Animal names starting with J-Facts & More

The letter J is one of the most popular letters in the English alphabet, so it’s no surprise that there are so many animal names starting with J.

From the majestic Jaguar to the adorable Jackrabbit, there’s an animal out there for everyone whose name starts with J.

Check out some of the most interesting and fun facts about these animals along with their names.

Endangered Animal Names Starting with J

• Jaguar
• Javan Rhino

Wild Animal Names Starting with J

• Jackal
• Jackrabbit
• Jaguarundi Cat
• Japanese Macaque
• Japanese Squirrel
• Jerboa

Domestic Animals

• Jack Russell (Dog Breed)
• Jackabee (Dog Breed)
• Japanese Chin (Dog Breed)
• Japanese Spitz (Dog Breed)
• Javanese (Cat Breed)
• Junglefowl

Freshwater Animal Names Starting with J

• Jonah Crab

Sea Creatures with J

• Jellyfish

Birds Names Starting with J

• Jacana
• Jackdaw
• Java sparrow

Amphibians with J

• Jabiru toadlet
• Jamaican Laughing Frog
• Japanese Black Salamander
• Japanese Fire-bellied Newt
• Javelin Frog
• Jeweled Toad

Reptiles with J

• Jackson’s Chameleon
• Jamaican Boa
• Japanese rat snake

Insects with J

• Japanese Beetle
• Joro Spider
• Jumping Spider

Amazing Facts

• Jaguar – The jaguar is a large cat found in Central and South America. Jaguars are the only member of the Panthera genus to be found outside of Asia.

• Javan rhinoceros – The Javan rhinoceros is one of the most endangered animals in the world. There are only an estimated 60-70 individuals remaining in the wild.

• Japanese macaque – The Japanese macaque, also known as the snow monkey, is a species of primate found only in Japan. Macaques are social animals and live in troops of up to several hundred individuals.

• Java sparrow – The Java sparrow is a small bird native to Indonesia. Java sparrows are kept as pets in many parts of the world and are known for their chirping song.

• Jellyfish – Jellyfish are marine creatures that come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Jellyfish are found in all oceans of the world and some species can even live in freshwater, but majorly they are marine.

Animal Names Starting with J

Male Names

• Jack
• Jax
• Jackson
• Jasper
• Joey
• Jay
• James
• Jim

Female Names

• June
• Joy
• Jodie
• Jo
• Julia
• Jamie
• Juliette
• Julie

So these were a few facts and names of animals starting with J. You can also check out the complete list of A-Z of animals to get more ideas about the animals of the world.