This list includes 8 Pets and domestic animals that start with N, from “Nanday parakeet” to “Nutria”. They are commonly kept for companionship, hobby breeding, and small-scale husbandry, and many adapt well to captive care.
Pets and domestic animals that start with N are species kept by people for companionship or practical uses. A notable example: escaped Nanday parakeets formed feral flocks in parts of the Americas.
Below you’ll find the table with scientific name, size (cm), and classification.
Scientific name: The formal Latin name helps you identify species and cross-check common-name variations worldwide.
Size (cm): Typical adult length gives you an idea of housing and handling needs at a glance.
Classification: Broad groups (Mammal, Bird, Reptile, Fish, Arthropod) let you compare care and biological traits quickly.
Pets and domestic animals that start with N
| Name | Scientific name | Classification | Typical adult size (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway rat | Rattus norvegicus | Mammal | 20–25 cm |
| Neon tetra | Paracheirodon innesi | Fish | 3–4 cm |
| Neon goby | Elacatinus oceanops | Fish | 3–6 cm |
| Nanday parakeet | Aratinga nenday | Bird | 26–28 cm |
| Newt | Various (family Salamandridae) | Amphibian | 7–15 cm |
| Nile tilapia | Oreochromis niloticus | Fish | 30–45 cm |
| Nutria | Myocastor coypus | Mammal | 40–60 cm |
| Naso tang | Naso spp. | Fish | 30–60 cm |