Major group · Vertebrates

Vertebrates on FaunaHub

Vertebrates — animals with a backbone — are FaunaHub's strongest area of coverage. They include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Each group below shows its current coverage status and the profiles already published, plus well-known animals still on the roadmap. This is representative coverage, not a complete inventory.

Mammals
Strong coverage
Warm-blooded vertebrates that feed young with milk — from big cats and primates to whales and bats.
On FaunaHub (76)
lion tiger leopard jaguar cheetah wolf fox bear panda red panda+66 more
On the roadmap (not yet profiled)
walrus, mole, pine marten, stoat, civet, genet
Birds
Strong coverage
Feathered, egg-laying vertebrates — raptors, waterbirds, songbirds, and more.
On FaunaHub (33)
eagle owl penguin parrot falcon hawk vulture duck goose swan+23 more
On the roadmap (not yet profiled)
albatross, seagull, swift, sunbird, roadrunner, quetzal
Reptiles
Strong coverage
Scaled vertebrates including crocodilians, lizards, snakes, and turtles.
“Reptiles” as traditionally used is paraphyletic; modern classifications group birds with reptiles.
On FaunaHub (20)
crocodile alligator caiman snake anaconda turtle sea turtle chameleon iguana gecko+10 more
On the roadmap (not yet profiled)
skink, viper, mamba, tegu, anole, chuckwalla
Amphibians
Partial coverage
Frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians — many with life stages tied to water.
On FaunaHub (9)
frog toad salamander newt tree frog poison dart frog fire salamander axolotl bullfrog
On the roadmap (not yet profiled)
caecilian, hellbender, glass frog, mudpuppy, olm, surinam toad
Fish
Strong coverage
Aquatic vertebrates spanning sharks and rays, bony fish, and more — an informal grouping rather than a single lineage.
“Fish” is not a single evolutionary group; it spans several lineages.
On FaunaHub (25)
shark ray eel tuna salmon seahorse clownfish pufferfish betta fish goldfish+15 more
On the roadmap (not yet profiled)
cod, herring, swordfish, marlin, piranha, lanternfish

Sources

Catalogue of Life — Global index of the world's known species
GBIF — Global Biodiversity Information Facility — International biodiversity data network
ITIS — Integrated Taxonomic Information System — Authoritative taxonomic information (U.S. partnership)
Animal Diversity Web — University of Michigan — Peer-edited reference accounts for animal species

Coverage is representative, not a complete inventory. Taxonomy changes as science improves, and species counts vary by source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is “fish” a single group?

Not in evolutionary terms. “Fish” is an informal grouping that spans several lineages (such as cartilaginous and bony fishes). We use it as a familiar category while noting it is not a single branch of the tree of life.

Why are amphibians less covered than mammals?

FaunaHub started with widely recognised mammals and birds. Amphibians are a priority for upcoming batches, with profiles added only where sources and licensed images allow.

Last updated: 2026-06-16

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Amphibians

Fish

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Frequently Asked Questions