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This page is a list of domestic animals,[1] and also includes a list of animals which are or may be undergoing the process of domestication and/or 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/or morphological changes from their wild ancestors; while others are little-changed from their wild ancestors despite hundreds or thousands of years of potential selective breeding. There is not always a desire to improve a species from its wild form, and a number of factors determine how quickly any changes may occur. The process of domestication is gradual, and there is no precise moment in history when a particular species can be considered to have become fully domesticated.

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Domestic animals

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Species and subspecies Wild ancestor Date Location of origin Purpose Image Degree and type of domestication Extent in wild vs captivity Taxon group
Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) Gray wolf (Canis lupus) between 30,000 BC and 15,000 BC[2][3] Eurasia Pets, hunting, herding, guarding, pest control, transportation, draft, working, show, racing, sport, rescuing, guiding, servicing, fighting, meat, research tame; significant physical and behavioral changes Very common in captivity, wild relatives are much less common, though not rare. Feral dogs abundant 1c Carnivora
Sheep (Ovis aries) Mouflon (Ovis orientalis) between 11,000 BC and 9000 BC[4][5] Southwest Asia(Iran) fibre, meat, milk, leather, pelt, vellum, pets, show, racing, research, guarding, fighting, ornamental Some physical changes Common in captivity, threatened in the wild 1b Bovidae
Domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) Wild boar (Sus scrofa) 9000 BC[6] Near East, China meat, leather, research, show, racing, fighting, truffles, pets Some physical changes Common in the wild. Much more common in captivity. Feral animals common in some areas. 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) Bezoar ibex (Capra aegagrus) 8000 BC[7] Iran milk, meat, fibre, skin, show, racing, fighting, clearing land, pets Slight physical changes Common in captivity, threatened in wild, feral goats common 1b Bovidae
Cattle (Bos primigenius taurus) Aurochs (Bos primigenius) (extinct) 8000 BC[8] Europe, Asia and North Africa meat, milk, leather, hides, working, plowing, draft, vellum, blood, transportation, soil fertilization, fighting, show, pets Some physical changes Very common in captivity, wild relatives extinct, feral cattle fairly common 1b Bovidae
Zebu (Bos primigenius indicus) Aurochs (Bos primigenius) (extinct) 8000 BC India meat, milk, leather, hides, working, plowing, draft, vellum, blood, transportation, soil fertilization, fighting, show, racing Considerable physical changes Wild relatives extinct, rare in captivity 1b Bovidae
Cat (Felis silvestris catus) African wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica) 8000 BC to 7500 BC[9][10][11][12] Near East pets, pest control, show, pelt, research Tame, some physical changes Very abundant in captivity, true wildcats less abundant though not rare. Feral populations very common. 1c Carnivora
Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) Red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) 6000 BC[13] India and Southeast Asia meat, eggs, feathers, leather, show, racing, ornamental, fighting, pets Some physical changes Very common in captivity and the wild 2b Galliformes
Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) Montane guinea pig (Cavia tschudii) 5000 BC[14] Peru pets, meat, show, racing, research Tame, slight physical changes Somewhat common in captivity and the wild 1d Rodentia
Donkey (Equus africanus asinus) African wild ass (Equus africanus) 5000 BC[15][16] Egypt transportation, working, plowing, draft, mount, meat, milk, pets, racing, guarding Slight physical changes Somewhat common in captivity and as feral animals, wild animals critically endangered, 1e Other mammals
Domestic duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) Mallard duck (Anas platyrhnchos) 4000 BC China meat, feathers, eggs, pets, show, racing, ornamental Considerable physical changes Common in captivity, but more abundant in the wild 2a Anseriformes
Water buffalo, including "river buffalo" (Bubalus bubalis) and "swamp buffalo" (Bubalus bubalis carabenesis) Wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) 4000 BC India, China working, plowing, draft, mount, fighting, meat, show, racing, milk Mainly unchanged from wild animal Somewhat rare in captivity, endangered in the wild 1b Bovidae
Horse (Equus ferus caballus) Wild horse (Equus ferus) 4000 BC[17] Eurasian Steppes transportation, meat, working, guiding, servicing, hunting, execution, plowing, draft, mount, fighting, show, racing, milk, pets Tame, some physical changes mainly in coloration Common in captivity, very rare in wild, feral populations common 1e Other mammals
