We are back with another exciting topic that will help you a lot. Many sources have mentioned the list of animals that start with a, but if we are curious to know the names of animals that start with as, then after going through those sources, we will hardly get 5 or 6 names. And it will take a lot of time to scroll down for names. So, here, we have prepared a proper list of more than 60 animal names that start with as. It includes all types of animals, from mammals to birds and fish. And we have also explained some facts and little information about the 10 most popular animals among them. So, without any further delay, let’s begin.
1. Asian Elephant
Asian Elephant is the most common and popular animal that starts with “as.” It is one of the biggest mammals on Earth and the largest land mammal on the Asian continent. It weighs around 11,000 pounds and can attain a height of 11.5 feet.
Asian Elephants are listed as an endangered species by IUCN, with a population of fewer than 50,000. These elephants are very friendly and spend most of their time eating grasses, leaves, tree bark, etc. Their favorite food is sugarcane. The overall life span of Asian Elephants is nearly 48 to 50 years.
Interesting Fact: On average, an Asian Elephant drinks up to 200 liters of water per day.
Scientific Name: Elephas maximus indicus
Type of Animal: Mammals
Location: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Diet: grasses, leaves, tree barks, sugarcane, rice, fruits, vegetables
2. Asian Giant Hornet
Another member on our list of “Animals that start with as,” is Asian Giant Hornet, also known as Northern Giant Hornet.
They are common and most popular in tropical Asia.
Asian Giant Hornets are the largest hornets in the world. These giant hornets can grow around 2.7cm – 5.5cm (1.1in – 2.2in), and their sting is excruciating. An estimation is that the hornets kill nearly 40 people annually across Asia.
Moreover, these giant hornets are capable of slaying the entire colony of honey bees in minimal time.
The average life span of these hornets is somewhere between 3 to 5 months. Asian Giant Hornets are usually yellow in color with black stripes.
Interesting Fact: A single Asian Giant Hornet can kill more than 40 bees per minute.
Scientific Name: Vespa mandarinia
Type of Animal: Insect
Location: Asia
Diet: Bees, Honeybees, Insects, and other Wasps
3. Asian Cobra
Asian Cobra, also known as Indian Cobra, is one of the most venomous snakes in the world, and its bites can lead to respiratory failure. It is distinct from the king cobra, the largest venomous snake in the world.
These snakes can grow up to 2.1 to 2.2 meters (6.9 to 7.2 ft). Asian Cobra can be found in grey, tan, yellow, brown, or black in colors.
Indian Cobras have a wide range of habitats, including dense forests, plains, agricultural lands, wetlands, urban areas, villages, and many more. The only thing common in these areas is the availability of water.
Indian Cobras are absent in the various desert regions.
Interesting Fact: Asian Cobras have a long lifespan of nearly 17 to 20 years in the wild as compared to other snakes.
Scientific Name: Naja naja
Type of Animal: Reptiles
Location: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan
Diet: Rodents, small birds, eggs, and other snakes
4. Asiatic Black Bear
International Association for Bear Research and Management
Asiatic Black Bear, also known as the moon bear and the white-chested bear because it has V-shaped white fur on its chest. These bears have black fur and can are listed as an Endangered species by IUCN.
They are omnivores and can feed on fruits, nuts, and various types of insects. The average lifespan of Asiatic Black Beer is around 15 to 25 years, where they can grow up to 1.9m with a weight of not more than 200kg.
The known predators of these bears are tigers, wolves, and humans. They are not as strong as Grizzly Bears; in fact, they are one of the weakest bears.
Interesting Fact: Unlike many other bears, Asiatic Black Bears can travel up to 400 meters on two legs.
Scientific Name: Ursus thibetanus
Type of Animal: Mammals
Location: Central and Southern Asia, Russia, and Japan
Diet: Nuts, Fruits, Insects
5. Asian Vine Snake
The next animal in our list of “Animals that start with as,” is Asian Vine Snake.
Asian Vine Snakes are mildly venomous snakes that vary from light brown to dull yellow or fluorescent green. These snakes are native to southern Asia. The average life snake of these snakes is around 12 years.
The average length of the Asian Vine Snake is 1.8m. They spent most of their time on trees and traveling from branches to branches.
They are diurnal. Asian Vine Snakes are primarily found in Tropical dry forests and Tropical moist forests.
Interesting Fact: The body of Asian Vine Snake is the width of a pencil.
Species: Ahaetulla prasine
Type of Animal: Reptiles
Location: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Diet: Frogs, lizards, insects, small birds
6. Asian Palm Civet
Asian Palm Civet, also known as Common Palm Civet, is from the family Viverridae and native to South and Southeast Asia.
These animals have an average life span of 15 to 20 years, where they can grow up to 71cm with a weight of not more than 4.5kg.
They normally live in the Tropical rainforest, and their known predators are Big Cats and Snakes. Asian Palm Civet is closely related to mongoose and weasel.
Interesting Fact: Asian Palm Civets are good at hiding. That’s why they are very hard to observe in the forest.
Scientific Name: Paradoxurus Hermaphroditus
Type of Animal: Mammals
Location: Asia
Diet: Rodents, Snakes, Frogs
7. Assassin Bug
Insects in the City
Another insect on our list is Assassin Bug. These bugs can grow up to 5 to 40mm (0.2 to 1.6inches) and sucks body fluids from their victims by piercing through their sharp beak.
