List of Animals

An index of the animals shown on Bluey. These animals should be "real animals" in the context of the show, and they must be seen instead of simply mentioned - they should either really appear in a scene, or at least a photograph.

Animals are grouped by class, and then sorted by scientific name.

Arthropods

Image	Appearances	Description
Christmas Beetle
Anoplognathus sp.	S3E46 - Slide	Christmas beetles are large scarab beetles (20-30mm long) that were once abundant in late December. Their life cycle requires both native grasses and eucalyptus trees, so the expansion of human cities and agriculture has made them much rarer than they once were. Most species are shades of brown, but some do have an iridescent or metallic sheen.
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera	S2E20 - Tickle Crabs	Honey bees are one of first species of invertebrates to be domesticated, around 5,000 years ago (roughly tied with silkworms). They are farmed for their honey and beeswax, and as consequence, have spread nearly worldwide.
Unidentified Crayfish (Yabby)
Cherax sp.	S1E29 - The Creek	Likely Cherax destructor, the common yabby. Due to the stylized design and sheer number of crayfish species in Australia, it is unlikely we will be able to determine the exact species.
Seven-spot Ladybird
Coccinella septempunctata	S1E15 - Butterflies S1E51 - Daddy Putdown	The seven-spot ladybird is the most common ladybird in Europe, and its natural range extends into Asia and North Africa, with introduced populations in the Americas. Like all ladybugs, they primarily hunt aphids. They are by far the most famous ladybug species. They are not, however, found in Australia. The ladybirds shown in Butterflies and Slide have three and five spots, respectively, arranged like dice pips. These do not correspond with the markings of real ladybirds.
Unidentified Three-spot Ladybird
Coccinella sp.	S1E16 - Yoga Ball	This ladybird has three spots arranged in a diagonal line, like the pips on a die. Such asymmetrical markings would be very unusual, likely artistic license, or a simplified design due to distance.
Unidentified Five-spot Ladybird
Coccinella sp.	S3E46 - Slide	This ladybird has five spots, arranged in a cross like the pips on a die. Species unknown. Not the Five-spot Ladybird, Coccinella quinquepunctata - its spots are arranged in a V shape.
Wanderer Butterfly (Monarch Butterfly)
Danaus plexippus plexippus	S2E20 - Tickle Crabs	The wanderer butterfly (known to North Americans as the monarch butterfly) was introduced to Australia in the 19th century. In Australia, they migrate inland in the summer, and to the coast in winter. They are the first butterfly to have their complete genome sequenced.
Scarlet Percher Dragonfly
Diplacodes haematodes	S1E29 - The Creek S1E42 - Hide and Seek S2E18 - Piggyback	A brilliant red dragonfly from head to tail. Common throughout Australia, and locally common in Brisbane. They like to perch on stone or sand, which is unusual for dragonflies. The pictured example is a male; females are yellow-brown.
Grass-yellow Butterfly
Eurema sp.	S2E43 - Muffin Cone	Likely brigitta, smilax, or hecabe. Yellow, low-flying butterflies. Their markings vary slightly by season.
Light-blue Soldier Crab
Mictyris longicarpus	S1E26 - The Beach S3E41 - Stickbird	Soldier crabs spend much of their time buried in the sand, emerging at low tide to feed. They feed by scooping sand into their mouths, which they filter for organic material; discarding the leftovers as little round balls. They are named for their habit of emerging in large numbers, which all head straight towards the ocean. Unlike most crabs, they walk forwards, not sideways.
Housefly
Musca domestica	S1E19 - The Claw S2E51 - Christmas Swim S3E21 - Tina	The housefly may be the insect with the widest distribution around the world. They are found wherever humans go.
Black Household Ant