Domestic dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) Wild dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) 4000 BC Arabia transportation, working, hunting, plowing, draft, mount, show, racing, fighting, milk, meat Tame, few physical changes Moderately common in captivity, small feral population in original range, significant feral population in Australia, true wild dromedaries may be extinct 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Domestic silkmoth (Bombyx mori) Wild silkmoth (Bombyx mandarina) 3000 BC China silk, animal feed, pets, meat Tame/held captive, some physical changes Fairly common in captivity, wild extent unclear 6b Other Insects
Domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) Rock pigeon (Columba livia) 3000 BC Mediterranean Basin show, ornamental, messenger, meat, racing, pets Artificially selected into many varieties, including meat breeds, racing/messenger breeds, and fancy plumage breeds Relatively common in captivity, very common in the wild, feral pigeons extremely abundant 2c Columbiformes
Domestic goose (Anser anser domesticus) Greylag goose (Anser anser) and swan goose (A. cygnoides) 3000 BC for A. anser, date uncertain for A. cygnoides Egypt (A. anser), China (A. cygnoides) meat, feathers, eggs, show, guarding, pets Considerable physical changes Common in captivity and the wild 2a Anseriformes
Yak (Bos grunniens) Wild yak (Bos mutus) 2500 BC Tibet, Nepal milk, transportation, working, plowing, mount, racing, fighting, meat, fibre Tame, slight physical changes 1b Bovidae
Domestic Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) Wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus) 2500 BC Central Asia milk, transportation, working, hunting, plowing, draft, mount, fighting, show, racing, meat, hair Tame, few physical changes Moderately common in captivity, critically endangered in the wild 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Llama (Lama glama) Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) 2400 BC[18] Peru transportation, working, draft, pack, meat, show, racing, pets, guarding Slight physical changes Fairly common in captivity and the wild 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) Vicuña (Vicugna vicugna) 2400 BC[18] Peru fibre, meat, show, pets Considerable physical changes Fairly common in captivity and the wild 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Domestic guineafowl (Numida meleagris) Helmeted guineafowl (Numida melegris) 2400 BC[19] Africa meat, eggs, pest control, show, alarming, pets Mainly unaltered from wild population Somewhat common in captivity and in the wild 2b Galliformes
Ferret (Mustela putorius furo) European polecat (Mustela putorius) 1500 BC[20] Europe pets, hunting, pest control, show, racing Tame, slight physical changes Common in captivity, somewhat common in the wild. Feral ferrets rare 1c Carnivora
Fancy mouse House mouse (Mus musculus) 1100 BC China pets, research, racing, animal feed Tame, significant physical changes Common in captivity and in the wild 1d Rodentia
Ringneck dove (Streptopelia risoria) African collared dove (streptopelia roseogrisea) 500 BC North Africa show, pets Slight physical changes Common in captivity and the wild 2c Columbiformes
Bali cattle (Bos javanicus domestica) Banteng (Bos javanicus) Date uncertain Southeast Asia, Java meat, milk, show, racing, working, plowing, draft Slight physical changes Common in captivity, endangered in the wild 1b Bovidae
Gayal (Bos frontalis) Gaur (Bos gaurus) Date uncertain Southeast Asia meat Slight physical changes Somewhat common in captivity, threatened in the wild 1b Bovidae
Domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) 180 AD[18] Mexico, United States meat, feathers, eggs, show, pets Considerable physical changes Common in captivity and wild 2b Galliformes
Goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus) Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio) 300 AD to 400 AD China pets, show, racing, ornamental Tame/held captive, significant physical changes Very common and abundant in captivity, wild extent is unclear 5a Cyprinidae
Domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) 600 AD[21] Europe meat, pelt, fibre, pets, show, racing, research Tame, significant physical changes Common in captivity, rare in native habitat, common in introduced range 1e Other mammals
Domestic canary (Serinus canaria domestica) Atlantic canary (Serinus canaria) 15th century AD Canary Islands, Europe pets, research, show, mining, fighting Slight physical changes Common in captivity and wild 2d Passeriformes
Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) Uncertain species of the genus Betta 19th century AD Thailand fighting, pets Tame/held captive, very significant physical and slight behavioral changes 5b Other fish
Fancy rat and Lab rat Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) 10th century AD United Kingdom pets, research, show Tame, some physical and psychological changes Common in captivity and in the wild 1d Rodentia
