Least Concern Amphibian
Caecilian
The limbless, burrowing amphibians
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There are 22 animals that start with the letter C, including the Caecilian, Camel, Cane Toad, and more. See photos, facts, and full guides for each.
Least Concern 
Least Concern Mammal
Camel
The desert traveler that thrives without water
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Least Concern Amphibian
Cane Toad
A large, toxic toad turned invasive pest
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Least Concern Mammal
Capybara
The world's largest rodent
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Domesticated Mammal
Cat
The world's favorite small predator
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Least Concern Invertebrate
Centipede
The fast, venomous predator with many legs
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Least Concern Invertebrate
Chambered Nautilus
The living-fossil cephalopod in a spiral shell
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Least Concern Reptile
Chameleon
The color-changing lizard with 360-degree eyes
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Vulnerable Mammal
Cheetah
The fastest land animal on Earth
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Endangered Mammal
Chimpanzee
Our closest living relative
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Least Concern Insect
Cicada
The loud summer singer with a long underground youth
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Least Concern Fish
Clownfish
The reef fish that lives among stinging tentacles
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Least Concern Bird
Cockatiel
The crested Australian parrot known for whistling
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Least Concern Insect
Cockroach
The hardy survivor that lives almost anywhere
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Least Concern Bird
Common Kingfisher
A jewel-colored diver of rivers and streams
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Least Concern Bird
Common Raven
One of the world's most intelligent birds
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Least Concern Amphibian
Common Toad
The warty garden toad of Europe
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Least Concern Invertebrate
Coral
The tiny reef-building animals of tropical seas
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Least Concern Reptile
Corn Snake
The gentle, colorful beginner's pet snake
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Least Concern Mammal
Cougar
The wide-ranging big cat with many names
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Least Concern Insect
Cricket
The chirping insect of warm evenings
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Least Concern Invertebrate
Cuttlefish
The color-changing master of camouflage
Read the guideAnimals that start with C: FAQs
What animals start with the letter C?
Animals beginning with C include Caecilian, Camel, Cane Toad, Capybara, Cat, and 17 more.
How many animals begin with C?
Our guide currently covers 22 animals whose names start with C.