Ochetellus glaber clarithorax	S1E31 - Work S2E09 - Bingo S3E38 - Cubby S3E46 - Slide	As it often enters human homes to feed, this species is considered a household pest.
Processionary Caterpillar (Itchy Grub)
Ochrogaster lunifer	S2E18 - Piggyback	The caterpillars of the Bag-shelter moth build a silk nest with their siblings. When they leave the nest to look for food or find a spot to pupate, they form a single-file line. This makes them look like a snake from a distance, discouraging predators. Their fur consists of up to 2 million urticating hairs—fragile spines designed to break off in the skin of whatever touches them; causing irritation and rash. Bluey and Bingo call them "Itchetty Grubs", making a portmanteau of Itchy Grub and Witchetty Grub.
Blue Skimmer Dragonfly
Orthetrum caledonicum	S1E29 - The Creek	A powder blue dragonfly. Common throughout Australia, and locally common in Brisbane. The pictured example is a male; females are brownish-grey.
Orchard Swallowtail
Papilio aegeus	S1E05 - Shadowlands	Like many swallowtails, the caterpillars of this species resemble bird droppings for their first few moultings. They grow up into the largest butterfly in the Brisbane area. The males are mostly black, the females mostly brown. They lack the tails that are usually characteristic of swallowtail butterflies.
Ulysses Butterfly (Blue Emperor)
Larva Adult Flying Papilio ulysses joesa	S3E46 - Slide S3E49 - The Sign	Ulysses butterflies are large swallowtail butterflies, with iridescent electric blue wings. They are found along Australia's east coast, in rainforests and suburban gardens. Like many blue animals, it's blue color isn't a pigment, but rather created by nanoscale ridges on their wing scales, which refract the light and preferentially reflect blue. The individual pictured is a bit small, and is missing its swallowtails. The underside of the wings should be dark brown.
Prawn (Shrimp)
Penaeus sp.	S1E29 - Daddy Putdown S1E42 - Pizza Girls	Prawns are relatives of lobsters and crabs, adapted for swimming instead of walking. The famous line "Throw another shrimp on the barbie" is actually a translation for Americans - Australians don't use the word "shrimp".
Planthopper
Siphanta acuta	S1E06 - The Weekend Bluey's Big Play S3E46 - Slide	Planthoppers are small insects that feed on plants. They resemble leaves and other plant matter. Juveniles have gear teeth on their hind legs that mesh, ensuring they move both legs at the same time, and thus jump straight. Siphanta acuta are about 10mm long, the size of this one is greatly exaggerated - due to its size, it is often identified as a katydid instead.
Hibiscus Harlequin Bug
Tectocoris diophthalmus	S3E46 - Slide	The hibiscus harlequin bug feeds on the sap of plants in the mallow family - notably cotton. The orange and metallic-blue carapace of these bugs varies widely in pattern, so much so that this species has been scientifically classified under at least sixteen names.
Blue Coral Crab
Trapezia cymodoce	S3E42 - Show And Tell	An obligate symbiont of stony corals. Coral crabs are typically found in male-female pairs, as they will defend their chosen coral from same-sex members of the same species. They protect the coral from predators and parasites in exchange for feeding on its mucous.
Australian Ghost Shrimp (Marine Yabby)
Trypaea australiensis	S3E26 - Fairytale	The marine yabby is a species of ghost shrimp with a large right claw. They dig deep burrows in estuaries and intertidal zones. They are popularly used as fishing bait. In Fairytale, Bob used a specialized device called a "yabby pump" to dig them out of their burrows. Also known as a "Ghost Nipper" or "One-arm Bandit".
Unidentified Screaming Bug
Unknown	S1E07 - BBQ	This creature has eight legs and antennae, ruling out insects and arachnids, respectively.
Unidentified Grasshopper
Unknown	S3E46 - Slide	The closest fits are the yellow winged locust(Gastrimargus musicus) or Froggatt's Buzzer (Froggattina australis). However, both species make loud and distinctive noises in flight.

