Insect
Ladybug
The spotted beetle gardeners love
Animals that start with L
There are 17 animals that start with the letter L, including the Ladybug, Lanternfish, Large Flying Fox, and more. See photos, facts, and full guides for each.
Fish
Lanternfish
Bioluminescent commuter of the twilight zone
Mammal
Large Flying Fox
Endangered fruit bat of island canopies
Fish
Largemouth Bass
America's favourite freshwater game fish
Fish
Largetooth Sawfish
Giant ray with a toothed rostral saw
Insect
Leafcutter Ant
Ant farmers that cut leaves to grow fungus
Fish
Leafy Seadragon
Seaweed-camouflaged relative of seahorses
Reptile
Leatherback Sea Turtle
The giant jellyfish specialist
Fish
Lemon Shark
Yellow coastal shark of mangrove nurseries
Mammal
Leopard
The stealthy, tree-climbing big cat
Reptile
Leopard Gecko
The spotted desert gecko and beginner-friendly pet
Mammal
Leopard Seal
Antarctica's apex predator
Mammal
Lion
The social big cat of the African savanna
Mammal
Llama
The Andean pack animal and flock guardian
Reptile
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The powerful-jawed sea turtle
Mammal
Long-nosed Bandicoot
Nocturnal digger of Australian leaf litter
Insect
Luna Moth
The large, pale-green silk moth with long tails
Animals that start with L: FAQs
What animals start with the letter L?
Animals beginning with L include Ladybug, Lanternfish, Large Flying Fox, Largemouth Bass, Largetooth Sawfish, and 12 more.
How many animals begin with L?
Our guide currently covers 17 animals whose names start with L.