List of domesticated animals

This page gives a list of domesticated animals,[1] also including a list of animals which are or may be currently undergoing the process of domestication and animals that have an extensive relationship with humans beyond simple predation. This includes species which are semi-domesticated, undomesticated but captive-bred on a commercial scale, or commonly wild-caught, at least occasionally captive-bred, and tameable. In order to be considered fully domesticated, most species have undergone significant genetic, behavioural and morphological changes from their wild ancestors, while others have changed very little from their wild ancestors despite hundreds or thousands of years of potential selective breeding. A number of factors determine how quickly any changes may occur in a species, but there is not always a desire to improve a species from its wild form. Domestication is a gradual process, so there is no precise moment in the history of a given species when it can be considered to have become fully domesticated.

Zooarchaeology has identified three classes of animal domesticates:

  1. Pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, etc.)
  2. Livestock (cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, etc.)
  3. Beasts of burden (horses, camels, donkeys, etc.)[2]

Domesticated animals

Species and subspeciesWild ancestorDateLocation of originPurposesImageChanges from wild ancestor/ NotesExtent in the wild vs. captivityTaxon group
Domestic dog (Canis familiaris)[3]Extinct Pleistocene population of the grey wolf (Canis lupus ssp.)[4]13,000 BCE[5][6]China,[7][8][9]

Europe[6] in different places in Asia

meat, leather, fiber, hunting, herding, guarding, fighting, racing, working, rescuing, guiding, policing, draft, pack, sport, service, therapy, narcotics detection, truffle harvesting, pest control, research, education, show, pets Tame (with exceptions),[10] significant physical changes, probably significant behavioral changes as wellDomestic and feral dogs both very common,[10] ancestor or nearest wild relative less common, but not rare1c Carnivora
Domestic sheep (Ovis aries)[3]Possibly the Armenian mouflon (Ovis gmelini gmelini)11 000 BCE to 9000 BCE[11][12]Anatolia, Iranmeat, milk, fiber, leather, hides, pelts, horns, vellum, manure, guarding, fighting, racing, lawn mowing, weed control, research, ornamental, show, pets Some physical changesCommon in captivity, threatened in the wild1b Bovidae
Domestic pig (Sus domesticus)Anatolian boar (Sus scrofa libycus),[13] Northern Chinese boar (Sus scrofa moupinensis)[14]9400 BCE[15][16][17][18]China, Western Asiameat, leather, tusks, manure, guarding, fighting, racing, truffle harvesting, weed control, research, show, pets Some physical changesCommon in the wild, much more common in captivity, feral populations common in some areas1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
European cattle or taurine cattle (Bos taurus)[3][19][20]Eurasian aurochs (Bos primigenius primigenius)†8500 BCE[21][22]China,[23] Western Asiameat, milk, leather, hides, fiber, horns, vellum, blood, dung, working, plowing, guarding, fighting, racing, draft, mount, soil fertilization, lawn mowing, weed control, worship, show, pets Some physical changesVery common in captivity, wild relatives extinct, feral populations fairly common1b Bovidae
Domestic goat (Capra hircus)Bezoar ibex (Capra aegagrus aegagrus)8000 BCE[24][25][26]Iranmilk, meat, fiber, skin, horns, vellum, manure, guarding, fighting, racing, lawn mowing, weed control, clearing land, show, pets Slight physical changesCommon in captivity, threatened in the wild, feral populations common1b Bovidae
Zebu, Brahman cattle, indicine cattle or humped cattle (Bos indicus)[3]Indian aurochs (Bos primigenius namadicus)†8000 BCEIndian Subcontinentmeat, milk, leather, hides, horns, vellum, blood, dung, working, plowing, fighting, racing, draft, soil fertilization, lawn mowing, show, pets Considerable physical changesCommon in captivity, wild relatives extinct1b Bovidae
Domestic cat or house cat (Felis catus)[3]North African wildcat (Felis lybica lybica)[27]8000–7500 BCE[27]the Near Eastmeat, pelts, pest control, research, show, pets Tame, slight physical changesVery abundant in captivity; true wildcat species less abundant, though not rare, feral populations very common1c Carnivora
Domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)Bangladesh red junglefowl (Gallus gallus murghi) with some contribution from the grey junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii)6000 BCE[28]India and Southeast Asiameat, eggs, feathers, leather, manure, guarding, alarming, fighting, racing, pest control, weed control, ornamental, show, pets Some physical changes, considerable reproductive changesVery common in the wild and in captivity2b Galliformes
Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)Montane guinea pig (Cavia tschudii)5000 BCEPerumeat, manure, racing, lawn mowing, weed control, research, show, pets Tame, slight physical changesSomewhat common in the wild and in captivity1d Rodentia
Domestic donkey, domestic ass or burro (Equus asinus)African wild ass (Equus africanus), including subspecies Nubian (E. a. africanus) and Somali wild ass (E. a. somaliensis)[29]5000 BCE[30][31]Nubiameat, milk, manure, working, plowing, guarding, racing, draft, pack, mount, lawn mowing, weed control, show, pets Slight physical changesSomewhat common in captivity and as feral populations, wild relatives critically endangered1e Other mammals
Gayal (Bos frontalis)[3]Gayal (Bos frontalis) with significant introgression from other Bos species[32]5000 BCE[33]Southeast Asia, Northeast Indiameat, milk, horns, dung Slight physical changesSomewhat common in captivity, threatened in the wild1b Bovidae
Domestic duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus)Common mallard (Anas platyrhynchos platyrhynchos)4000 BCEChinameat, eggs, feathers, manure, guarding, pest control, weed control, ornamental, show, pets Considerable physical changesCommon in captivity, but more abundant in the wild2a Anseriformes
Domestic water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)[3]Wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee)4000 BCEIndia, China, the Philippinesmeat, milk, horns, dung, working, plowing, fighting, racing, draft, mount, lawn mowing, show Mainly unchanged from the wild animalCommon in captivity, endangered in the wild, feral populations common in parts of Australia and South America[34][35]1b Bovidae
Dromedary or Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius)[36]Unknown4000 BCEArabia, the Horn of Africameat, milk, urine, racing, hunting, pack, mount, show, pets Tame, few physical changesModerately common in captivity, small feral population in original range, significant feral population in Australia, truly wild dromedaries may be extinct1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) including subspecies German (A. m. mellifera), Italian (A. m. ligustica), Carniolan (A. m. carnica), Caucasian (A. m. caucasia), Greek (A. m. cecropia), Saharan (A. m. sahariensis) and Egyptian honey bees (A. m. lamarckii)-4000 BCE (the modern era for A. m. mellifera, the 1880s for A. m. ligustica, uncertain for A. m. carnica, A. m. caucasia, A. m. cecropia, A. m. sahariensis and A. m. lamarckii)Europe (including Germany, Italy, Greece, Slovenia and the United Kingdom), Georgia, North Africahoney, wax, propolis, bee brood, royal jelly, venom, pollen, pollination, research Some physical and behavioral changes, actual domestication status is still a point of contention[37]Very common in captivity, feral populations common, extent of status in the wild unclear; see Western honey bee for details6a Hymenoptera
Domestic horse (Equus caballus)Extinct unknown population of the wild horse (Equus ferus), possibly the tarpan or European wild horse (E. f. ferus)†[38]3500 BCE[39]Kazakhstanmilk, meat, hair, manure, working, plowing, fighting, racing, servicing, guiding, draft, pack, mount, execution, lawn mowing, weed control, show, pets Tame, some physical changes, mainly in colourationCommon in captivity, very rare in the wild, feral populations common1e Other mammals
