Smallest Animals By Category

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Wasn’t really sure what to put here.  Time was limited and I kept wanting to make another animal post.  Originally, I was going to put ‘cutest animals’, but that brought up the usual suspects.  Then, I went with smallest.  Started off cute and then . . . Let’s just say I expected better from the fish and insect worlds.  Enjoy.

Etruscan Shrew- Smallest Mammal at 4 cm/1.5 inch length minus the tail

Bee Hummingbird- Smallest bird at 2.6 grams (females) and 1.95 grams (males)

Brookesia nana- Smallest reptile at 22 mm (males) and 29 mm (females)

P. Amauensis- Smallest amphibian at 7-7.7 mm long

Fairyfly- Smallest insect at 0.5-1.0 mm length. This is a type of parasitic wasp.

Male Photocorynus Spiniceps- Smallest fish at 6.2-7.3 mm. This is specifically the male because the females are around 4 times bigger.

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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13 Responses to Smallest Animals By Category

  2. DebyFredericks's avatar DebyFredericks says:
    January 14, 2024 at 12:13 pm

    Shrews are tiny but they are mighty!

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  3. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    January 14, 2024 at 2:07 pm

    A terrific look at the smallest. Thanks, Charles.

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  4. Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
    January 15, 2024 at 6:52 am

    I so enjoyed this!

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  5. coldhandboyack's avatar coldhandboyack says:
    January 15, 2024 at 9:42 am

    Cool post. I expect parasitic wasps to show up in one of your stories.

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  6. mitchteemley's avatar mitchteemley says:
    April 11, 2024 at 5:53 pm

    I “wow!”ed at every picture!

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