crabs). The class includes mammals, birds, etc., and the order is Primates and Carnivora.

Animals by Scientific Class Names

The scientific names of animals are named and classified using the binomial nomenclature system of biology. This system is based on a series of hierarchical structures, from the broadest to the most specific, including kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. The following is the general structure of the scientific names of animals:

ClassnameExample
KingdomAnimaliaHomo sapiens、Canis lupus familiaris
PhylumChordataBalaenoptera musculus、Aves
ClassMammaliaPanthera tigris、whale
OrderPrimatesGorilla gorilla、Macaca mulatta
FamilyHominidaeHomo sapiens、Gorilla
GenusHomoHomo sapiens、Homo neanderthalensis
SpeciesHomo sapiensModern humans only

This classification method helps biologists clearly understand and study the relationship between species, and promotes various biological studies.

Fiordland penguin

Fiordland penguin

Eudyptes pachyrhynchus

I. Species OverviewThe yellow-browed penguin, a member of the genus Eudyptes···

African Forest Elephant

African Forest Elephant

Loxodonta cyclotis

I. Physical CharacteristicsAfrican forest elephants are smaller and more com···

Pseudois schaeferi

Pseudois schaeferi

Dwarf blue sheep

The blue sheep inhabits steep rocky slopes at an altitude of 2,700 to 3,200 ···

Peafowl

Peafowl

Pavo, Yue bird, Nanke, Kongjue, Kong bird

In zoological classification, peacocks belong to the class Aves, order Galli···

Biue-Winged Pitta

Biue-Winged Pitta

Pitta nympha,Fairy Pitta

Fairy Pitta (scientific name: Pitta nympha), also known as Pitta, is a speci···

Tapirus

Tapirus

Tapir is the name of the genus Tapir (scientific name: Tapirus), a genus of ···

Cockatiels

Cockatiels

IntroductionCockatiels are one of the most popular pet birds out there, and ···

Membracidae

Membracidae

thorn bugs,Treehoppers,Tree lice, stinging lice, stinging insects

Membracidae are members of the family Membracidae, in the order Homoptera, c···

African savanna elephant

African savanna elephant

Loxodonta africana

The name of the African elephant was given by Baron George Couvier (Johann F···

leopard cat

leopard cat

Prionailurus bengalensis,Civet cat, raccoon, copper coin cat, stone tiger, raccoon, mountain raccoon, wild cat, money cat

Ocelots are small, beautiful wild cats, named after their leopard-like patte···

Capybara

Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris,Paraguayan capybara, Uruguayan capybara

Cetacea LC

水豚这种动物我们虽然不常见,但是水豚的长相很可爱,而且对人类很友好,水豚喜欢···

Indian Rhinoceros

Indian Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros unicornis

Indian rhinoceros (greater one‑horned rhino, Rhinoceros unicornis) ranges a···

Javan Rhinoceros

Javan Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros sondaicus

Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is among the rarest large mammals on···

Sumatran Elephant

Sumatran Elephant

Elephas maximus sumatranus

Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) is the smallest living Asian ···

Scimitar-horned Oryx

Scimitar-horned Oryx

Oryx dammah

Scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah) is a Sahel–Sahara antelope once widespre···

Black Rhinoceros

Black Rhinoceros

Diceros bicornis

The black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), scientifically known as the black r···

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)

Table of ContentsPhysical CharacteristicsHabitat and EnvironmentBehavior, Li···

red river hog (Potamochoerus porcus)

red river hog (Potamochoerus porcus)

Mammal LC

Table of ContentsPhysical CharacteristicsHabitat and EnvironmentBehavior, Li···

Pelicans

Pelicans

Table of ContentsPhysical CharacteristicsHabitat and EnvironmentBehavior, Li···

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Ardea herodias

Species Scientific ClassificationThe Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is cl···

coatimundi

coatimundi

coati,quash

When it comes to animals with unique personalities and quirky looks, the coa···

Wolverine

Wolverine

Gulo gulo,carcajou , quickhatch

When it comes to fierce and resilient animals, the wolverine tops the list. ···

Fratercula cirrhata(Tufted puffin)

Fratercula cirrhata(Tufted puffin)

tufted puffin,Toporok,Fratercula cirrhata,crested puffin

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Tufted PuffinsPhysical FeaturesSize and Wei···

Liger

Liger

Ligers are one of the most fascinating hybrid animals, combining the majesty···

Koi Fish

Koi Fish

Table of Contents:Introduction to Koi FishWhat is a Koi Fish?Koi Fish Symbol···

Jackal

Jackal

Jackals, though often overlooked in the animal kingdom, are highly adaptable···

jaguar

jaguar

Panthera onca

If you’ve ever heard the word "Jaguar," your mind may immediately···

Harpy Eagle

Harpy Eagle

Raptor NT

When you think of powerful, majestic creatures of the sky, the harpy eagle c···

woolly mammoth

woolly mammoth

Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Woolly Mammoth’s LegacyWhat is a Woolly ···

Cyclopterus

Cyclopterus

Lumpsucker

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)1. What is a lumpsucker?A lumpsucker, scien···