Bali cattle (Bos javanicus domesticus)Banteng (Bos javanicus) [40]3500 BCE[40]Bali, Indonesiameat, milk, horns, dung, working, plowing, draft, show Slight physical changesCommon in captivity, endangered in the wild1b Bovidae
Domestic silkmoth (Bombyx mori)Wild silkmoth (Bombyx mandarina)3000 BCEChinasilk, animal feed, pets Tame/held in captivity, some physical changesFairly common in captivity, extent of status in the wild unclear6b Other insects
Domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica)Rock dove (Columba livia)3000 BCEthe Mediterranean Basinmeat, manure, racing, messenger, ornamental, show, pets Artificially selected and bred into many varieties including meat breeds, racing/messenger breeds and fancy plumage breedsRelatively common in captivity, very common in the wild, feral populations extremely abundant2c Columbiformes
Domestic goose and domestic swan goose (Anser anser domesticus and Anser cygnoides domesticus)Greylag goose (Anser anser) and swan goose (A. cygnoides)3000 BCE for A. anser, date uncertain for A. cygnoides[41]Egypt (A. anser), China (A. cygnoides)meat, eggs, feathers, manure, guarding, alarming, pest control, weed control, show, pets Considerable physical changesCommon in the wild and in captivity2a Anseriformes
Domestic yak (Bos grunniens)[3]Wild yak (Bos mutus)2500 BCETibet, Nepalmeat, milk, fiber, horns, dung, working, plowing, guarding, fighting, racing, pack, mount, show, pets Tame, slight physical changesFairly common in captivity; threatened in the wild1b Bovidae
Domestic Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus)Wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus)2500 BCECentral Asia (Afghanistan)meat, milk, hair, dung, pack, mount, show, pets Tame, few physical changesModerately common in captivity, critically endangered in the wild1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Llama (Lama glama)[3]Guanaco (Lama guanicoe cacsilensis)[42]2400 BCE[43]Peru, Boliviameat, fiber, manure, working, guarding, racing, draft, pack, lawn mowing, weed control, show, pets Slight physical changesFairly common in the wild and in captivity1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Alpaca (Lama pacos)[3]Vicuña (Lama vicugna mensalis)[42]2400 BCE[43]Peru, Boliviameat, milk, fiber, manure, guarding, lawn mowing, weed control, show, pets Considerable physical changesFairly common in the wild and in captivity1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Domestic guineafowl (Numida meleagris domesticus)West African helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris galeatus)2400 BCE[44]West Africameat, eggs, manure, guarding, alarming, pest control, show, pets Mainly unaltered from the wild populationSomewhat common in the wild and in captivity2b Galliformes
Fuegian dog or Yaghan dog†[45]Culpeo or Andean fox (Lycalopex culpaeus)date uncertain[46]Argentina, Chilehunting, guarding, warmth, pets Tame, slight physical changesExtinct in captivity, but common in the wild1c Carnivora
Domestic ferret (Mustela furo)European polecat (Mustela putorius)1500 BCE[47]North Africahunting, racing, pest control, show, pets Tame, slight physical changesCommon in captivity, somewhat common in the wild, feral populations rare1c Carnivora
Domestic Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata domestica)Wild Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata sylvestris)700–600 BCE[43]South Americameat, eggs, feathers, manure, guarding, pest control, show, pets Tame, some physical changesCommon in captivity, feral populations rare2a Anseriformes
Barbary dove or ringed turtle dove (Streptopelia risoria)African collared dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea)500 BCENorth Africameat, show, pets Slight physical changesCommon in both captivity and feral populations2c Columbiformes
Domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo domesticus)South Mexican wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo)180 CE[43]Mexicomeat, eggs, feathers, manure, guarding, pest control, show, pets Considerable physical changesCommon in the wild and in captivity2b Galliformes
Goldfish (Carassius auratus)Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio)300 CE to 400 CEChinaracing, pest control, ornamental, show, pets Tame, significant physical changesVery common and abundant in captivity, extent of status in the wild unclear5a Cyprinidae
Domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus)Iberian rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus algirus)[48]600 CE[49]Europemeat, fiber, pelts, manure, racing, lawn mowing, weed control, research, show, pets Tame, significant physical changesCommon in captivity, rare in native habitat, common in introduced range1e Other mammals
Koi (Cyprinus rubrofuscus)Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus)the 11th century CEJapanornamental, show, pets Tame, considerable physical changesFairly common in captivity, threatened in the wild5a Cyprinidae
Japanese quail (C. japonica) or Domesticated quailCommon quail (C. coturnix)the 11~12th century CEJapanmeat, eggs, research, pets considerable physical changesCommon in the wild and in captivity2b Galliformes
Domestic canary (Serinus canaria domestica)Wild canary (Serinus canaria canaria)the 15th century CEthe Canary Islands, Europecoal mining, fighting, research, show, pets Slight physical changesCommon in the wild and in captivity2d Passeriformes
Society finch or Bengalese finch (Lonchura striata domestica)White-rumped munia or striated finch (Lonchura striata swinhoei) with some contribution from the Indian silverbill or white-throated munia (Euodice malabarica)unknown, may have been introduced to Japan sometime around the early 18th century CE[50]Japanpets, show, research Slight physical changesFairly common in captivity; common in the wild2d Passeriformes
Fancy mouse a.k.a. laboratory mouse (Mus musculus domestica)Western European house mouse (Mus musculus domesticus)1100 BCE (China), then the 17th century CE (Europe)[51]Chinaanimal feed, racing, research, show, pets Tame, significant physical changesCommon in the wild and in captivity1d Rodentia
Fancy rat a.k.a. laboratory rat (Rattus norvegicus domestica)Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus)the 19th century CE[52]the United Kingdomanimal feed, research, show, pets Tame, some physical and psychological changesCommon in the wild and in captivity1d Rodentia
Domestic mink (Neogale vison domesticus)[53]American mink (Neogale vison)the 19th century CENorth Americafur, hunting, pest control, pets
Some physical and psychological changesSomewhat common in the wild and in captivity1c Carnivora
Domesticated silver fox (Vulpes vulpes amicus)American red fox (Vulpes vulpes fulva)[54][55][56]the 1800s and the 1950sPrince Edward Island; introduced to the Soviet Union (Russia)fur, pelts, research, pets Tame, some physical changesVery small domestic population, wild relatives fairly common1c Carnivora
Domesticated hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris, A. algirus, Hemiechinus auritus and H. collaris)Four-toed (Atelerix albiventris), Algerian (A. algirus), long-eared (Hemiechinus auritus), and Indian long-eared hedgehog (H. collaris)the 1980sCentral and Eastern Africapets Slight physical changesCommon in the wild, somewhat rare in captivity1e Other mammals

Tame, partially domesticated, and widely captive-bred animals

Due to the somewhat unclear outlines of what precisely constitutes domestication, there are some species that may or may not be fully domesticated. There are also some species that are extensively commercially used by humans, but are not significantly altered from wild-type animals. Many animals on this second table are at least somewhat altered from wild-type animals due to their extensive interactions with humans, albeit not to the point that they are regarded as distinct forms (therefore, no separate wild ancestors are noted) or would be unable to survive if reintroduced to the wild.