Koi (Cyprinus carpio haematopterus) Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) 1820s AD Japan ornamental, show, pets Tame/held captive, considerable physical changes Fairly common in captivity, threatened in the wild 5a Cyprinidae
Domestic silver fox (Vulpes vulpes) Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) 1950s AD Soviet Union, Russia pelt, research, pets Tame, some physical changes Very small domestic population, wild relatives fairly common 1c Carnivora
Domestic hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) Four-toed hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) 1980s AD Central and Eastern Africa pets Slight physical changes Common in the wild. Somewhat rare in captivity 1e Other mammals
Society finch (Lonchura striata domestica) White-rumped munia (Lonchura striata) unknown, may have been introduced to Japan sometime around the early 18th century [22] Japan pets, research Slight physical changes Fairly common in captivity and the wild 2d Passeriformes
Guppy (Poecilia reticulata some strains)[23] Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) Date uncertain Barbados, Brazil, Guyana pets Held/tame in captivity, significant physical changes Common in captivity 5b Other fish

Semidomesticated, routinely captive-bred, or domestication status unclear

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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 species that are extensively used or kept as pets by humans, but are not significantly altered from wild-type animals. Most animals on this second table are at least somewhat altered from wild animals by their extensive interactions with humans. Many could not be released into the wild, or are in some way dependent on humans.

Species and subspecies Wild ancestor Date Location of origin Purpose Image Degree and type of domestication Extent in wild vs captivity Taxon group
Western honey bee (Apis mellifera), including subspecies Italian bee (A. mellifera ligustica), European dark bee (A. mellifera mellifera), and Carniolan honey bee (A. mellifera carnica) Western honey bee (Apis mellifera), and appropriate subspecies 4000 BC (1880s for A.m. lingustica, modern for A.m. mellifera, uncertain for A.m. carnica) Europe, Asia and Africa honey, wax, pollination Domesticated 6a Hymenoptera
Semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) 3000 BC Asian subarctic meat, milk, transportation, working, draft, mount, hides, racing, leather, antlers Semidomesticated 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) 2500 BC Egypt meat, horns, leather, skin Held/tame in captivity Small captive population, but endangered in the wild 1b Bovidae
Scimitar oryx (Oryx dammah) Scimitar oryx (Oryx dammah) 2320-2150 BC Egypt meat, hides, horns Held/tame in captivity Small captive population, but nearly extinct in wild 1b Bovidae
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), including subspecies Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) 2000 BC Indus Valley Civilization working, transportation, hunting, show, racing, fighting, worship semi-domesticated (Captured from wild and tamed) 1e Other mammals
Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) Pre-modern China (Date uncertain) China meat, ornamental Held/tame in captivity 2a Anseriformes
Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon) Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon) Ancient Egypt (Date uncertain) Egypt pest control, pets Held/tame in captivity 1c Carnivora
Asiatic honey bee (Apis cerana), including subspecies Indian honey bee (Apis cerana indica) Asiatic honey bee (Apis cerana), and appropriate subspecies Date uncertain South and Southeast Asia honey, pollination Held/tame in captivity 6a Hymenoptera
Fallow deer (Dama dama) Fallow deer (Dama dama) 1000 BC Mediterranean Basin meat, hides, antlers domesticated 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
European medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis) European medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis) 800 BC Europe, Asia bloodletting, surgery 7 Other animals
Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) 700–600 BC[18] South America meat, feathers, eggs, show, pets Held/tame in captivity 2a Anseriformes
Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) 700–500 BC[18] Chile, Peru, Mexico dye Held/tame in captivity Very common in the wild 6b Other Insects
Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) 500 BC India show, feathers, meat, ornamental, pets Held/tame in captivity Fairly common in the wild 2b Galliformes
Common hill myna (Gracula religiosa) Common hill myna (Gracula religiosa) kept in Ancient Greece, date of captive breeding uncertain Greece pets, talking bird Held/tame in captivity 2d Passeriformes
Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) Classical antiquity (Date uncertain) Africa, Asia pets, talking bird Held/tame in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) Red deer (Cervus elaphus) ~0 AD China, Russia meat, velvet, hides, leather, antlers Captive bred 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Roman snail (Helix pomatia) Roman snail (Helix pomatia) 100 AD Europe meat 7 Other animals
