Animals that start with P

There are about 86 different animals whose names start with the letter “P.” These letters help people compare various other species. In this blog post, will discuss exciting facts and information about these animals, including Pangolin, Painted turtle, Panther, etc. Some of them are as listed below:

List of Animals that start with P

1. Pony
2. Pig
3. Prawn
4. Python
5. Parrot
6. Pigeon
7. Panther
8. Pheasant
9. Penguin
10. Proboscis monkey

Pony

 These animal species have the scientific name Equus ferus caballus. They are short-bodied animals with broad foreheads, wide barrels, and shorter legs. The Ponies are considered good riding horses for children because of their excellent patience and docile nature. In addition to this, the dense bones, round shapes, and well-sprung ribs help differentiate their phenotype. They are stronger animal species than normal-sized horses. 

Phylum	Chordata
Habitat	Harsh areas such as fields and moors
Size	58 inches
Weight	400kg
Diet	Mineral salt block, grain, hay, grass
Lifespan	25 to 30 years

Pig

The pigs with the scientific name Sus scrofa domesticus are short-legged and stout-bodied animals. These animal species have thick skin with a coating of short bristles on them. However, two non-functional and two functional digits are also present on their bodies. They are also called swine or hogs. They fight and dig with the help of sharp-edged tusks. The female pigs are called sows, while male ones are called boars. They live up to 15 to 20 years. 

Order	Artiodactyla
Habitat	Temperate forests, scrublands, rainforest, savannas, grasslands, and wetlands
Size	75 to 92cm
Weight	60 to 100kg
Diet	Sorghum, wheat, soybeans, corn
Predators	Dingos, golden eagles, coyotes, bobcats,  mountain lions, alligators

Prawn

These animal species have the scientific name dendrobranchiata. They are grey, white, pink, or black-colored. The Prawns have two parts one is posterior, and the other is anterior. Their abdomens contain six different segments with appendages present on the ventral surface. There are present thirteen different types of these aquatic crustaceans. Furthermore, they can change their colors depending on the location.  

Phylum	Arthropoda
Habitat	Lakes, oceans, coral crevices, rivers
Size	4 to 8cm
Diet	Plankton, algae, tiny fish
Lifespan	1 to 3 years
Predators	Squids, fishes, humans

Python

The Pythons with the scientific name Pythonidae have triangular-shaped heads. Two rows of teeth in their lower jaw and four rows of sharp, backward teeth are also present. They use these rows of teeth to obtain, hold and move prey back into the esophagus. An interesting fact about these animal species is that they can only move 1.6 km per hour on bare ground. They appear to travel in a straight line because of their heavy bodies. This type of movement is called rectilinear progression. 

Phylum	Chordate
Habitat	Shrub lands, hills, deserts, swamps, rocky outcrops, woodlands, savannas, grasslands, rainforest
Size	3 to 6 feet
Weight	200 pounds
Lifespan	30 years (Ball python)
Predators	Hyenas, wild dogs, birds

Parrot

The parrots have the scientific name Psittaciformes. They come in the category of those animals whose names start with “P.” These intelligent birds have enormous brains that help them learn anything quickly. In addition to this, these animal species are not considered mammals. They are sometimes known as Psittacines or hookbills due to curved beaks. Famous parrots are lovebirds, Amazons, cockatoos, African greys, etc. 

Phylum	Chordate
Habitat	The Southern hemisphere, Central and South America, Australia, Northern Mexico
Size	3.5 to 40 inches
Weight	2.25 to 60 ounces
Diet	Seeds, pellets, fruits, fresh vegetables
Lifespan	Up to 80 years

Pigeon

These animal species with the scientific name Columbidae come in various sizes, shapes, and colors. The small-sized pigeons are called doves. They appear to have tiny beaks, rings of skin surrounding the eyes, and tiny heads. The feet of domestic ones, such as white ice pigeons, contain feathers. An interesting fact about these birds is that they can fly up to approximately 1300 miles. They are considered the smallest animals of the world due to infrasound adaptations.

Phylum	Chordate
Habitat	Arboreal forests, swamp forests, temperate deciduous forests, rainforests
Size	32 to 37cm
Wingspan	64 to 72cm
Weight	30 to 2000 grams
Predators	Owls, red-tailed hawks, snakes, foxes

Panther

The panthers have the scientific name Panthera. Their appearance depends upon various factors such as life stage of animals and incident light angle. These animal species contain emerald eyes, dark brown or yellow-colored fur. Furthermore, they are very famous for living in trees and hunting. It means they use to hide among trees to sudden attack preys. They can live a long life, almost between 8 and 17 years. 

Phylum	Chordate
Habitat	Malaysia, Indonesia, Southern India, Nepal, Burma, Southwestern China, Southeast Asian tropical rainforests
Size	60 to 120cm
Weight	27 to 113kg
Diet	Fish, birds, rabbits, wild boar and hogs, deer
Predators	Hyenas, lions, humans

Pheasant 

The pheasants are listed in the category of those animal species whose names start with “P.” There is difference between the males and females’ appearance. Red-colored masking is present around the faces of male pheasants, also called roosters or cocks. They have bright green-colored feathers around their heads. The females contain plain bluff shading of brown-colored bodies. These animal species appear to use strong leg muscles to run away from predators.

Scientific name	Phasianus colchicus
Habitat	Grasslands, scrubs, farmlands, woodlands
Size	21 to 34 inches
Weight	Up to 2.5kg
Lifespan	Less than a year
Predators	Hawks, foxes, owls

Penguin

The penguins have the scientific name Spheniscidae. Their elongated bodies contain short necks, webbed feet, and large heads. They appear to have webbed-shaped, short and stiff tails. The below portion of their bodies is white-colored, while the backside is of black-colored. They spend most of their time in oceans and swim almost 15 miles per hour. Furthermore, these animal species have tightly-packed oily feathers and blubber layers. 

Phylum	Chordate
Habitat	Oceans, Coasts
Size	14 inches
Weight	2 to 88 pounds
Lifespan	6 to 20 years
Predators	No natural predators

Proboscis monkey 

They come in the list of the animals whose names start with “P.” These animal species with the scientific name of Nasalis larvatus have long tails. The male proboscis monkeys contain pendulous and long noses, while females have small noses. Their body is red-brown-colored with pale-colored underparts. However, their population is decreasing rapidly due to habitat destruction. They can live up to 20 years.

Phylum	Chordate
Habitat	Swamps, coastal mangroves, islands’ rivers, Borneo jungles
Size	56 to 72cm
Weight	22 pounds (females), 44 pounds (males)
Diet	Unripe fruits, seeds, leaves
Predators	Reticulated pythons, sun bears, clouded leopards, crocodilians

FAQ’s

Sometimes people get confused and raise some questions about the animal species whose names start with “P.” So, the answer to some of those questions are as given below;

What animals end with P?

The animals that end with P are the scalp, wasp, etc. 

Which animal has three letters in its name?

The animals with three letters in their names include cat, pig, rat, bat, etc.

Conclusion

A variety of animal species are present throughout the world, but those whose names start with “P” are described in this blog post. This blog post provides information that is enough to identify various animals. It will help ultimate help you.