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Skip to contentClick the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.Uppercase QQuailLowercase qquail More animals that start with the letter QQuetzalQuokkaQuokka fun facts &gt; Alphabetical list of animals that start with QA full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter Q for toddlers and preschool kids.QuailQueen SnakeQuelea (Red Billed)QuetzalQuokkaQuollWhich one should be the next Alphabetimal?Let us know on&nbsp;our facebook page.Letter Q video All animals A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAnimals that start with common phonics digraphsChPhShThWhAnimal facts for kidsAlligatorAnacondaAnteaterAntelopeBearCheetahChinchillaDogDolphinElephantFoxGiraffeHippoIguanaJaguarKoalaLeopardLionManateeMonkeyNewtOctopusPandaPenguinPlatypusQuokkaRhinoSharkSnakeT.Animals that start with Q include mammals such as the quokka and quoll; birds such as quails, quetzals and quelea; fish such as the queen angelfish and Queensland lungfish; invertebrates such as the quahog and Queen Alexandra’s birdwing butterfly; and extinct species such as the quagga and Queen of Sheba’s Gazelle.On this page is a list including these and many other interesting animals beginning with Q, together with pictures and facts on each species.Below each animal you’ll find links that you can follow for further informa tion, pictures and videos.Included in this list are individual species (e.g., the quokka) and groups of animals (e.g., quail) whose names begin with Q.The scientific name and conservation status are provided for each of the individual species.IndexScroll down to see pictures and facts on all of the animals, or use the index below to go directly to a particular animal.List Of Animals Beginning With QQinling PandaQuaggaQuahog (Hard Clam)QuailQuechuan HocicudoQueen Alexandra’s Birdwing ButterflyQueen AngelfishQueen Of Sheba’s GazelleQueen SnakeQueen SnapperQueen TriggerfishQueensland GrouperQueensland LungfishQueensland Ringtail PossumQueensland Tube-Nosed Fruit BatQuelea (Red Billed)QuetzalQuokkaQuollYou can find animals beginning with other letters by clicking on the squares below… Qinling PandaScientific name: Ailuropoda melanoleuca qinlingensisType of animal: MammalFamily: Ursidae (the bear family)Where found: AsiaConservation status: VulnerableThe Qinling panda is one of two subspecies of giant panda.It is believed to have diverged from the familiar, black and white giant panda around 300,000 years ago.(A species is split into subspecies when it has two or more separate populations, and when there are significant physical or behavioral differences between the individuals of each population.)Differences between the Qinling panda and the giant panda include: brown and light brown fur, a smaller skull, and smaller size.Only around 100 individuals are believed to exist, and the subspecies is threatened by pollution from industrial processes.Discover More With Active WildYou can find out more about the giant panda on this page: Giant Panda FactsYou can find out more about bears on this page: Bears – The Ultimate GuideBack to page indexQuaggaScientific name: Equus quagga quaggaType of animal: MammalFamily: EquidaeWhere found: AfricaConservation status: ExtinctThe quagga is an extinct subspecies of plains zebra.It was found in southern South Africa.Unlike the familiar, black and white striped plains zebra, the quagga had stripes only on the front half of its body.Due to these differences, the quagga was initially thought to be a separate species, rather than a subspecies.The quagga is believed to have diverged from other plains zebras between 120,000 and 290,000 years ago.The quagga was confirmed as being extinct in 1900.Its extinction was caused by overhunting.The Quagga Project, which began in 1987, is an attempt to “bring quaggas back from the dead”, by selectively breeding living plains zebras that have quagga-like characteristics.Discover More With Active WildYou can see more extinct animals on this page: Recently Extinct Animals – Pictures &amp; FactsYou can find out more about plains zebras on this page: Plains Zebra FactsBack to page indexQuahog (Hard Clam)Scientific name: Mercenaria mercenariaType of animal: MolluskFamily: VeneridaeWhere found: Atlantic OceanConservation status: UnassessedThe quahog is also known as the “hard clam” or “northern quahog”.Its shell is white or gray and around 7.62 cm / 3 inches across, although specimens up to 12.7 cm / 5 inches are known.Like other bivalves, the quahog has a two-part shell that is joined with a hinge, which allows the shell to open and close.Each half of the shell is called a valve.Like other clams, the quahog is a filter feeder, gaining nutrients from small particles in the seawater.The quahog is common on the coast of Rhode Island, and the species is the state’s official