Your quiz was super fun and I got an anteater! I was wondering what other animals would fall under an INFP personality?
i’ve realized i’m getting a lot of requests from INFPs so this seems like the perfect question to make a little list of my top 100 animals i think of for INFPs! i won’t go into too much detail with these, this might just be a good starting place for people to ask specific questions about forms!
macropodidae
- tree kangaroo (independent, polite, private, go with the flow, non-planner, even-tempered, unobtrusive and passive, shy but tactful)
- whiptail wallaby (social and gets anxious without support, generous and nurturing yet needs freedom, nervous planner, has a competitive streak)
- red-necked wallaby (socially flexible, happy alone or with friends, anxious planner, doesn’t like commitments, has a competitive streak)
- pademelon (socially flexible, happy alone or with friends, slow-starting and procrastinating, self-doubting, habitual and routine)
phalangeriformes
- ringtail possum (attached to loved ones but wary of strangers, observant, specialized and likes to find a niche, still willing to be flexible, boundary-keeping and can be defensive)
- brushtail possum (slow to trust but deeply loyal and affectionate, to loved ones, habitual and routine-oriented, low energy and corner-cutting, focused solely on own task, sensitive but can be assertive)
- striped possum (independent and private, only enjoys close friends, polite and tactful, incredibly curious and inquisitive, active, obsessive, can be stubborn)
- pygmy possum (very anxious and sensitive, likes to keep busy but isn't assertive or domineering, alert and observant, planners and perfectionists)
- mahogany glider (independent but like having a tight-knit group, values privacy and can be defensive, likes to stay busy, very focused and efficient, routine-oriented and anxious with change)
other marsupials
- greater glider (independent and private but socially tolerant, quiet and passive aggressive, routine-oriented and likes to have a plan, specialized and sensitive to change, dedicated and focused)
- kowari (socially flexible; comfortable being independent but also has a close-knit group, specialized but extremely opportunistic and passionate in their niche, observant and alert)
- opossum (independent and not easily attached to others, adaptable, opportunistic, passive and sensitive, defensive and prone to bluffing, laidback and easy-going, curious)
eulipotyphla
- hedgehog (independent and socially selective, slow to trust but incredibly loyal, anxious and conflict-avoidant, likes being busy but easily discouraged)
xenartha
- hairy armadillo (independent but socially tolerant, plans ahead, goal-driven and determined, sensitive and habitual, unobtrusive, cautious, willing to be defensive, communicative)
- nine-banded armadillo (habitual people who like to have a plan, also capable of being adaptable and not too fussed by change, socially tolerant and even-tempered, passive, needs personal freedom)
- silky anteater (independent, peaceful, quiet and private, low energy and slow and steady, routine-oriented and loyal, dutiful, thorough, passive, anxious and prone to burn out)
- tamandua (introverted and values alone time, private, independent, habitual and routine-oriented, tends to be stubborn, intuitive and observant, conflict-avoidant and dislikes change)
coendous
- brazilian porcupine (independent and self-supporting, works best alone, still rather tolerant and friendly, confident in self, dutiful but slow and steady, go with the flow and flexible)
- mexican tree porcupine (independent and self-supporting, tolerant and socially flexible, works best alone, calm, very driven and likes to complete things, confident and direct, adaptable)
pholidota
- indian pangolin (introverted and independent but tolerant, shy and conflict-avoidant, specialized and likes staying in their niche, particular, intuitive and focused, slow and steady workers)
- tree pangolin (introverted and independent but tolerant, very private, specialized and likes staying in their niche, laid-back, patient, flexible, not terribly organized, dedicated, stubborn, defensive when pressed)
- ground pangolin (introverted and independent but tolerant, specialized but willing to take life as it comes, very private, dedicated and focused, resilient, laid back, quiet)
monotreme
- platypus (independent and like to do their own thing, perceptive and observant, particular, conflict-avoidant, focused and diligent, can be sensitive, perfectionists, anxious streak)
lutrinae
- marine otter (introverted but can enjoy socializing with a select few, non-judgmental and playful, cooperative, route-oriented, procrastinators and unambitious, confident, flexible and adaptable, unbothered)