Species and subspeciesDateLocation of originPurposeImageChanges from wild ancestor/ NotesExtent in the wild vs. captivityTaxon group
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) including subspecies Sri Lankan (E. m. maximus), Indian (E. m. indicus), Sumatran (E. m. sumatranus), Bornean (E. m. borneensis) and formerly Syrian elephants (E. m. asurus)†[57][58][59]2000 BCE (uncertain for E. m. maximus, E. m. sumatranus, E. m. borneensis and E. m. asurus)†India, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Nepal, Borneo, China, Indochina, formerly Irandung, working, hunting, fighting, racing, transportation, mount, patrol, worship, show Individuals taken from the wild and tamed on a wide scaleSyrian subspecies extinct in the wild and in captivity; other subspecies somewhat common in captivity, but endangered in the wild[60][61]1e Other mammals
Domestic reindeer (Rangifer tarandus domesticus)3000 BCEFennoscandia, Western Russia (possibly Eastern Russia),[62]
China, Mongolia
meat, milk, leather, hides, antlers, transportation, mount, pets 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Common (S. camelus) and Somali ostriches (S. molybdophanes)date uncertainAfrica, Mesopotamiameat, eggs, feathers, sacrifices 2f Palaeognathae
Scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)2320–2150 BCEEgyptmeat, hides, horns, sacrifices Small captive population, but nearly extinct in the wild1b Bovidae
Caracal (Caracal caracal)[63]date uncertain, possibly 200 BCEEgypt, India, Southern Africahunting, pest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) including subspecies Southeast African (A. j. jubatus), Northeast African (A. j. soemmeringii) and Asiatic cheetahs (A. j. venaticus)[64][65]1500 BCEEgypt, India, the Middle East, South Africahunting, tourism, pets 1c Carnivora
Bubal hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus buselaphus)†date uncertainEgyptmeat, hides, horns, sacrifices Historically farmedExtinct in the wild and in captivity1b Bovidae
Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)pre-modern China (date uncertain)Chinapest control, ornamental, pets 2a Anseriformes
Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)date uncertainEgyptmeat, eggs, feathers, guarding, ornamental, pets Common in the wild and in captivity, feral populations very common2a Anseriformes
Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)[66]5000 BCEChinapest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Common genet (Genetta genetta)[67]date uncertainAfricapest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Eastern honey bee (Apis cerana) including subspecies Chinese (A. c. cerana), Indian (A. c. indica) and Japanese honey bees (A. c. japonica)date uncertainSouth Asia, Thailand, Japan, Chinahoney, wax, pollination 6a Hymenoptera
European fallow (Dama dama) and Persian fallow deer (D. mesopotamica)[68]1000 BCEthe Mediterranean Basin, the Levantmeat, hides, antlers, pets 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
European medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis)[69][70]800 BCEEurope, Asiabloodletting, surgery, therapy, research, saliva, pets Captive-bred7b Annelida
Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus)700–500 BCE[43]Chile, Peru, Mexicodye Very common in the wild6b Other insects
Indian (Pavo cristatus) and green peafowl (P. muticus)500 BCE (uncertain for P. muticus)India, Javameat, feathers, ornamental, guarding, pest control, pets Fairly common in the wild2b Galliformes
Common hill myna (Gracula religiosa)kept in ancient Greece, date of captive breeding uncertainGreecepets, talking bird 2d Passeriformes
Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) including subspecies African (P. k. krameri) and Indian rose-ringed parakeets (P. k. manillensis)classical antiquity (date uncertain)West Africa, Indiapets, talking bird Captive-bred, plumage colour changes2e Psittaciformes
Red deer (Cervus elaphus)[71][72] including subspecies Caspian (C. e. maral), Norwegian (C. e. atlanticus) and Scottish red deer (C. e. scoticus)~1 CEChina, Russia, Europe (including the United Kingdom), Iranmeat, milk, leather, hides, antlers, velvet, pets Captive-bred1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Roman snail (Helix pomatia)100 CEEuropemeat, eggs, shells, slime, pets Captive-bred7a Mollusca
Stingless bees (Melipona beecheii), (M. scutellaris), (M. bicolor), (M. quadrifasciata) and (M. subnitida)180 CEMexico, the Amazon Basinhoney, wax, propolis, pollination, pets 6a Hymenoptera
White (Cacatua alba), sulphur-crested (C. galerita), Salmon-crested (Cacatua moluccensis), blue-eyed (C. ophthalmica), and Red-vented cockatoos (C. haematuropygia); long-billed (C. tenuirostris), western (C. pastinator), little (C. sanguinea) and Tanimbar corellas (C. goffiniana)the Tang dynasty (618–907 CE) (C. alba)China, Australia, Indonesia, New Guineapets, show Captive-bred2e Psittaciformes
Great (Phalacrocorax carbo) and Japanese cormorants (P. capillatus)960 CEChina, Japanfishing 2g Other birds
Mute swan (Cygnus olor)1000-1500 CEEurope (including the United Kingdom)meat, feathers, ornamental, guarding, pets 2a Anseriformes
House cricket (Acheta domesticus)the 12th century CESouthwestern Asia, China, Japanmeat, animal feed, fighting, pets Somewhat common in captivity, very common in the wild6b Other insects
Common quail (Coturnix coturnix)1100–1900 CEEurasiameat, eggs, research, pets 2b Galliformes
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)1200–1500 CEEurope, Asiameat, eggs, pets 5a Cyprinidae
Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora)the Ming dynasty (1368–1644 CE)Chinapets Non-wild coloration pied and fancy colored Java sparrows from long Asian captivity lines are hand tamableThreatened in the wild2d Passeriformes
Siamese fighting fish or betta (Betta splendens); Spotted betta (B. picta)the 19th century CE (uncertain for B. picta)Thailand, Malaysia, Borneofighting, show, pets Very significant physical and slight behavioral changesCommon in captivity5b Other fish
Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) including subspecies masked bobwhite (C. v. ridgwayi)date uncertainthe United States, Sonorameat, eggs, feathers, pets Captive-bred, plumage changes2b Galliformes
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)date uncertainEuropepets, singing Captive-bred2d Passeriformes