shellfish.The animated comedy Family Guy is set in the fictional Rhode Island city of Quahog.Discover More With Active WildYou can see more mollusks on this page: Mollusks ExamplesDiscover more amazing ocean animals on this page:&nbsp;Ocean AnimalsFind out more about the marine biome on this page: Marine Biome FactsBack to page indexQuailCalifornia QuailType of animal: BirdOrder: GalliformesQuails are small to mid-sized gamebirds.They belong to the same order of birds, Galliformes, as turkeys and chickens.The world’s quails are divided between two families.Quail eggs are considered a delicacy in many countries.Discover More With Active WildYou can find out more about the different types of birds on this page:&nbsp;Types Of Birds Pictures &amp; FactsDiscover more about birds on this page:&nbsp;Birds – The Ultimate GuideBack to page indexQuechuan Hocicudo(No photo available)Scientific name: Oxymycterus hucuchaType of animal: MammalFamily: CricetidaeWhere found: South AmericaConservation status: EndangeredThe Quechuan Hocicudo is a rat-like rodent that lives in the Andean cloud forests of Bolivia.Much of its native cloud forest has been cleared to make way for cattle pasture.Discover More With Active WildYou can find out more about rodents on this page:&nbsp;Rodents – The Ultimate GuideDiscover more about mammals on this page:&nbsp;Mammals – The Ultimate GuideBack to page indexQueen Alexandra’s Birdwing ButterflyThe image above is the more colorful, but smaller, male of the species.Scientific name: Ornithoptera alexandraeType of animal: InsectFamily: PapilionidaeWhere found: New GuineaConservation status: EndangeredThe Queen Alexandra’s birdwing butterfly is the world’s largest butterfly.Females are brown and white, while the males, which are smaller, are iridescent green and black.The Queen Alexandra’s birdwing is found only in a small region of Papua New Guinea.The species’ endangered status is due to habitat loss.The eruption of Mount Lamington (a nearby volcano) also destroyed much of the insect’s natural habitat.Discover More With Active WildYou can see more rainforest animals on this page:&nbsp;Rainforest Animals List with Pictures &amp; FactsYou can see more endangered animals on this page: Endangered Animals List with Pictures &amp; FactsDiscover more about insects on this page:&nbsp;Insects – The Ultimate GuideBack to page indexQueen AngelfishScientific name: Holacanthus ciliarisType of animal: FishFamily: PomacanthidaeWhere found: Atlantic OceanConservation status: Least ConcernThe queen angelfish is a member of the marine angelfish family, Pomacanthidae.It is found on coral reefs along the Atlantic coast of North and South America.Like other members of its family, the queen angelfish has a thin, tall, and brightly-colored body.The species’ blue and yellow coloration, and a large spot (the species’ “crown”) on the forehead, distinguish it from other angelfish.The diet of the queen angelfish consists almost entirely of sponges.Discover More With Active WildDiscover more amazing ocean animals on this page:&nbsp;Ocean AnimalsFind out more about the marine biome on this page: Marine Biome FactsBack to page indexQueen Of Sheba’s&nbsp;Gazelle(No photo available)Scientific name: Gazella bilkisType of animal: MammalFamily: BovidaeWhere found: AsiaConservation status: ExtinctThe Queen of Sheba’s Gazelle (also known as the Yemen gazelle) is an extinct species of antelope.It was found on hillsides and mountains of Yemen, in western Asia.Once common, the Queen of Sheba’s Gazelle was last seen in 1951.The exact cause of its extinction is unclear, but it is known to have been hunted by the army for food.Little is known about the Queen of Sheba’s Gazelle.It may not even have been a distinct species; some studies have shown it to be a subspecies of mountain gazelle.Gazelles are relatively small, fast-running antelopes of genus Gazella.Ten species are currently recognized.Discover More With Active WildYou can see more horned animals on this page:&nbsp;Animals With HornsYou can see more extinct animals on this page: Recently Extinct Animals – Pictures &amp; FactsDiscover more amazing Asian animals on this page:&nbsp;Asian AnimalsBack to page indexQueen SnakeScientific name: Regina septemvittataType of animal: ReptileFamily: ColubridaeWhere found: North AmericaConservation status: Least ConcernThe queen snake is a non-venomous snake found in North America.It is a member of the family Colubridae, which contains 2,046 species (source); more than any other snake family.The back of the queen snake is dark brown / green; its undersides are cream with dark stripes.The snake is between 38 and 61 cm / 15 and 42 in length.Discover More With Active WildDiscover more amazing snakes on this page:&nbsp;Types of SnakesSee more American reptiles on this page:&nbsp;American Reptiles List with Pictures &amp; FactsBecome a reptile