- north american river otter (sociable and playful, still enjoy their alone time, prone to loneliness, intuitive and expressive, easy-going, self-assured, loyal, curious, affectionate, carefree)
- eurasian otter (independent but friendly and open-minded, doesn’t like to commit, values warmth and compassion, communicative, boundary-keeping, intuitive and perceptive, easily distracted, passionate, spontaneous)
giraffidae
- giraffe (social but individualistic, values freedom and independence, caring, particular and fickle, expressive, patient and relaxed, can be confident and competitive, more so values a calm environment)
- okapi (independent but socially tolerant, intuitive and empathetic, habitual, patient and diligent, cautious, defensive and proud when pushed, stubborn, anxious, guarded)
tapirus
- baird’s tapir (introverted but values close bonds, guarded, private, loyal, slow and steady, conflict-avoidant, habitual and routine-oriented, committed and persistent, resilient, curious)
- mountain tapir (introverted but values close bonds, very anxious and private, boundary-keeping, sensitive and defensive when pushed, resilient and enduring, conflict-avoidant, curious)
- malayan tapir (introverted but values close bonds, thick-skinned, guarded and boundary-keeping, steady workers, routine-oriented but adaptable, conflict-avoidant, observant, determined)
bovidae
- red-flanked duiker (introverted and independent, is more loose-bonding and private, adaptable but prefers routine, cautious, wary, boundary-keeping, reactive, very anxious, conflict-avoidant, secretive)
- blue duiker (introverted but attached to close friends, loyal, wary of strangers, boundary-keeping and defensive, adaptable, conflict-avoidant, observant, anxious and easily stressed)
- kéwel (very introverted and private, overall tolerant and easygoing, values small group of friends, passive, habitual and routine-oriented, withdrawn, non-judgmental, quiet, tactful)
- lesser kudu (introverted but socially tolerant, easy-going and gentle, empathetic, conflict-avoidant, sensitive, observant, private, opportunistic, enduring, typically polite but has a stubborn streak)
- sitatunga (introverted but values friends and can be prone to loneliness, habitual, conflict-avoidant, passive, communicative, slow to trust, more loose-bonding, anxious, quiet, tactful)
- klipspringer (independent but attached to their group of friends, loyal, empathetic and affectionate, assertive and willing to stand up for self and others, protective, tactful and cautious - but stubborn)
- cape bushbuck (independent and introverted but tolerant, values close friends and is selectively loyal, unassertive, easygoing, passive, habitual and needs stability, quiet, tactful and polite, mellow)
cervidae/moschidae
- tufted deer (introverted and independent, prefers one-on-one interactions, proud streak, assertive but prefers to be conflict-avoidant, habitual, sensitive and anxious, observant and aware, stubborn, private, tactful)
- marsh deer (introverted but socially tolerant, shy and sensitive, private and independent, wary, guarded, easily stressed, conflict-avoidant, habitual and routine-oriented, specialized, peaceful)
- musk deer (independent and introverted, socially selective, slow to trust, guarded, boundary-keeping, easily stressed and overwhelmed, conflict-avoidant, shy, habitual, low energy and work ethic)
strigiformes
- barn owl (introverted but socially tolerant, loyal to loved ones, habitual though adaptable to change, plans ahead, perceptive and aware, passive, empathetic and understanding, patient, shy, anxious streak)
- boreal owl (very introverted and values quiet time, dutiful and dedicated, patient, focused and perceptive, cautious, aware, private, anxious, plans ahead, tactful and polite)
- elf owl (socially flexible but selective, loyal and communicative, values peacefulness and cooperation, unobtrusive, plans ahead, resourceful and opportunistic, patient, anxious and sensitive)
galliformes
- chukar partridge (socially flexible and loyal, understanding, empathetic, protective, boundary-keeping, adaptable and hardy but insecure, open, honest and expressive, curious and opportunistic)
- gambel’s quail (introverted but socially flexible, affectionate and committed, anxious, passive, sensitive, detail-oriented, perfectionistic, conflict-avoidant, averse to change, more confident in comfort zone)
- montezuma quail (introverted but social, prone to loneliness, shy and private, conflict-avoidant, vulnerable to stress, routine-oriented, habitual, open-minded, slow and steady workers, dutiful)
ursidae
- sun bear (independent and introverted but tolerant, opportunistic, intuitive, conflict-avoidant, willing to be defensive and assertive if pushed, adaptable and flexible, non-planners, self-assured)
- moon bear (introverted and socially selective, tends to be loose-bonding, communicative, go-with-the-flow, adventurous, reactive, opportunistic and impulsive, low energy, reserved, open-minded)