Stingless bee (Melipona beecheii) Stingless bee (Melipona beecheii) 180 AD Mexico, Amazon Basin honey, pollination Semidomesticated 6a Hymenoptera
White cockatoo (Cacatua alba) White cockatoo (Cacatua alba) Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) China, Indonesia pets, show Held/tame in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Japanese and great cormorants (Phalacrocorax capillatus & P. carbo) Japanese and great cormorants (Phalacrocorax capillatus & P. carbo) 960 AD Japan, China fishing Held/tame in captivity 2f Other birds
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) Mute swan (Cygnus olor) 1000-1500 Europe meat, ornamental, feathers Semidomesticated 2a Anseriformes
House cricket (Acheta domestica) House cricket (Acheta domestica) 12th century Southwestern Asia, China, Japan animal feed, meat, fighting, pets held in captivity Somewhat common in captivity, very common in wild 6b Other Insects
Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) 1100–1900 Japan meat, eggs, pets Domesticated in captivity 2b Galliformes
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) 1200–1500 Europe, Asia meat Held/tame in captivity 5a Cyprinidae
Java sparrow (Padda oryzivora) Java sparrow (Padda oryzivora) Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 AD) China pets Non-wild coloration pied and fancy colored Javas from long Asian captivity lines are hand tamable Threatened in wild 2d Passeriformes
Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) date uncertain United States meat, eggs Captive bred Plumage changes 2b Galliformes
European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) date uncertain Europe pets, singing Captive bred 2d Passeriformes
Pekin robin (Leiothrix lutea) Red-billed leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) date uncertain China, Japan pets, singing Captive bred 2d Passeriformes
Indian gray mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) Indian gray mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) date uncertain India fighting, pest control, pets Held/tame in captivity 1c Carnivora
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) date uncertain South America meat, pelt, pets Held/tame in captivity 1d Rodentia
Indian palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) Indian palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) date uncertain India pets Easy to tame 1d Rodentia
Grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) Grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) date uncertain India, Pakistan meat, pets, fighting Held/tame in captivity 2b Galliformes
Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) date uncertain China meat, ornamental Held/tame in captivity 2b Galliformes
Sika deer (Cervus nippon) Sika deer (Cervus nippon) Date uncertain Japan, China meat, antlers Held/tame in captivity 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Common eland (Taurotragus oryx) Common eland (Taurotragus oryx) Date uncertain Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya meat, milk, leather, hides, horns held/tame in captivity 1b Bovidae
Moose (Alces alces) Moose (Alces alces) Date uncertain Russia, Finland, Sweden research, milk, antlers, mount, draft, transportation, working Held/tame in captivity 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
Ostrich (Struthio camelus) Ostrich (Struthio camelus) 19th century Africa meat, eggs, feathers, leather, oil, mount, racing Semidomesticated 2f Other birds
Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) 1850s Australia pets, show, talking bird Plumage changes, some breeds are physically larger Fairly common in the wild and in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) 1870s Australia pets, show, talking bird Held/tame in captivity Common in the wild and in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Elk (Cervus canadensis) Elk (Cervus canadensis) late 1800s North America meat, velvet, hides, leather, antlers Captive bred 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae
European mink (Mustela lutreola) European mink (Mustela lutreola) 1800s Europe fur Held/tame in captivity 1c Carnivora
American mink (Neovison vison) American mink (Neovison vison) 19th century North America fur, pets, ratting Held/tame in captivity 1c Carnivora
Coypu (Myocastor coypus) Coypu (Myocastor coypus) late 19th to early 20th century Argentina fur, meat, aquatic weed control Captive bred 1d Rodentia
Common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) Common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) 1910s Australia, South Africa research, animal feed 6b Other Insects
Chinese Hamster (Cricetulus griseus) Chinese Hamster (Cricetulus griseus) 1920s China research, biotechnology, pets Held/tame in captivity 1d Rodentia