Birds

Image	Appearances	Description
Australian brushturkey
Alectura lathami	S2E16 - Army	The Australian brushturkey is a common species of mound-building bird, found in eastern Australia. They aren't related to turkeys. They are becoming common in urban environments, and are known for raiding rubbish bins or nesting in back gardens.
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita	S1E34 - The Dump S3E15 - Explorers	The sulphur-crested Cockatoo is found widely across eastern Australia. They have adapted well to metropolitan areas, and can learn to open rubbish bins to scavenge for trash. They are sometimes considered a pest species when they gather in large numbers, due to their very loud calls and destructive habits.
Southern Cassowary
Casuarius casuarius	S2E50 - Baby Race	The cassowary is the largest bird in Australia (though emus might be taller), and the third-largest bird in the world. They have a reputation of being dangerous to humans and animals. They are considered aggressive, and capable of leaping high and lashing out with blade-like claws. However, only two fatalities have been recorded since 1900.
Silver Gull
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae	S1E26 - The Beach S2E18 - Piggyback S3E26 - Fairytale S3E38 - Cubby	The silver gull is a common species found in all states of Australia. They have adapted well to urbanized environments, and are well-known for pestering humans for scraps and stealing unattended food.
White-headed Pigeon
Columba leucomela	S3E02 - Bedroom	The white-headed pigeon is a pigeon with a distinctive white head, neck, and breast. Its favourite food is the leaves, buds, flowers, and fruit of the invasive camphor laurel.
Torresian Crow
Corvus orru	S1E14 - Takeaway S1E33 - Trampoline S2E35 - Café S2E42 - Bin Night	The Torresian crow is a corvid, native to the north and west of Australia. They are an opportunistic and adaptable species, and do well in urban environments. In the episode Bin Night, one such crow, referred to as Mr. Crow, tries to scavenge from the Heelers' and Doreen's bins.
Grey Butcherbird
Cracticus torquatus	S1E01 - The Magic Xylophone S1E038 - Copycat S3E09 - Curry Quest	Grey Butcherbirds have adapted well to urbanization and can often be seen in suburbs around Australia. They hunt insects and small vertebrates, including other birds. The name "butcherbird" comes from their habit of impaling their prey on a thorn to save for later.
Laughing Kookaburra
Dacelo novaeguineae	S1E36 - Backpackers S3E42 - Show And Tell	The kookaburra's distinctive laughing call is frequently and inaccurately used as a stock sound effect in jungle settings. While they are a type of kingfisher, they rarely hunt in water. Suburban kingfishers are often so tame they will eat out of a person's hand, and even allow belly-rubs.
Wandering Albatross
Diomedea exulans	S2E20 - Tickle Crabs S2E25 - Helicopter	The wandering albatross has the longest wingspan of any living bird. They spend most of their lives in flight. Some individuals have been recorded traveling 120,000 km in a single year.
Blue-faced Honeyeater ("Bananabird")
Entomyzon cyanotis	S1E38 - Copycat	The blue-faced honeyeater is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family. Despite the name, their diet is mainly invertebrates, supplemented with nectar or fruit. Honeyeaters have little fear of humans, and can often be found foraging in campsites.
Galah
Eolophus roseicapilla	S1E12 - Bob Bilby	The galah is one of the most common varieties of cockatoo. They are found all over Australia, and have adapted well to metropolitan areas. "Galah" is also Australian slang for a fool, after the bird's perceived stupidity.
Pink Cockatoo
Lophochroa leadbeateri	S2E36 - Postman	The Pink Cockatoo is a medium size cockatoo. It is also known as the Leadbeater's cockatoo after naturalist Benjamin Leadebeater, and in 1977 was given the name Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo after controversial Surveyor General Sir Thomas Mitchell. BirdLife Australia supports a reversion to the non-eponymous name Pink Cockatoo.
Chicken ("Chook")
Gallus gallus domesticus	S1E37 - The Adventure S1E40 - Early Baby S1E41 - Mums and Dads S2E08 - Daddy Dropoff S2E16 - Army S3E15 - Explorers S3E28 - Stories S3E34 - Space S3E47 - Cricket	Chickens are a species of domesticated red junglefowl. They are kept by humans for meat and eggs. The most common bird in the world, with an estimated population of 33 billion.
Australian Magpie