Most Assassins Bugs prey on other insects, but some suck blood from vertebrates, including humans. This leads to the transmission of various diseases. They are generally in black or dark brown color. Assassin Bugs are not home bugs and live outdoors.
Interesting Facts: Assassin Bugs are also known as Kissing bugs because they mostly bite humans on the face near the lips while they sleep and transmit disease.
Scientific Name: Reduviidae
Type of Animal: Insects
Location: Europe, parts of Asia, Central America, South America, and Africa
Diet: Small Insects
8. Asian Lady Beetle
Entomology – University of Kentucky
Asian ladybeetle, also known as multicolored Asian, is one of the most beautiful beetles in the world. Asian Lady Beetles are slightly different than Ladybugs.
They are larger and have a different range of coloration that can be varied from red to orange. The size range of these beetles can be around 5.5 to 8.5mm. And they are mostly found in either red or orange color with black spots.
Asian Lady Beetles are most common in eastern Asia. Also, they are attracted to bright colors. Asian Lady Beetles mostly invade homes during the time of winter from October. The average span of Asian Lady Beetles is nearly 3 months to 12 months.
Interesting Facts: We have witnessed Asian Lady Beetles wander indoors, but they always reproduce outdoors.
Scientific Name: Harmonia axyridis
Type of Animal: Insects
Location: Africa, Asia, Central America, Eurasia, Europe, North America, and South-America
Diet: Gardens, crops, small insects
9. Ashy Tailorbird
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Ashy Tailorbird is a small beautiful bird with a dark-orangish head and white to light-brownish fur. These birds can reach the size of 11 to 11.5 cm.
They have a wide range of habitats, including Coastal forests, mangroves, forests, and gardens. The similar-looking species are Common Tailorbird, Dark-necked Tailorbird, and Rufous-tailed Tailorbird.
Interesting Facts: Ashy Tailorbirds have two different calls; one is for mates, and the other one is to warn birds of immediate dangers.
Scientific Name: Orthotomus ruficeps
Type of Animal: Birds
Location: Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, The Philippines, Brunei, and Singapore
Diet: Beetles, mites, ticks, larvae, worms, and millipedes
10. Asian Redtail Catfish
The last member on our list is Asian Redtail Catfish. It is the species of catfish and the largest Bagrid catfish in Asia.
Asian Redtail Catfish can attain the size of up to 130 centimeters (51 inches) with a maximum weight of 70 to 80 kg.
They have a red color tail, that’s why they are named Asian Redtail Catfish. They usually feed on smaller fish and insects.
Interesting Facts: Ashy Tailorbirds have two different calls; one is for mates, and the other one is to warn birds of immediate dangers.
Scientific Name: Hemibagrus wyckioides
Type of Animal: Fish
Location: Malaysia and Mekong basin
Diet: small fish, insects, and crustaceans
Other Names
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Asp
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Ascension Frigatebird
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Ash’s Lark
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Ash-breasted Antbird
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Ash-breasted Flycatcher
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Ash-breasted Sierra Finch
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Ash-breasted Tit-Tyrant
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Ash-browed Spinetail
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Ash-throated Antwren
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Ash-coloured Tapaculo
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Ash-throated Casiorni
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Ash-throated Crake
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Ash-throated Flycatcher
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Ash-throated Gnateater
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Ash-winged Antwren
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Ashy Alseonax
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Ashy Antwren
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Ashy Cisticola
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Ashy Bulbul
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Ashy Cuckooshrike
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Ashy Drongo
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Ashy Minivet
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Ashy Prinia
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Ashy Starling
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Ashy Storm Petrel
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Ashy Tailor Bird
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Ashy Thrush
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Ashy titmouse
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Ashy Wood Pigeon
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Ashy Woodpecker
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Ashy Woodswallow
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Ashy-faced Owl
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Ashy-fronted Flowerpecker
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Ashy-headed Babbler
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Ashy-headed Goose
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Ashy-headed Greenlet
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Ashy-headed Laughing Thrush
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Ashy-headed Tyrannulet
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Ashy-throated Bush-Tanager
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Ashy-throated Parrotbill
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Ashy-throated Warbler
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Asian Barred Owlet
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Asian Emerald Cuckoo
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Asian Fairy-bluebird
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Asian Glossy Starling
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Asian Golden Weaver
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Asian House Martin
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Asian Koel
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Asian Openbill
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Asian Palm Swift
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Asian Paradise-Flycatcher
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Asian Pied Starling
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Asian Short-toed Lark
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Asian Stubtail
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Asiatic Dowitcher
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Asian Arowana
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Asian Bumblebee Catfish
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Asian Carps
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Asiatic Glassfish (Parambassis ranga)
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Asian Cockroach
Here, we conclude our article on “Popular Animals that start with as.” We hope that your query is answered and you like the post. This post is mainly for educational purposes. We will be back with another article. Till then, stay healthy.
References:
Wikipedia
https://plunketts.net/blog/ladybugs-vs-asian-lady-beetles
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Monty is a founder of How It See. Being a life science student in a reputed university, he always wonders about an eclectic correlation between science and nature. After engaging in various college projects, Monty determined to share all his knowledge with you as a writer. In the meantime, he loves to research and study about the various types of colorful animals.