expert:&nbsp;Reptiles – The Ultimate GuideBack to page indexQueen Snapper(No photo available)Scientific name: Etelis oculatusType of animal: FishFamily: LutjanidaeWhere found: Atlantic OceanConservation status: Data DeficientThe queen snapper is a member of the snapper family, Lutjanidae, which contains around 113 species.Growing to around 1 m / 3.28 ft., the queen snapper is pink on the back and sides, and pale below.It lives near the sea bed, and preys on squid and small fishes.Found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, the queen snapper is a sought-after food fish.Discover More With Active WildDiscover more amazing ocean animals on this page:&nbsp;Ocean AnimalsFind out more about the marine biome on this page: Marine Biome FactsBack to page indexQueen TriggerfishScientific name: Balistes vetulaType of animal: FishFamily: BalistidaeWhere found: Atlantic OceanConservation status: Near ThreatenedAlso known as the “old wife”, the queen triggerfish is one of 42 species in the triggerfish family, Balistidae.It typically has blue and yellow sides and a yellow throat, although color varies significantly between individuals.Like all triggerfish, the queen triggerfish is equipped with powerful jaws and specialized teeth for crushing shellfish and other marine invertebrates.Its primary prey animal is the lime urchin, Diadema antillarum.Discover More With Active WildDiscover more amazing ocean animals on this page:&nbsp;Ocean AnimalsFind out more about the marine biome on this page: Marine Biome FactsBack to page indexQueensland GrouperScientific name: Epinephelus lanceolatusType of animal: FishFamily: SerranidaeWhere found: Indian Ocean, Pacific OceanConservation status: Data DeficientThe Queensland grouper, otherwise known as the giant grouper, is a large fish found in tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.With a maximum length of 2.7 m / 8.86 ft, and a maximum weight of 400 kilograms / 880 lb., the Queensland grouper is one of the largest bony fish, and the largest bony fish found on coral reefs.(Bony fish are fish whose skeletons are made of real bone, unlike fish such as sharks, whose skeletons are made of a softer material called cartilage.)Found from the east coast of Africa to Hawaii, the Queensland grouper is the most widely-distributed of the groupers, a group of fish in the subfamily Epinephelinae.Groupers are stocky, large-mouthed and fast-swimming fish.Discover More With Active WildDiscover more amazing ocean animals on this page:&nbsp;Ocean AnimalsFind out more about the marine biome on this page: Marine Biome FactsBack to page indexQueensland LungfishScientific name: Neoceratodus forsteriType of animal: FishFamily: NeoceratodontidaeWhere found: AustraliaConservation status: EndangeredThe Queensland lungfish is one of only six lungfish species.Lungfish, unlike the vast majority of fish, are able to breathe air, rather than obtaining oxygen from the water via gills.Unlike other lungfish, the Queensland lungfish is also able to use its gills, and has just one lung, rather than two.The Queensland lungfish is found in still or slow-flowing rivers in northern Queensland, Australia.Scientists study lungfish, which belong to an ancient group of fishes known as lobe-finned fishes, for clues on how fish evolved into land animals all those millions of years ago.Discover More With Active WildYou can see more Australian animals on this page: Australian Animals List with Pictures &amp; FactsBack to page indexQueensland Ringtail PossumScientific name: Pseudocheirus peregrinusType of animal: MammalFamily: PseudocheiridaeWhere found: AustraliaConservation status: Least ConcernThe Queensland ringtail possum, which is more commonly known as the common ringtail possum, is a marsupial (pouched mammal) found only in Australia.The common ringtail possum is around the size of a cat, and has grey fur with white undersides.The species has adapted to the presence of humans, and is often seen in gardens.Discover More With Active WildDiscover more marsupials on this page: Marsupials List with Pictures &amp; FactsYou can see more Australian animals on this page: Australian Animals List with Pictures &amp; FactsBack to page indexQueensland Tube-Nosed Fruit BatScientific name: Nyctimene robinsoniType of animal: MammalFamily: PteropodidaeWhere found: AustraliaConservation status: Least ConcernThe Queensland tube-nosed fruit bat is also known as the eastern tube-nosed bat.Unconfirmed sightings have also been reported on New Guinea.The species is brown with pale spots on its wings.It is named for its protruding, tube-shaped nostrils.Like other megabats of family Pteropodidae, the Queensland tube-nosed fruit bat finds food by sight and smell.