Gymnorhina tibicen	S1E03 - Keepy Uppy S3E09 - Curry Quest	The Australian magpie is not related to European magpies; instead, it is most closely related to butcherbirds. They are accomplished singers, with a wide variety of calls, and the tendency to mimic other birds, dogs, horses, and humans. A small percentage of magpies will "swoop" at humans that approach their nests, flying in from the side or rear and snapping their beak or pecking at the human's face. Injuries are most commonly sustained by people who fall trying to avoid a swooping magpie.
Welcome Swallow
Hirundo neoxena	S3E31 - Onesies S3E49 - The Sign	The welcome swallow is a small passerine bird in the swallow family, native to Australia. The name refers to their migratory habits - they are viewed as a sign of the approach of spring. Like all swallows, they specialize in catching insects in flight. Welcome swallows are known to drink in flight as well, by skimming their beak through standing water.
Splendid Fairywren ("Blue Wren")
Malurus splendens	S1E23 - Shops	The splendid fairywren is a wide-ranging species of Australian Wren. Adult males have spectacular iridescent blue plumage. It's also highly reflective of ultraviolet light, which would make it even more spectacular to other birds.
Budgeriar (Common Parakeet) ("Budgie")
Melopsittacus undulatus	S1E38 - Copycat	The budgeriar is a small, seed-eating parrot. They are extremely popular pets, known for their ability to mimic human speech. All wild budgies have a yellow head and green body. Captive budgeriars have been selectively bred to have many different colourations — The blue colouration of the budgie in Copycat suggests that it was an escaped pet.
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus cristatus	S1E26 - The Beach	The osprey is a fish-eating bird of prey. They are found on all continents except Antarctica. Ospreys have a reversible toe to give them a better grip on fish.
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus	S1E11 - Bike S1E38 - Copycat	The Eurasian tree sparrow is a passerine bird in the sparrow family. They are not native to Australia, and are considered a pest species.
Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus	S1E26 - The Beach	The Australian pelican is a large waterbird, found on inland and coastal waters all around Australia. Their primary food is fish, but unlike other pelicans, they will happily eat any animal of appropriate size. They have the largest beak of any living bird.
Australian Pied Cormorant ("Pied Shag")
Phalacrocorax varius	S1E29 - The Creek	The pied cormorant is a diving bird that feeds on fish. As pictured, they are often seen drying their feathers, as they are not as waterproof as other water birds.
Light-mantled Albatross (light-mantled sooty albatross)
Phoebetria palpebrata	S2E25 - Helicopter	Queensland is a bit north of their normal range. They are known for their coloring, which is similar to a Siamese cat. They produce an oil in their stomach, which they use to feed their young, or can be sprayed out to deter predators.
Pale-headed Rosella
Platycercus adscitus palliceps	S1E38 - Copycat	A common parrot found all throughout Queensland. Native to forests, but it has adapted well to rural environments, sometimes becoming a crop pest. They also adopt well to captivity and are often sold as pets.
Willie Wagtail
Rhipidura leucophrys	S1E24 - Wagon Ride S2E35 - Café S3E06 - Born Yesterday S3E09 - Curry Quest S3E44 - Wild Girls	The willie wagtail is a passerine bird, easily identified by its white eyebrows (which it can flare to indicate aggression). They are a common sight throughout Australia, and have adapted well to urban environments.
Australian White Ibis ("Bin Chicken")
Threskiornis molucca	S1E50 - Shaun S2E01 - Dance Mode S2E18 - Piggyback S2E47 - Ice Cream S3E49 - The Sign	The Australian White Ibis is a wading bird in the ibis family. Now commonly seen in urban areas, the ibis is colloquially known as the "Bin Chicken" or "Tip Turkey" for its habit of rummaging through garbage.
Rainbow Lorikeet
Trichoglossus moluccanus	S1E06 - The Weekend S1E43 - Camping	The rainbow lorikeet is a medium sized parrot, commonly found on the eastern seaboard of Australia. As the name implies, they are particularly brightly coloured. They feed on fruit, honey, and pollen. Many populations are relatively tame and will take food from humans. The most commonly observed bird in Australia.
Pale-headed Rosella (Possibly Superb Parrot)
	SN/AEN/A - Letter	The pale-headed rosella, is a moderate-size parrot, commonly found in northeastern Australia, As the name implies, they have a pale yellow head. They feed on seeds and fruits. They can be aggressive, but are relatively hardy.

Fish

Image	Appearances	Description
Eye-stripe Surgeonfish (Ornate Surgeonfish) (Dussumier's Surgeonfish)
Acanthurus dussumieri	S3E41 - Stickbird	Surgeonfish feed on algae and detritus. They take their name from a pair of scalpel-like sharpened scales at the base of their tail, which they can extend for self-defense.
Goldfish
Carassius auratus	S1E38 - Copycat S2E31 - Barky Boats	Goldfish are a species of ornamental domesticated carp, native to China. They are one of the most popular aquarium fish. In a typical home aquarium, they might grow 2-3 inches long, but in the wild they can grow over a foot long. Due to the ease of raising and breeding them, they were once a popular lab animal - though they have largely been replaced by zebrafish.
Flying Fish
Exocoetidae sp.	S2E41 - Octopus	Flying fish are able to leap out of the water and glide for considerable distances using their wing-like fins. They are believed to do this to escape underwater predators.
Electric Eel
Gymnotus electricus	S2E41 - Octopus	Electric eels are freshwater fish, known for delivering shocks up to 860 volts, which they use to stun prey. They are not true eels; they are a knifefish, more closely related to catfish than eels. They mostly breathe air; performing oxygen exchange with blood-rich skin inside their mouths. The electric charge is generated by modified muscle cells. Instead of contracting, they pump ions, generating an electrical potential. They have 35 arrays of 600 such cells on each side of the body, allowing the small charge generated by each cell to add up to a large jolt. Studying this organ inspired Alessandro Volta to invent the first electrical battery.
Cardinal tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi	S2E41 - Octopus	Cardinal tetra are freshwater fish, native to South America. They have an iridescent blue line running the length of their body, with everything below it being vivid red. They are often mistaken for neon tetra. They are very popular as aquarium fish, but relatively rare— it is tricky to achieve the right conditions for them to breed in captivity.
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata	S2E41 - Octopus	Guppies are one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world. Guppies have been extensively selectively bred for ornamental tails, resulting in a wide variety of colors and shapes.
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares	S2E41 - Octopus	Yellowfin tuna are predators specializing in speed. Their top speed is 20.8 metres per second. This is partly due to their elevated metabolism, and unusually for a fish, they are warm-blooded.
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens	S3E22 - Whale Watching	Yellow tang are a bright-yellow reef fish. They are a common sight in saltwater aquariums.

Mammals

Image	Appearances	Description
Cow
Bos taurus	S2E46 - Road Trip	Cattle are a domesticated species of large cloven-hoofed herbivore. They are widely raised for meat, milk, and leather; and can be employed to pull carts, plows, etc. Globally, there are about 650 million tons of cows, making them the most widespread animal by mass. (krill comes in second; humans are third)
Horse
Equus ferus caballus	S3E14 - Pass the Parcel S3E28 - Stories	Horses are a domesticated, single-toed ungulate. Humans have used them extensively for agricultural labor, hunting, transport, food, and entertainment. Their legs are actually mostly a stretched out foot - what looks like the "knee" is actually the ankle, and the "ankle" is the base of the toe.
Pony
Equus ferus caballus	S1E20 - Markets S3E09 - Curry Quest S3E14 - Pass the Parcel	Ponies are a landrace of small horses, adapted to harsh conditions. The term is now often used to refer to any horse under a certain height. Ponies are often considered an appropriate mount for small children. The example here has had her mane dyed and has been given a fake unicorn horn.
Unidentified Macropod
Macropodidae sp.	S1E29 - The Creek	The species of this marsupial is disputed. Secondary official sources and an interview with Catriona Drummond refer to it as a potoroo. The lyrics to I Know a Place suggests that it is a pademelon, and the bluey.tv page identifies it as such. In an interview, Joe Brumm described it as a wallaby. There are wallaby and pademelon species of the appropriate size, but potoroos are at most 15 inches long.
Eastern Grey Kangaroo
Macropus giganteus giganteus	S3E15 - Explorers	The eastern grey kangaroo is the second-largest marsupial and land mammal native to Australia (after the Red Kangaroo).
Humpback Whale
Megaptera novaeangliae	S3E22 - Whale Watching	Humpback whales are filter feeders, living on krill and small fish. They feed in cold waters near the poles, then travel to the tropics to reproduce. They frequently engage in breaching and tail-slapping behaviors at the surface, making observing them a popular pastime.
Grey-headed Flying Fox
Pteropus poliocephalus	S1E08 - Fruitbat S3E02 - Bedroom	The grey-headed flying fox is the largest bat in Australia. They feed on fruit, nectar, and pollen. While they are often displaced by urbanization, Brisbane is home to several colonies, including a famous colony on Indooroopilly Island.

Reptiles and Amphibians

Amphibians

Image	Appearances	Description
Unidentified Tadpoles
unidentified	S1E29 - The Creek	Frogs are the only type of amphibian found in Australia. Unfortunately, their tadpoles look very similar, it can be very difficult to identify them even in real life. Coastal Queensland is home to 75% of Australia's frog species.

Reptiles

Image	Appearances	Description
Eastern Water Dragon
Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii	S1E29 - The Creek S2E47 - Ice Cream	The Australian water dragon is an agamid lizard, native to eastern Australia. They are strong climbers and fast runners, and are able to swim totally submerged. They sometimes rest on the bottom of a body of water for up to 90 minutes. The individual pictured is a member of the eastern water dragon subspecies.
Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard (Eastern Blue-tongued Skink) ("Bluey")
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides	S1E38 - Copycat	The Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard is an omnivorous lizard found in the north and east of Australia. The blue tongue is displayed when the animal feels threatened—possibly a warning that predators may find the skink distasteful. They are ovoviviparous, which means that the eggs hatch inside the mother, who then gives birth to live young. Among reptile enthusiasts, they're sometimes referred to as Blueys.

Other

Image	Appearances	Description
Coconut Octopus
Amphioctopus marginatus	S2E41 - Octopus	Coconut octopi collect coconut halves and shells, and use them for shelter. They're also one of two octopi species that display bipedal locomotion.
Moon Jelly
Aurelia aurita	S1E26 - The Beach	Moon jellies are scyphozoan jellyfish that feed on plankton. They have short tentacles, and a sting that normally only causes mild irritation. Moon jellies can be identified by their four horseshoe-shaped gonads, visible through the bell (not shown in the episode, but visible on the reference sheet). There are dozens of species of moon jellies in the genus Aurelia, mostly indistinguishable without genetic testing.
Australian Land Leech (Bush Leech)
Chtonobdella limbata	S1E29 - The Creek	The Australian land leech is a parasitic, blood-sucking worm. Unique among leeches, the Land Leech only has two jaws (instead of the typical three) and doesn't live in water. Instead, they live in wet forest areas. When waiting for prey, they suction themselves to a surface and raise their body out straight, like an antenna.
Tiger Cowrie
Cypraea tigris	S1E26 - The Beach S3E14 - Pass the Parcel	The tiger cowrie is a large sea snail. Juveniles eat algae; adults are carnivorous, eating coral and invertebrates. Cowrie shells have long been prized as decorative items and currency. Tiger cowries are relatively common, but notable for their large size - up to six inches in length.
Pipi (Cockle)
Plebidonax deltoides	S1E26 - The Beach	The pipi is a filter-feeding mollusc - the one pictured here is expelling water it has filtered. They spend most of their time buried about 10cm under the sand. While native Australians have eaten them for thousands of years, Europeans used them mainly as bait until the 1990s. As commercial fishing has increased, their stocks have dwindled.
Earthworm
Annelida sp.	S3E09 - Curry Quest	Earthworms burrow through dirt, digesting organic material. There are over 1,000 species of earthworm in Australia, from eight families.