This list includes 19 Mammals that start with F, from “Fallow deer” to “Fraser’s dolphin”. They range from tiny rodents to large marine mammals and occupy forests, grasslands, freshwater, and ocean habitats. You can use this list for classroom reference, species identification, and general wildlife learning.
Mammals that start with F are species whose common names begin with the letter F, spanning many orders and regions. Many cultures recognize animals like the “Fallow deer” in folklore and hunting traditions.
Below you’ll find the table with common name, scientific name, habitat, and average size (cm).
Common name: The everyday name people use to identify a species quickly, helping you match it to local or familiar names.
Scientific name: The Latin binomial gives the precise species identification so you avoid confusion between similar common names.
Habitat: Short habitat labels show where each species typically lives, letting you compare ecological roles and likely sighting locations.
Average size (cm): Average adult length in centimeters provides a simple size reference you can use for comparisons and field notes.
Mammals that start with F
Common name
Scientific name
Habitat
Average size (cm)
Fennec
Vulpes zerda
desert
32 cm
Fallow deer
Dama dama
forest, grassland
190 cm
Fossa
Cryptoprocta ferox
forest
90 cm
Fishing cat
Prionailurus viverrinus
wetland, forest
63 cm
Flat-headed cat
Prionailurus planiceps
freshwater, forest
50 cm
False killer whale
Pseudorca crassidens
marine
550 cm
Fin whale
Balaenoptera physalus
marine
2,000 cm
Fraser’s dolphin
Lagenodelphis hosei
marine
210 cm
Fisher
Pekania pennanti
forest
85 cm
Four-toed hedgehog
Atelerix albiventris
shrubland
18 cm
Fat-tailed gerbil
Pachyuromys duprasi
desert
14 cm
Fat-tailed dunnart
Sminthopsis crassicaudata
desert
8 cm
François’ langur
Trachypithecus francoisi
forest
63 cm
Field vole
Microtus agrestis
grassland
10 cm
Forest dormouse
Dryomys nitedula
forest
12 cm
Fork-marked lemur
Phaner furcifer
forest
27 cm
Finlayson’s squirrel
Callosciurus finlaysonii
forest, shrubland, urban
28 cm
Formosan macaque
Macaca cyclopis
forest
55 cm
Finless porpoise
Neophocaena phocaenoides
marine
170 cm
Descriptions
Fennec
Tiny desert fox with enormous ears that radiate heat; a nocturnal hunter adapted to sand and scarce water.
Fallow deer
Medium-sized deer with spotted coats and palmate antlers; common in parks and woodlands across Europe and introduced regions.
Fossa
Madagascar’s largest carnivore, catlike and agile—an expert tree hunter that preys on lemurs.
Fishing cat
Wetland-loving wild cat that dives for fish; stocky and strong, often seen near rivers and marshes.
Flat-headed cat
A small, endangered wild cat with a flattened skull and webbed feet; specializes in hunting fish.
False killer whale
A large oceanic dolphin that resembles a killer whale; social, fast-moving, and sometimes forms long-lasting pods.
Fin whale
The world’s second-largest whale, streamlined and fast, known for its asymmetrical head coloring and powerful blows.
Fraser’s dolphin
A compact, fast-swimming dolphin with a rounded forehead and dense, offshore pods in tropical waters.
Fisher
A stealthy North American mustelid that hunts porcupines and lives in dense forests; excellent climber.
Four-toed hedgehog
Small African hedgehog with a rounded body and nocturnal habits; curls into a spiny ball when threatened.
Fat-tailed gerbil
A stout desert rodent storing fat in its tail; popular in the pet trade for its calm temperament.
Fat-tailed dunnart
A tiny Australian marsupial with a thick tail used for fat storage; primarily nocturnal insectivore.
François’ langur
Striking black-and-white colobine monkey from Southeast Asia; lives in limestone forests and moves in family groups.
Field vole
Common small rodent of meadows and hedgerows; important prey species with rapid population cycles.
Forest dormouse
A nocturnal, arboreal rodent with a bushy tail; adept at climbing and nesting in tree cavities.
Fork-marked lemur
Nocturnal Malagasy lemur with a distinctive forked facial stripe; relies on tree gums and insects.
Finlayson’s squirrel
Colorful Southeast Asian tree squirrel often seen in parks and gardens; agile and vocal.
Formosan macaque
Endemic Taiwanese macaque, social and adaptable; lives in troops across forests and human-altered habitats.
Finless porpoise
A small, coastal porpoise lacking a dorsal fin; prefers shallow bays and estuaries and is vulnerable to bycatch.
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