Indian grey mongoose (Urva edwardsii)date uncertainIndiapest control, fighting, pets 1c Carnivora
Gambian pouched (Cricetomys gambianus) and Emin's pouched rats (C. emini)at least 1997,[73] but possibly the early 1990s (uncertain for C. emini)Sub-Saharan Africameat, landmine detection, tuberculosis detection, pest control, pets 1d Rodentia
Golden (Chrysolophus pictus) and Lady Amherst's pheasants (C. amherstiae)date uncertainChinaornamental, pest control, pets 2b Galliformes
Common (Phasianus colchicus) and green pheasants (P. versicolor)date uncertainAsia, Japanmeat, eggs, ornamental, pest control, pets 2b Galliformes
Sika deer (Cervus nippon)[74]date uncertainChina, Taiwan, Japanmeat, hides, antlers, tourism, pets 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Common (Taurotragus oryx) and Giant eland (T. derbianus)date uncertainZimbabwe, South Africa, Kenyameat, milk, leather, hides, horns 1b Bovidae
American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)[75]date uncertainthe southeastern United Statesmeat, hides, teeth, blood, pets Captive-bredOnce uncommon in the wild; captive breeding has led to the species both recovering across and repopulating much of its range.3d Other reptiles
Eurasian elk or moose (Alces alces)[76] including subspecies Alaskan moose (A. a. gigas)date uncertainRussia, Finland, Sweden, Alaskameat, milk, hides, antlers, working, draft, mount, transportation, research, pets 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)the 1850sAustraliapets, show, talking bird Captive-bred, plumage colour/pattern changes, some breeds are physically largerFairly common in the wild and in captivity2e Psittaciformes
Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)the 1870sAustraliapets, show, talking bird Captive-bred, plumage colour/pattern changesCommon in the wild and in captivity2e Psittaciformes
Elk or wapiti (Cervus canadensis)date uncertainNorth America, Russia, Chinameat, leather, hides, antlers, velvet, pets Captive-bred1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
European mink (Mustela lutreola)the 1800sEurope, Russiafur 1c Carnivora
Coypu or nutria (Myocastor coypus)the late 19th to the early 20th century CEArgentinameat, fur, aquatic weed control, pets Captive-bred1d Rodentia
Guppy (Poecilia reticulata);[77] Cauca (P. caucana), sailfin (P. latipinna), shortfin (P. mexicana), liberty (P. salvatoris), common (P. sphenops), and Yucatán mollies (P. velifera); Endler's livebearer (P. wingei)date uncertainBarbados, Brazil, El Salvador, Guyana, Mexico, Venezuelabait, pest control, research, pets 5b Other fish
Lesser fruit fly, vinegar fly or pomace fly (Drosophila melanogaster)the 1910sAustralia, South Africaresearch, animal feed Captive-bred6b Other insects
Chinese hamster (Cricetulus griseus)the 1920sChinaresearch, biotechnology, pets 1d Rodentia
Rosy-faced (Agapornis roseicollis), yellow-collared (A. personatus), Fischer's (A. fischeri), black-cheeked (A. nigrigenis), black-winged (A. taranta), and red-headed lovebirds (A. pullarius)the 1920s (uncertain for A. personatus, A. fischeri, A. nigrigenis, A. taranta and A. pullarius)Africa, Madagascarpets Captive-bred, plumage colour/pattern changes in rosy-faced lovebird2e Psittaciformes
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae; various species and subspecies)the 1920snorthern and eastern Australia, New Guinea, islands in Cenderawasih Bay and the Raja Ampat Islands in Indonesiapest control, pets 5b Other fish
Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)the 1930sSyria, Turkeypets, research 1d Rodentia
Turkish hamster (Mesocricetus brandti)the 20th century CEArmenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkeypets, research 1d Rodentia
Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)the 1930sthe Andesfur, research, pets 1d Rodentia
Short-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla)the 1930sthe Andesfur Raised in captivityCritically endangered in the wild1d Rodentia
Water flea (Daphnia magna)the 1930sNorth America, Eurasia, Africaresearch, animal feed 6c Other arthropods
African (Xenopus laevis) and western clawed frogs (X. tropicalis)the 1950s (uncertain for X. tropicalis)Southern Africa, West Africaresearch, pets Captive-bred4a Anura
Sea-monkey (Artemia nyos)the 1950sthe United Statespets, research Captive-bred6c Other arthropods
Ball (Python regius), Borneo (P. breitensteini), Sumatran short-tailed (P. curtus) and Brongersma's short-tailed pythons (P. brongersmai)the 1960s (uncertain for P. breitensteini, P. curtus and P. brongersmai)Africa, Sumatra, Borneo, Malaysiapets Captive-bred3a Serpentes
Burmese python (Python bivittatus) including subspecies dwarf Burmese python (P. b. progschai)[78][79]date uncertainMyanmar, Thailand, Bali, Java, Sulawesimeat, skins, medicine, pets Captive-bred3a Serpentes
Campbell's dwarf (Phodopus campbelli), winter white dwarf (P. sungorus) and Roborovski dwarf hamsters (P. roborovskii)the 1960sMongolia, Russia, Chinapets, research 1d Rodentia
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum); tiger (A. tigrinum) and barred tiger salamanders (A. mavortium)the 20th century CE (uncertain for A. tigrinum and A. mavortium)Mexico, the United Statesresearch, pets Slight physical changesA. mexicanum Critically endangered in the wild; A. tigrinum and A. mavortium less threatened4b Other amphibians
Common leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius)the 20th century CE (uncertain for E. m. afghanicus)Pakistan, Afghanistanpets Slight physical changesSomewhat common in captivity3b Lacertilia
American bison (Bison bison) including subspecies wood bison (B. b. athabascae)the 20th century CE (uncertain for B. b. athabascae)North Americameat, leather, hides, fiber, horns, guarding, pets 1b Bovidae
Companion parrots (Psittaciformes; various species and subspecies)[80][81]the 1980s and 1990sAustralia, Africa, Asia, North America, Central America, South America, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Fijipets, show, talking bird, ornamental, guarding, education, therapy Captive-bred, plumage colour changes in some species (e.g. grey parrot, turquoise-fronted amazon, green-cheeked parakeet and others)2e Psittaciformes
Poison dart frogs (Dendrobatidae spp.)the mid- to late 20th century CEGuyana, Suriname, Brazil, French Guiana, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuelapets Slight physical changes; loss of toxicity4a Anura