Rosy-faced, yellow-collared, and Fischer's lovebirds (Agapornis roseicollis, A. personatus & A. fischeri) Rosy-faced, yellow-collared and Fischer's lovebirds (Agapornis roseicollis, A. personatus & A. fischeri) 1920s Africa pets Held/tame in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Crimsonspotted rainbowfish (Melanotaenia duboulayi) Crimsonspotted rainbowfish (Melanotaenia duboulayi) 1920s Eastern Australia pets, pest control Held/tame in captivity 5b Other fish
Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) 1930s Syria, Turkey pets, research Domesticated 1d Rodentia
Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) 1930s Andes pets, fur, research held/tame in captivity 1d Rodentia
Short-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla) Short-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla) 1930s Andes fur Raised in Captivity Critically endangered in the wild 1d Rodentia
Water flea (Daphnia magna) Water flea (Daphnia magna) 1930s North America, Eurasia, Africa research, animal feed Held/tame in captivity 6c Other arthropods
African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) 1950s South Africa pets, research 4a Anura
Sea-monkey (Artemia nyos) Brine shrimp (Artemia spp., esp. A. salina) 1950s Lake Urmia, Iran pets Domesticated 6c Other arthropods
Ball python (Python regius) Ball python (Python regius) 1960s Africa pets Captive bred 3a Serpentes
Dwarf hamsters (Phodopus spp.) Campbell's dwarf, Djungarian and Roborovski hamsters (Phodopus campbelli, P. sungorus and P. roborovskii) 1960s Europe pets, research Held/tame in captivity 1d Rodentia
Zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) Zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) 20th century Australia pets, show Plumage changes, some breeds are physically larger 2d Passeriformes
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) Axolotl 20th century Mexico research, pets Slight physical changes Critically endangered in the wild 4b Other amphibians
Leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) Leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) 20th century Pakistan pets Slight physical modification Somewhat common in captivity 3b Lacertilia
American bison (Bison bison) American bison (Bison bison) 20th century North America meat, leather, hides Semidomesticated 1b Bovidae
Companion parrot (Order Psittaciformes) Many species (Order Psittaciformes) 1980s and 1990s Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America pets, companion, talking bird, ornamental Held/tame in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) Turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) 20th century Australia pets, show Held/tame in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Green and black poison dart frog (Dendrobates auratus) Green and black poison dart frog (Dendrobates auratus) Mid-to-late 20th century Nicaragua; Costa Rica; Panama; Colombia pets Slight physical changes; loss of toxicity 4a Anura
Diamond dove (Geopelia cuneata) Diamond dove (Geopelia cuneata) Date uncertain Australia pets held/tame in captivity 2c Columbiformes
Grey-banded kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna) Grey-banded kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna) date uncertain Texas, New Mexico, Chihuahua pets Held/tame in captivity 3a Serpentes
Corn snake (Pantherophis gutttatus) Corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) 1960s United States pets Slight physical changes Somewhat common in captivity, common in the wild 3a Serpentes
Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) 1960s United States wool, meat, milk Held/tame in captivity 1b Bovidae
Central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) Central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) 1970s Australia pets slight physical changes 3b Lacertilia
Eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus) Eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus) 1980s Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands pets Held/tame in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) Salmon-crested cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) 1980s Maluku Islands pets, show, talking bird Held/tame in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) Sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) 1980s Australia pets Domesticated 1e Other mammals
Lawson's dragon (Pogona henrylawsoni) Lawson's dragon (Pogona henrylawsoni) 1980s Australia pets Held/tame in captivity 3b Lacertilia
Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) 1980s Europe wax, pollination Held/tame in captivity 6a Hymenoptera
Greater rhea (Rhea americana) Greater rhea (Rhea americana) 1990s South America meat, eggs, feathers, leather, oil File:Rhea side profile.jpg Semidomesticated 2f Other birds
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) 1990s Australia meat, eggs, feathers, leather, oil Semidomesticated 2f Other birds
Degu (Octodon degus) Degu (Octodon degus) 1990s Chilean Andes pets, research 1d Rodentia
Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) et al. Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) and others of the genus 1990s Mongolia pets, research Held/tame in captivity 1d Rodentia
Green iguana (Iguana iguana) Green iguana (Iguana iguana) 1990s South America pets, meat, leather Captive bred 3b Lacertilia
Green tree python (Morelia viridis) Green tree python (Morelia viridis) mid-1990s New Guinea, Indonesia, Australia pets Captive bred 3a Serpentes
Red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) Red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) late 1990s Australia pets Held/tame in captivity 2e Psittaciformes
Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae) Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae) late 1990s Australia pets, show Held/tame in captivity 2d Passeriformes
Australian green tree frog (Litoria caerulea) Australian green tree frog late 20th century Australia pets 4a Anura
Argentine and Cranwell's horned frogs (Ceratophrys ornata & C. cranwelli) Argentine and Cranwell's horned frogs (Ceratophrys ornata & C. cranwelli) late 20th century Argentina pets 4a Anura
Crucian carp (Carassius carassius) Crucian carp (Carassius carassius) 2000s England, Russia meat, pets Domesticated 5a Cyprinidae
King quail (Coturnix chinensis) King quail (Coturnix chinensis) date uncertain Asia, Australia pets Held/tame in captivity 2b Galliformes
Lowland paca (Cuniculus paca) Lowland paca (Cuniculus paca) Date uncertain Mexico, Argentina meat, pets Held/tame in captivity 1d Rodentia
Steppe lemming (Lagurus lagurus) Steppe lemming (Lagurus lagururs) Date uncertain Eurasian Steppe pets 1d Rodentia
Pale and lesser gerbils (Gerbillus perpallidus, G. gerbillus) Pale and lesser gerbils (Gerbillus perpallidus, G. gerbillus) Date uncertain Egypt pets 1d Rodentia
Black spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura similis) Black spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura similis) date uncertain Central America pets, meat Captive bred 3b Lacertilia
Crimson, eastern and western rosellas (Platycercus elegans, P. eximius & P. icterotis) Crimson, eastern and western rosellas (Platycercus elegans, P. eximius & P. icterotis) Date uncertain Australia pets Semidomesticated 2e Psittaciformes
Red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) Red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) date uncertain United States pets, meat Easy to domesticate Fairly common in captivity, common in the wild 3c Other reptiles
Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) date uncertain India, Sri Lanka pets Easy to domesticate 1c Carnivora
Star finch (Neochmia ruficauda) Star finch (Neochmia ruficauda) date uncertain Australia pets, show Held/tame in captivity 2d Passeriformes
Tarantula (Brachypelma spp. et al.) Mexican redknee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) and others Date uncertain Mexico pets, research Common in captivity, getting rare in the wild. 6c Other arthropods
Crested gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus) Crested gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus) Date uncertain New Caledonia pets Captive bred Somewhat common in captivity, nearly extinct in wild 3b Lacertilia
Common kusimanse (Crossarchus obscurus) Common kusimanse (Crossarchus obscurus) Date uncertain West Africa pets Captive bred 1c Carnivora
Kissing gourami (Helostoma temminckii) Kissing gourami (Helostoma temminckii) Date uncertain Thailand, Indonesia meat, pets Domesticated 5b Other fish
Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri et al.) Red-bellied piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri) and others Date uncertain South America meat, pets, research, fighting Semidomesticated Fairly common in captivity, common in the wild 5b Other fish
Dubia roach (Blaptica dubia) Dubia roach (Blaptica dubia) Date uncertain Central and South America animal feed, pets 6b Other Insects
Mealworm and Superworm (Tenebrio molitor and Zophobas morio) Larvae of Darkling beetles (Tenebrio molitor and Zophobas morio) Date uncertain Europe animal feed, meat Captive bred 6b Other Insects
Red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) Red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) Date uncertain United States research Captive bred 6b Other Insects
Waxworm (Achroia grisella and Galleria mellonella) Larvae of lesser and greater wax moths (Achroia grisella and Galleria mellonella) Date uncertain Europe ? animal feed, bait, research Captive bred 6b Other Insects

Taxonomical Groupings

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The categories used in Taxon group column are: 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae, 1b Bovidae, 1c Carnivora, 1d Rodentia, 1e Other mammals, 2a Anseriformes, 2b Galliformes, 2c Columbiformes, 2d Passeriformes, 2e Psittaciformes, 2f Other birds, 3a Serpentes, 3b Lacertilia, 3c Other reptiles, 4a Anura, 4b Other amphibians, 5a Cyprinidae, 5b Other fish, 6a Hymenoptera, 6b Other insects, 6c Other arthropods, 7 Other animals

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