(Unlike the insect-eating microbats, the species lacks the ability to echolocate.)Discover More With Active WildYou can find out more about bats on this page: Bats – The Ultimate GuideYou can see more Australian animals on this page: Australian Animals List with Pictures &amp; FactsBack to page indexQuelea&nbsp;(Red Billed)Red Billed Quelea (Male)Scientific name: Quelea queleaType of animal: BirdFamily: PloceidaeWhere found: AfricaConservation status: Least ConcernThe red-billed quelea is a small bird found in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa (i.e., the area south of the Sahara Desert).Males can be differentiated from females by their black faces and orange heads.The red-billed quelea is the world’s most abundant wild bird species.The species’ population is estimated to number around 1.5 billion individuals.The red-billed quelea forms huge flocks that roam the land in search of food.For this reason, the red-billed quelea is often controlled using poisons and other methods.Discover More With Active WildYou can find out more about the different types of birds on this page:&nbsp;Types Of Birds Pictures &amp; FactsDiscover more about birds on this page:&nbsp;Birds – The Ultimate GuideBack to page indexQuetzalResplendent Quetzal (Male)Type of animal: BirdFamily: TrogonidaeWhere found: South America, North AmericaQuetzals are six species of brightly-colored birds found in tropical regions of Central and South America.A large degree of sexual dimorphism exists in quetzals, with females often being significantly less colorful than males.(“Sexual dimorphism” is a term used to describe a marked difference in the physical appearance of males and females of the same species.)Perhaps the best-known quetzal is the resplendent quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno.The male of this species is known for its bright green plumage and long tail, which reaches lengths of 1 m / 3.28 ft.; over twice the length of the body.Discover More With Active WildYou can find out more about the different types of birds on this page:&nbsp;Types Of Birds Pictures &amp; FactsDiscover more about birds on this page:&nbsp;Birds – The Ultimate GuideYou can see more rainforest animals on this page: Rainforest Animals List with Pictures &amp; FactsBack to page indexQuokkaScientific name: Setonix brachyurusType of animal: MammalFamily: MacropodidaeWhere found: AustraliaConservation status: VulnerableNo list of animals that start with Q would be complete without the quokka.This cat-sized marsupial is a member of the kangaroo family, Macropodidae.The largest population of quokkas is found on Rottnest Island.The species was once more widespread and common within its range.The species suffered due to the introduction of non-native predators such as foxes and cats, and is now rated Vulnerable.Discover More With Active WildYou can find out more about the quokka on this page: Quokka FactsDiscover more marsupials on this page: Marsupials List with Pictures &amp; FactsYou can see more Australian animals on this page: Australian Animals List with Pictures &amp; FactsBack to page indexQuollEastern QuollType of animal: MammalFamily: DasyuridaeWhere found: Australia, New GuineaQuolls are six species of small to medium-sized carnivorous marsupials.The bronze and New Guinean quoll are found on the island of New Guinea; the eastern, western, northern and tiger quoll are found in Australia.Quolls are solitary, nocturnal animals.They are carnivorous (meat-eating), feeding on small animals such as insects, birds and reptiles.Like many native Australian animals, quolls have suffered as a result of the introduction to the continent of non-native animals such as cats, dogs, foxes and the cane toad.Today, both the northern and eastern quolls are endangered, while the other four species have the conservation status of “Near Threatened”.Discover More With Active WildYou can find out more about quolls on this page: Quoll FactsDiscover more marsupials on this page: Marsupials List with Pictures &amp; FactsYou can see more Australian animals on this page: Australian Animals List with Pictures &amp; FactsBack to page indexAnimals That Start With Q: ConclusionWe hope that you’ve discovered some interesting animals with names beginning with Q on this page.You can discover more animals in our A to Z animals section by clicking on the letters below…

Skip to contentClick the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.Uppercase QQuailLowercase qquail More animals that start with the letter QQuetzalQuokkaQuokka fun facts &gt; Alphabetical list of animals that start with QA full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter Q for toddlers and preschool kids.QuailQueen SnakeQuelea (Red Billed)QuetzalQuokkaQuollWhich one should be the next Alphabetimal?Let us know on&nbsp;our facebook page.Letter Q video All animals A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAnimals that start with common phonics...

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