Mammals

Mammalia

Mammalia (mammals) is a class in the phylum Chordata, containing 6,868 described species.

Scientific classification

Orders

• RodentsRodentia2,757
• BatsChiroptera1,494
• Shrews, Moles and HedgehogsEulipotyphla603
• PrimatesPrimates548
• Even-toed UngulatesArtiodactyla383
• CarnivoransCarnivora333
• Kangaroos, Possums and KoalasDiprotodontia158
• American OpossumsDidelphimorphia131
• Rabbits, Hares and PikasLagomorpha112
• Carnivorous MarsupialsDasyuromorphia92
• Tenrecs and Golden MolesAfrosoricida55
• Peramelemorphia31
• Anteaters and SlothsPilosa28
• ArmadillosCingulata27
• Scandentia23
• Macroscelidea20
• Odd-toed UngulatesPerissodactyla20
• ElephantsProboscidea14
• PangolinsPholidota9
• Paucituberculata7
• HyraxesHyracoidea6
• MonotremesMonotremata5
• Manatees and DugongsSirenia5
• Dermoptera2
• Microbiotheria2
• Marsupial MolesNotoryctemorphia2
• Tubulidentata1