Common (Lampropeltis getula), grey-banded (L. alterna), and Thayer's kingsnakes (L. mexicana thayeri); Milk snake (L. triangulum)date uncertainArizona, Florida, Mexico, Californiapets 3a Serpentes
Corn (Pantherophis gutttatus) and western rat snakes (P. obsoletus)the 1960s (uncertain for P. obsoletus)the United Statespets Slight physical changesSomewhat common in captivity, common in the wild3a Serpentes
Madagascar hissing (Gromphadorhina portentosa) and wide-horned hissing cockroaches (G. oblongonota)the 1960s (uncertain for G. oblongonota)Madagascarpets Captive-bred6b Other insects
Central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) and related speciesthe 1970sAustraliapets Slight physical changes3b Lacertilia
Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)[82]the 1970sChinameat, algae control 5a Cyprinidae
Sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps)[83]the 1980sAustraliapest control, pets 1e Other mammals
Buff-tailed (Bombus terrestris) and common eastern bumblebees (B. impatiens)the 1980s (uncertain for B. impatiens)Europe (including the United Kingdom), North Americawax, pollination 6a Hymenoptera
Greater (Rhea americana) and Darwin's rheas (R. pennata)[84]the 1990s (uncertain for R. pennata)South Americameat, eggs, feathers, leather, oil, pets 2f Palaeognathae
Australian emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae novaehollandiae)the 1990sAustraliameat, eggs, feathers, leather, oil, guarding, pets 2f Palaeognathae
Fringe-eared oryx (Oryx beisa callotis)date uncertainKenyameat, leather, hides, horns 1b Bovidae
Common degu (Octodon degus)the 1990sthe Chilean Andespets, research 1d Rodentia
Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus); Persian (M. persicus), Libyan (M. libycus), Shaw's (M. shawi), Tristram's (M. tristrami) and Sundevall's jirds (M. crassus)the 1990s (uncertain for M. persicus, M. libycus, M. shawi, M. tristrami and M. crassus)Mongolia, Algeria, Iran, Libya, Turkey, Egyptpets, research 1d Rodentia
Green (Iguana iguana) and Lesser Antillean iguanas (I. delicatissima)the 1990s (uncertain for I. delicatissima)South America, the Lesser Antillesmeat, leather, pets Captive-bred3b Lacertilia
Carpet python (Morelia spilota) including subspecies diamond python (M. s. spilota); eastern (M. s. mcdowelli), Murray Darling (M. s. metcalfei), Torresian (M. s. variegata) and jungle carpet pythons (M. s. cheynei)date uncertainIndonesia, Australia, New Guineapets Captive-bred3a Serpentes
Southern green tree (Morelia viridis), southwestern carpet (M. imbricata), rough-scaled (M. carinata) and Bredl's pythons (M. bredli)the mid-1990s (uncertain for M. carinata and M. bredli)Indonesia, Australia, New Guineapets Captive-bred3a Serpentes
Red-tailed black (Calyptorhynchus banksii), yellow-tailed black (C. funereus) and glossy black cockatoos (C. lathami)the late 1990s (uncertain for C. funereus and C. lathami)Australiapets, education Captive-bred2e Psittaciformes
Gouldian finch (Chloebia gouldiae)the late 1990sAustraliapets, show 2d Passeriformes
Australian green (Ranoidea caerulea), orange-eyed (R. chloris), leaf green (R. phyllochroa), mountain stream (R. barringtonensis), magnificent (R. splendida), Blue Mountains (R. citropa) and dainty green tree frogs (R. gracilenta); growling grass frog (R. raniformis)the late 20th century CE (uncertain for R. chloris, R. phyllochroa, R. barringtonensis, R. splendida, R. citropa, R. gracilenta and R. raniformis)Australiaresearch, pets Captive-bred4a Anura
Argentine (Ceratophrys ornata), Brazilian (C. aurita), Venezuelan (C. calcarata), Surinam (C. cornuta), Caatinga (C. joazeirensis), Pacific (C. stolzmanni) and Cranwell's horned frogs (C. cranwelli)the late 20th century CE (uncertain for C. aurita, C. calcarata, C. cornuta, C. joazeirensis, C. stolzmanni and C. cranwelli)Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Suriname, Ecuadorpets Captive-bred4a Anura
Crucian (Carassius carassius), Japanese white crucian (C. cuvieri) and Prussian carp (C. gibelio); ginbuna (C. langdorfii)[85]the 2000s (uncertain for C. cuvieri, C. gibelio and C. langdorfii)England, Russia, Japanmeat, research, pets 5a Cyprinidae
King quail (Synoicus chinensis)date uncertainAsia, Australiapets 2b Galliformes
Common (Corvus corax), white-necked (C. albicollis) and Australian ravens (C. coronoides); carrion (C. corone), hooded (C. cornix), American (C. brachyrhynchos), pied (C. albus) and house crows (C. splendens); rook (C. frugilegus)[86][87][88][89][90][91][92]date uncertainEurope, Africa, India, Australia, North Americapest control, research, show, pets 2d Passeriformes
Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster)[93]date uncertainIndiafishing 2g Other birds
Southern (Chauna torquata) and northern screamers (C. chavaria)date uncertainSouth Americaguarding 2a Anseriformes
Horned screamer (Anhima cornuta)[94]date uncertainSouth Americaguarding 2a Anseriformes
Red-legged seriema (Cariama cristata)date uncertainSouth Americaguarding 2g Other birds
Golden (Aquila chrysaetos),[95]eastern imperial (A. heliaca), Spanish imperial (A. adalberti), wedge-tailed (A. audax), steppe (A. nipalensis), tawny (A. rapax), Bonelli's (A. fasciata) and Verreaux's eagles (A. verreauxii); African hawk-eagle (A. spilogaster)date uncertainEurope, North America, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Africa, Australiafalconry, intercepting, pest control, show, pets 2g Other birds
Bald (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)[96][97] and white-tailed eagles (H. albicilla); African fish eagle (H. vocifer); white-bellied sea (H. leucogaster) and Steller's sea eagles (H. pelagicus)date uncertainNorth America, Europe, Russia, Africa, Australiafalconry, intercepting, pest control, show, pets 2g Other birds
Harris's hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus harrisi)[98]date uncertainthe United Statesfalconry, pest control, show, pets 2g Other birds
Northern (Accipiter gentilis),[99] crested (A. trivirgatus) and African goshawks (A. tachiro); Cooper's (A. cooperii) and sharp-shinned hawks (A. striatus); Eurasian (A. nisus), Ovambo (A. ovampensis), collared (A. cirrocephalus), Japanese (A. gularis) and black sparrowhawks (A. melanoleucus); besra (A. virgatus); shikra (A. badius)date uncertainEurope, Asia, Africa, North Americafalconry, pest control, show, pets 2g Other birds
Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)[100] including subspecies Western Siberian (B. b. sibiricus), Eastern Siberian (B. b. yenisseensis) and Turkmenian eagle-owls (B. b. omissus)date uncertainEurope, Russia, Turkmenistanpest control, show, pets 2g Other birds
Tawny owl (Strix aluco)[101]date uncertainEurope (including the United Kingdom)pest control, show, pets 2g Other birds
Puna ibis (Plegadis ridgwayi)date uncertainPerumeat, eggs, pest control 2g Other birds
Celebes warty pig (Sus celebensis)[102]date uncertainSulawesimeat, tusks, pets Historically farmed1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Red-necked wallaby (Notamacropus rufogriseus),[103]the 2000sTasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Waleslawn mowing, research, tourism, pets 1e Other mammals
Red kangaroo (Osphranter rufus)[104]date uncertainAustraliameat, leather, tourism, pets 1e Other animals
Tiger (Dasyurus maculatus), eastern (D. viverrinus), western (D. geoffroii) and northern quolls (D. hallucatus)[105][106][107][108]date uncertainAustraliapest control, pets 1e Other mammals
Smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata)[109]date uncertainBangladeshfishing, pets 1c Carnivora
Beech marten (Martes foina)[110][111] and sable (M. zibellina)date uncertainEurope, Russia, Indiafur, pest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Fisher or Pennant's marten (Pekania pennanti)date uncertainNorth Americafur, pest control, research, pets 1c Carnivora
Least (Mustela nivalis), Siberian (M. sibirica)[112] and yellow-bellied weasels (M. kathiah); European polecat (M. putorius)[113][114]date uncertainEurope, Russia, Indiapest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Lesser grison (Galictis cuja)date uncertainSouth Americahunting, pest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus)date uncertainArgentina, Chilepest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Common raccoon (Procyon lotor)[115]date uncertainNorth Americapest control, show, pets 1c Carnivora
Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)[116]date uncertainNorth America, Central Americapest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Mountain paca (Cuniculus taczanowskii)date uncertainMexico, Argentina, Ecuadormeat, pets 1d Rodentia
Malayan (Hystrix brachyura),[117]Sunda (H. javanica), Indian crested (H. indica), African crested (H. cristata), Cape (H. africaeaustralis) and Philippine porcupines (H. pumila)date uncertainVietnam, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Africameat, quills, pets 1d Rodentia
Steppe lemming (Lagurus lagurus)date uncertainthe Eurasian steppepets 1d Rodentia
Lesser Egyptian (Gerbillus gerbillus), greater Egyptian (G. pyramidum), pale (G. perpallidus) and pleasant gerbils (G. amoenus)date uncertainEgypt, Libyapets 1d Rodentia
Eurasian harvest mouse (Micromys minutus)[118]date uncertainEuropepest control, pets 1d Rodentia
Chinese cobra (Naja atra)[119]date uncertainChinavenom, skins, pets Captive-bred3a Serpentes
Crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) including subspecies Adelaide (P. e. adelaidae) and yellow rosellas (P. e. flaveolus)date uncertainAustraliapets Captive-bred2e Psittaciformes
Western (Platycercus icterotis), green (P. caledonicus), pale-headed (P. adscitus) and northern rosellas (P. venustus)date uncertainAustraliapets Captive-bred2e Psittaciformes
Eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius) including subspecies golden-mantled rosella (P. e. elecica)date uncertainAustraliapets Captive-bred2e Psittaciformes
Hispaniolan (Trachemys decorata), Colombian (T. callirostris), Cuban (T. decussata), D'Orbigny's (T. dorbigni), Nicaraguan (T. emolli), ornate (T. ornata), Jamaican (T. terrapen) and Meso-American sliders (T. venusta)date uncertainHispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Colombia, Cuba, Brazil, Uruguay, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, Jamaicapets Captive-bred3c Testudines
Pond slider (Trachemys scripta) including subspecies yellow-bellied (T. s. scripta), red-eared (T. s. elegans) and Cumberland sliders (T. s. troostii)date uncertainthe south-central and southeastern United Statesmeat, pets Easy to tameFairly common in captivity, common in the wild3c Testudines
Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis)[120]date uncertainChinameat, pets Captive-bred3c Testudines
Chinese pond (Mauremys reevesii) and yellow pond turtles (M. mutica)[121]date uncertainChinameat, pets Captive-bred3c Testudines
Common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)[122]date uncertainFloridameat, pets Captive-bred3c Testudines
Keeled box (Cuora mouhotii)[123] and Golden coin turtles (C. trifasciata)date uncertainChinameat, pets Captive-bred3c Testudines
Wattle-necked softshell turtle (Palea steindachneri)date uncertainChinameat, pets Captive-bred3c Testudines
Arrau turtle (Podocnemis expansa)[124]date uncertainBrazilmeat, pets Captive-bred3c Testudines
Saltwater (Crocodylus porosus), Nile (C. niloticus), West African (C. suchus), mugger (C. palustris), American (C. acutus), Cuban (C. rhombifer), Morelet's (C. moreletii), Orinoco (C. intermedius), freshwater (C. johnsoni), Siamese (C. siamensis), Philippine (C. mindorensis) and New Guinea crocodiles (C. novaeguineae)[125][126][127][128][129][130]date uncertainFlorida, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Africa, Iran, India, Thailand, Myanmar, Sumatra, Borneo, the Philippines, Australia, Papua New Guineameat, hides, teeth, blood, fat, guarding, tourism, show, pets Captive-bred3d Other reptiles
Crimson (Neochmia phaeton) and red-browed finches (N. temporalis)date uncertainNew Guinea, Australiapets, show 2d Passeriformes
Star finch (Bathilda ruficauda)date uncertainAustraliapets, show 2d Passeriformes
Grey partridge (Perdix perdix)date uncertainHungary, the United Kingdommeat, eggs, feathers, pets 2b Galliformes
Red-legged (Alectoris rufa), chukar (A. chukar), Philby's (A. philbyi), Arabian (A. melanocephala) and Barbary partridges (A. barbara)date uncertainFrance, Afghanistan, North Africa, Yemen, Omanmeat, eggs, feathers, pets 2b Galliformes
Chinese bamboo partridge (Bambusicola thoracicus)date uncertainChina, Indiameat, eggs, feathers, pets 2b Galliformes
Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus)date uncertainNepalmeat, eggs, feathers, ornamental, pets 2b Galliformes
Scaled (Callipepla squamata), elegant (C. douglasii), Gambel's (C. gambelii) and California quails (C. californica)[131]date uncertainMexico, Utah, Californiameat, eggs, feathers, pets 2b Galliformes
Montezuma quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae)date uncertainMexicomeat, eggs, feathers, pets 2b Galliformes
Vulturine guineafowl (Acryllium vulturinum)date uncertainEthiopiameat, pest control, pets 2b Galliformes
Harlequin (Coturnix delegorguei), rain (C. coromandelica) and stubble quails (C. pectoralis)date uncertainAfrica, India, Australiameat, eggs, feathers, pets 2b Galliformes
Edible-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus)[132]date uncertainIndonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singaporenests 2g Other birds
Tarantulas (Theraphosidae, various species and subspecies)[133]date uncertainNorth America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Papua New Guinearesearch, venom, pets Captive-bredCommon in captivity, becoming rare in the wild6c Other arthropods
Crested (Correlophus ciliatus) and suras geckos (C. sarasinorum)date uncertainNew Caledoniapets Captive-bredSomewhat common in captivity, nearly extinct in the wild3b Lacertilia
Roan (Hippotragus equinus)[134] and sable antelopes (H. niger)[135]date uncertainSouth Africameat, horns 1b Bovidae
Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros),[136] nyala (T. angasii),[137] and Cape bushbuck (T. sylvaticus)date uncertainSouth Africameat, hides, horns, pets 1b Bovidae
Blue (Connochaetes taurinus)[138] and black wildebeest (C. gnou)[139]date uncertainSouth Africa, Kenyameat, leather, hides, horns, pets 1b Bovidae
Bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) including subspecies blesbok (D. p. phillipsi)[140]date uncertainSouth Africameat, hides, horns 1b Bovidae
Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus)date uncertainIndia, Pakistanmeat, hides, horns, pets Historically farmed1b Bovidae
Scaly-breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata)date uncertainSoutheast Asiapets, research Slight physical changesFairly common in the wild and in captivity2d Passeriformes
Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)date uncertainIndia, Pakistanmeat, hides, horns, pets 1b Bovidae
Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis)[141]date uncertainSouth Africameat, hides, horns, pets 1b Bovidae
Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia)[142]date uncertainNorth Africameat, horns 1b Bovidae
African buffalo (Syncerus caffer)[143][144]date uncertainSouth Africameat, leather, horns 1b Bovidae
Collared peccary (Dicotyles tajacu)[145]date uncertainBrazilmeat, pets 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Thorold's deer (Cervus albirostris)[146]date uncertainChinameat, antlers 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
White-tailed (Odocoileus virginianus)[147] and mule deer (O. hemionus)date uncertainVirginia, West Virginia, Florida, Montana, Canada, Colombiameat, hides, antlers, pets 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Dwarf (Moschus berezovskii), alpine (M. chrysogaster), white-bellied (M. leucogaster) and Siberian musk deer (M. moschiferus)[148][149][150]date uncertainChina, India, Russiameat, hides, tusks, musk 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta)[151][152][153][154]date uncertainSouth Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeriahunting, guarding, waste management, tourism, show, pets 1c Carnivora
Fennec fox (Vulpes zerda)[155]date uncertainNorth Africapest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Grey (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) and island foxes (U. littoralis)[156]date uncertainthe eastern United States, the Channel Islands, Californiapelts, pest control, pets 1c Carnivora
Meerkat or suricate (Suricata suricatta)[157][158]date uncertainSouth Africapest control, research, education, therapy, tourism, show, pets 1c Carnivora
Common kusimanse (Crossarchus obscurus)date uncertainWest Africapets, pest control Captive-bred1c Carnivora
Kissing gourami (Helostoma temminckii)date uncertainThailand, Indonesiameat, pets 5b Other fish
Giant (Osphronemus goramy),[159][160] giant red tail (O. laticlavius) and elephant ear gouramis (O. exodon)date uncertainSoutheast Asiameat, weed control, pets Captive-bred5b Other fish
Red-bellied (Pygocentrus nattereri), piraya (P. piraya) and black spot piranha (P. cariba)date uncertainSouth Americameat, teeth, research, pets Fairly common in captivity, common in the wild5b Other fish
Atlantic bluefin (Thunnus thynnus), Pacific bluefin (T. orientalis), southern bluefin (T. maccoyii), yellowfin (T. albacares) and bigeye tunas (T. obesus); albacore or longfin tuna (T. alalunga)[161][162]date uncertainEurope, East Asia, Australia, Hawaii, North Americameat, eggs Captive-bred5b Other fish
European sea (Acipenser sturio), white (A. transmontanus), shortnose (A. brevirostrum), Persian (A. persicus), Siberian (A. baerii), Adriatic (A. naccarii) and starry sturgeons (A. stellatus)[163][164][165][166]date uncertainEurope, Alaska, California, Canada, Iran, Russia, Albania, the Aegean Seameat, eggs, pets Captive-bred5b Other fish
Malabar (Epinephelus malabaricus), giant (E. lanceolatus), greasy (E. tauvina), areolate (E. areolatus), dusky (E. marginatus), wavy-lined (E. undulosus), six-bar (E. sexfasciatus) and orange-spotted groupers (E. coioides)[167][168][169]date uncertainAsia, Australia, Fiji, South Africa, Italy, the Indo-Pacificmeat Captive-bred5b Other fish
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss); Chinook (O. tshawytscha) and Masu salmon (O. masou)date uncertainEurope, Asia, North Americameat, eggs Captive-bred5b Other fish
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and brown trout (S. trutta)date uncertainEurope (including the United Kingdom), Alaska, Canada, Chile, Russia, Australia, Tasmaniameat, eggs Captive-bred5b Other fish
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer),[170] Japanese lates (L. japonicus) and Nile perch (L. niloticus)[171]date uncertainthe United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Australia, Japan, Africameat, pets Captive-bred5b Other fish
Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)date uncertainthe United States, Asia, Panama, Mexicomeat Captive-bred5b Other fish
European bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)date uncertainEuropemeat Captive-bred5b Other fish
Milkfish (Chanos chanos)[172]date uncertainthe Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesiameat Captive-bred5b Other fish
Northern pike (Esox lucius)[173]date uncertainEuropemeat, eggs, research, pets Captive-bred5b Other fish
Alligator (Atractosteus spatula), Cuban (A. tristoechus) and tropical gars (A. tropicus)[174][175][176]date uncertainNorth America, Cuba, Costa Ricameat, pets Captive-bred5b Other fish
Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)date uncertainChinameat, weed control 5a Cyprinidae
Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus)date uncertainChinameat, pest control, medicine 5a Cyprinidae
Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)date uncertainChinameat 5a Cyprinidae
Giant barb (Catlocarpio siamensis)[177]date uncertainVietnammeat, pets 5a Cyprinidae
Arapaima (Arapaima gigas)[178][179]date uncertainthe Amazon Basinmeat, pets Captive-bred5b Other fish
Wels catfish (Silurus glanis)[180]date uncertainEuropemeat Captive-bred5b Other fish
Iridescent shark (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) and Mekong giant catfish (P. gigas)[181]date uncertainSoutheast Asiameat, pets Captive-bred5b Other fish
Flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus)[182]date uncertainCalifornia, Coloradomeat Captive-bred5b Other fish
Green (Etroplus suratensis)[183] and orange chromides (E. maculatus); Canara pearlspot (E. canarensis)date uncertainIndiameat, pets Captive-bred5b Other fish
Northern red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus)[184]date uncertainthe Gulf of Mexicomeat, research Captive-bred5b Other fish
Greater (Seriola dumerili), Japanese (S. quinqueradiata) and yellowtail amberjacks (S. lalandi); longfin yellowtail (S. rivoliana)[185][186]date uncertainthe Mediterranean Sea, Japan, Chile, Hawaiimeat Captive-bred5b Other fish
Southern (Paralichthys lethostigma) and olive flounders (P. olivaceus)[187]the 1980s (uncertain for P. lethostigma)the United States, Japan, China, Koreameat Captive-bred5b Other fish
European eel (Anguilla anguilla)date uncertainEurope, North Americameat Captive-bred[188]5b Other fish
Sugarbag bee (Tetragonula carbonaria) and Indian stingless bee (T. iridipennis)date uncertainAustralia, Indiahoney, wax, propolis, pollination 6a Hymenoptera
Dubia roach (Blaptica dubia)date uncertainCentral America, South Americaanimal feed, pets Captive-bred6b Other insects
Mealworm (Tenebrio molitar) and superworm (Zophobas morio)date uncertainEuropemeat, animal feed, research Captive-bred6b Other insects
Red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum)date uncertainthe United Statesresearch Captive-bred6b Other insects
Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)[189]date uncertainthe United Statesmeat, animal feed, pollination, decomposing Captive-bred6b Other insects
Waxworms (Achroia grisella and Galleria mellonella)date uncertainEurope?meat, bait, animal feed, research Captive-bred6b Other insects
American cockroach (Periplaneta americana)[190]date uncertainNorth Americameat, medicine, pets Captive-bred6b Other insects
Flame jellyfish (Rhopilema esculentum)[191]date uncertainChinameat, medicine, pets Captive-bred7c Other animals
Common (Octopus vulgaris), common Sydney (O. tetricus), big blue (O. cyanea), Mexican four-eyed (O. maya), California two-spot (O. bimaculoides), Gould's (O. mimus), long arm (O. minor), Caribbean reef (O. briareus), Caribbean dwarf (O. mercatoris) and East Pacific red octopuses (O. rubescens)[192][193][194][195][196][197]date uncertainEurope, Asia, North America, Western Australia, Hawaii, the Caribbean Seameat, ink, research, pets Captive-bred7a Mollusca
Common periwinkle (Littorina littorea)date uncertainEuropemeat, shells Captive-bred7a Mollusca
Garden snail (Cornu aspersum)date uncertainEuropemeat, eggs, shells, slime, pets Captive-bred7a Mollusca
Giant Ghana African snail (Achatina achatina)[198]date uncertainGhana, Kenyameat, eggs, shells, slime, pets Captive-bred7a Mollusca
Giant East African (Lissachatina fulica)[199] and African land snails (L. albopicta)date uncertainEast Africameat, shells, slime, education, pets Captive-bred7a Mollusca
Pacific (Eptatretus stoutii) and inshore hagfishes (E. burgeri)[200][201]date uncertainthe United States, South Korea, Japanmeat, skins, slime Captive-bred5b Other fish
Mud crab (Scylla serrata)date uncertainAsiameat, pets Captive-bred6c Other arthropods
Flower crab (Portunus armatus)[202][203]date uncertainAustraliameat Captive-bred6c Other arthropods
European (Homarus gammarus) and American lobsters (H. americanus)[204][205][206]date uncertainEurope, the United Statesmeat Captive-bred6c Other arthropods
American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus), northern leopard (L. pipiens), pig (L. grylio), and northern green frogs (L. clamitans melanota)date uncertainNorth Americameat, education, research, pets Captive-bred4a Anura
Pool (Pelophylax lessonae) and marsh frogs (P. ridibundus)[207]date uncertainEuropemeat, pets Captive-bred4a Anura
Crab-eating frog (Fejervarya cancrivora)date uncertainJavameat Captive-bred4a Anura
Chinese edible frog (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus) and Indus Valley bullfrog (H. tigerinus)date uncertainChina, Thailandmeat, pets Captive-bred4a Anura
Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis)the 14th century CEEuropemeat, pets Captured in the wild or captive-bredExtended in the wild and in captivity7a Mollusca
New Zealand green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus)the 1970sNew Zealandmeat, pets Captured in the wild and captive-bred7a Mollusca
Purple dye murex (Bolinus brandaris)classical antiquity (date uncertain)the central and western Mediterranean SeaTyrian purple, meat Historically captive-bredNo longer farmed7a Mollusca
Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis)the 19th century CE[citation needed]North Americapelts, pest control, pets Tame when captive-bred, significant physical changes[citation needed]Somewhat common in the wild and in captivity1c Carnivora

Taxonomical groupings

The categories used in the Taxon group column are:

See also

References