Every state and union territory of India has a State Animal except the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu that represents its natural heritage, wildlife diversity, and ecological identity. These animals are officially chosen by the state governments to highlight the importance of wildlife conservation and regional biodiversity.
For example, the Asiatic Lion is the state animal of Gujarat, symbolizing strength and pride. Similarly, the Indian Elephant is the state animal of Jharkhand, Karnataka and Kerala, reflecting the cultural and ecological importance of elephants in southern India.
State animals also help promote wildlife protection and environmental awareness among people. These animals play an important role in maintaining ecological balance and represent the rich biodiversity of India.
Below given the lists of State Animals of Indian states and Union Territories:
State Animals of Indian States:
| Sr. No | State | State Animal | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Blackbuck (also known as Indian Antelope) | Antilope cervicapra |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Mithun (also known as Gayal) | Bos frontalis |
| 3 | Assam | One-horned Rhinoceros (also known as Indian Rhinoceros) | Rhinoceros unicornis |
| 4 | Bihar | Gaur (also known as Indian Bison) | Bos gaurus |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Wild Asian Buffalo (also known as Van Bhainsa) | Bubalus arnee |
| 6 | Goa | Gaur (also known as Indian Bison) | Bos gaurus |
| 7 | Gujarat | Asiatic Lion | Panthera leo persica |
| 8 | Haryana | Blackbuck (also known as Indian Antelope) | Antilope cervicapra |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Snow Leopard (also known as Ghost of the Mountains) | Panthera uncia |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Indian Elephant | Elephas maximus indicus |
| 11 | Karnataka | Indian Elephant | Elephas maximus |
| 12 | Kerala | Indian Elephant | Elephas maximus |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Barasingha (also known as Swamp Deer) | Rucervus duvaucelii |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Indian Giant Squirrel (also known as Shekru) | Ratufa indica |
| 15 | Manipur | Sangai (also known as Brow-antlered Deer) | Rucervus eldii eldii |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Clouded Leopard | Neofelis nebulosa |
| 17 | Mizoram | Himalayan Serow | Capricornis thar |
| 18 | Nagaland | Mithun (also known as Gayal) | Bos frontalis |
| 19 | Odisha | Sambar Deer | Rusa unicolor |
| 20 | Punjab | Blackbuck (also known as Indian Antelope) | Antilope cervicapra |
| 21 | Rajasthan | Chinkara (also known as Indian Gazelle) | Gazella bennetti |
| 22 | Sikkim | Red Panda | Ailurus fulgens |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | Nilgiri Tahr | Nilgiritragus hylocrius |
| 24 | Telangana | Spotted Deer (also known as Jinka) | Axis axis |
| 25 | Tripura | Phayre’s Langur (also known as Phayre’s leaf monkey) | Trachypithecus phayrei |
| 26 | Uttar Pradesh | Swamp Deer (also known as Barasingha) | Rucervus duvaucelii |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Alpine Musk Deer | Moschus chrysogaster |
| 28 | West Bengal | Fishing Cat (also known as Baghrol) | Prionailurus viverrinus |
State Animals of Union Territories:
| Sr. No | Union Territory | State Animal | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Dugong (also known as Sea Cow) | Dugong dugon |
| 2 | Chandigarh | Indian Grey Mongoose | Herpestes edwardsii |
| 3 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | No officially state animal | – |
| 4 | Delhi (NCT) | Nilgai (also known as Blue bull) | Boselaphus tragocamelus |
| 5 | Jammu and Kashmir | Hangul (also known as Kashmir Stag) | Cervus hanglu hanglu |
| 6 | Ladakh | Snow Leopard | Panthera uncia |
| 7 | Lakshadweep | Butterfly Fish (also known as Fakkikadia) | Chaetodon auriga |
| 8 | Puducherry | Indian Palm Squirrel (also known as three-striped palm squirrel) | Funambulus palmarum |
Also Read:
List of Capital of Indian States and Union Territories
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q.1 Which Indian states share Blackbuck as their state animal?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab have Blackbuck as their state animal.
Q.2 Which state animal belongs to the species Panthera leo persica?
Answer: The Asiatic Lion of Gujarat belongs to this species.
Q.3 Which Union Territory has Dugong as its state animal?
Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands has Dugong as its state animal.
Q.4 What is the scientific name of the Red Panda, the state animal of Sikkim?
Answer: The scientific name of Red Panda is Ailurus fulgens.
Q.5 Which state animal is scientifically known as Elephas maximus?
Answer: The state animal of Jharkhand, Karnataka and Kerala, is scientifically known as Elephas maximus.
We hope this complete lists of State Animals of Indian states and Union Territories will help you in your preparation.
For daily GK updates, competitive exam preparation tips, and important static GK lists, stay connected with us.
Preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking, RRB or State Exams?
Follow Test your gk for daily General Knowledge updates, important exam questions, and free study resources.
Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Pinterest Join our Telegram for free GK PDFs: