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Land fauna

Land animals of Asia

Asia spans tropical rainforest, the Himalaya, steppe, and island chains. It supports tigers, the giant panda, elephants, and an enormous diversity of reptiles, amphibians, and birds.

90 featured animals · representative selection, not a complete range map

Major habitats

WetlandFreshwaterSavannaGrasslandForestMountainUrban-adaptedIslandDesertCoastalTundra

Representative mammals

Representative birds

Representative reptiles & amphibians

Featured freshwater fish

A representative selection of fish recorded for Asia, grouped by where they live rather than as a single scientific class. Coverage is representative, not complete; each card links to a profile with source-backed range notes.

Notable invertebrates

Source & range methodology

  • Distribution notes are cautious educational summaries drawn from the authoritative source linked on each animal — not complete range maps.
  • A confidence label is shown on every record; introduced and domestic contexts are flagged, and we avoid unsupported “native to” claims.
  • Captive or zoo presence is never treated as wild range, and continent membership is not a political claim about borders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this every animal in Asia?
No. This is a curated, source-backed selection of representative animals that have a FaunaHub profile — not a complete inventory or range map.
Are these animals all native to Asia?
Most are shown where their native or regular range is source-backed, but widespread groups are marked “broad / widespread,” and introduced or domestic contexts are flagged. We avoid unsupported “native to” claims.

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