1.Smallest frog
Paedophryne amauensis
Adults of this New Guinea species are, on average, around 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inch) long. They are the smallest known vertebrates.
Adults of this New Guinea species are, on average, around 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inch) long. They are the smallest known vertebrates.
2.Smallest snake
Barbados threadsnake (Leptotyphlops carlae)
At 10.4 centimeters (4.1 inches), this is the smallest snake. It burrows in search of insects and other small invertebrates.
At 10.4 centimeters (4.1 inches), this is the smallest snake. It burrows in search of insects and other small invertebrates.
3.Smallest bird
Bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae)
Six centimeters (2.4 inches) at its largest, this species is the tiniest bird in the world. It is found only in Cuba.
Six centimeters (2.4 inches) at its largest, this species is the tiniest bird in the world. It is found only in Cuba.
4.Smallest fish
Paedocypris progenetica
These Sumatran fish usually reach only around 10 millimeters (0.4 inch) at maturity. One female was less than 8 millimeters (0.3 inch). They don’t even have room for a whole skull in their tiny bodies…parts of the brain are not covered by bone.
These Sumatran fish usually reach only around 10 millimeters (0.4 inch) at maturity. One female was less than 8 millimeters (0.3 inch). They don’t even have room for a whole skull in their tiny bodies…parts of the brain are not covered by bone.
5.Smallest shark
Dwarf lantern shark (Etmopterus perryi)
At around 20 centimeters (8 inches), this guy is the littlest of the sharks. The species also emits light as a form of camouflage from predators lurking below. The light helps break up the animal’s silhouette so that it blends in with the light coming from above.
At around 20 centimeters (8 inches), this guy is the littlest of the sharks. The species also emits light as a form of camouflage from predators lurking below. The light helps break up the animal’s silhouette so that it blends in with the light coming from above.
6.Smallest cetacean
Vaquita (Phocoena sinus)
The smallest of the cetaceans, the group that contains whales and dolphins, this endangered porpoise, which frequents the Gulf of California, maxes out at around 1.5 meters (4.9 feet).
The smallest of the cetaceans, the group that contains whales and dolphins, this endangered porpoise, which frequents the Gulf of California, maxes out at around 1.5 meters (4.9 feet).
7.Smallest mammal
Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus)
At less than 3 grams (0.11 ounce), this tiny shrew is the smallest mammal. Its exquisitely tuned reflexes, aided by muscles composed entirely of fast-twitch fibers, assist it in capturing insects.
At less than 3 grams (0.11 ounce), this tiny shrew is the smallest mammal. Its exquisitely tuned reflexes, aided by muscles composed entirely of fast-twitch fibers, assist it in capturing insects.
REFERENCE:https://www.britannica.com/list/queen-mabs-stable-7-of-the-smallest-animals