- sloth bear (very independent and introverted, thick-skinned, habitual, lost in their own world, adaptable, low energy, confident, calm, tolerant, dedicated but the slow and steady type)
wild canidae
- maned wolf (independent, autonomous, loyal and dependable to loved ones, values freedom, guarded and private, communicative, boundary-keeping, defensive, flexible, curious, routine-forming, anxious)
- raccoon dog (introverted but devoted to loved ones, cooperative, slow to trust, selfless, calm and even-tempered, conflict-avoidant, unobtrusive, quietly passionate, hard-working and dutiful)
- culpeo (independent and socially selective, adaptable, spontaneous and not inclined to plan, communicative, generalists who don't like to be pinned down, opportunistic, dutiful, curious)
- patagonian fox (introverted and independent, socially selective, dutiful, committed, close-bonding, cooperative, dependable, habitual, a generalist, corner-cutting, self-assured, observant)
- gray fox (introverted and independent, appreciate company of close few, loyal and caring, empathetic, cooperative, cautious, adaptable, plans ahead, tactful and polite, compliant, patient, slow to trust)
domestic canidae
- chow chow (introverted and socially selective, loyal to few friends, empathetic, slow to trust, assertive and defensive, private, stubborn, low energy, self-assured, serious, blunt)
- shar pei (introverted and socially selective, loyal to select few, empathetic and caring, independent, stubborn streak, boundary-keeping, assertive and private, low energy, devoted, reserved)
- french bulldog (sociable but low energy, friendly and approachable, caring, loyal and devoted, prone to loneliness, stubborn streak, curious and playful, protective, emotional, strong-willed, security-seeking)
- lhasa apso (introverted and socially selective, loyal to loved ones, communicative, caring but reserved, stubborn, determined, protective, confident, low energy and calm, possessive, opinionated)
- tibetan terrier (introverted and socially selective, loyal and affectionate towards loved ones, slow to trust, low energy, observant and aware, cautious, gentle and even-tempered, reserved, sensitive, can be stubborn)
- cavalier king charles spaniel (sociable but low energy, friendly and warm, approachable, relaxed and easy-going, tolerant, long-fused, people-pleaser, gets stressed and burnt out easily, dependable, dutiful, loyal and empathetic)
felidae
- serval (very introverted and independent, highly specialized, intuitive, willing to be adaptable, conflict-avoidant, patient, efficient, focused and obsessive, manipulative, aware, confident, tactful, perfectionistic)
- jaguarundi (independent, socially tolerant but also retains an essential degree of privacy, very passive and unassertive and tactful, communicative, resourceful, cautious and intuitive, looks before they leap)
feliformia
- brown hyena (socially flexible but independent and self-reliant, resourceful, curious and dedicated, adaptable, stubborn, conflict-avoidant, prone to manipulation and bluffing, expression, self-confident, competitive)
- striped hyena (introverted and socially tolerant, more independent and loose-bonding, reserved, passive, conflict-avoidant, versatile, mediators, impulsive and not a planner, passive-aggressive, amicable)
- fossa (introverted and independent, expressive and communicative, cooperative when it suits their ambition, problem solvers, quick minds, specialized, on the confident side)
viverridae
- african civet (introverted and independent, conflict-avoidant, adaptable and resourceful, guarded, private but willing to be communicative, hardy, self-assured, stubborn, persistent, self-preserving)
- common palm civet (independent and introverted, private, guarded, tactful and unobtrusive, adaptable but prefers to be specialized, flexible, non-planners, routine-oriented, will be defensively manipulative)
- masked palm civet (introverted and independent, private, guarded, adaptable and resourceful, impulsive and spontaneous, honest, defensive and reactive, somewhat insecure, quietly competitive, boundary-keeping, curious)
- common genet (independent and introverted, guarded, defensive and private, adaptable, communicative and expressive, self-assured, patient and calm, passive-aggressive, hardy, self-preserving)
- cape genet (independent and introverted, boundary-keeping, tactful and cautious, expressive, willing to be defensive, adaptable, self-assured and typically confident, assertive)
- binturong (independent and introverted, patient, long-fused, procrastinator, self-assured, expressive and communicative, flexible, calm and carefree demeanor, hardy, stubborn, approachable)
serpentes
- green tree python (independent and withdrawn, passive, observant, very sensitive, internal, private and guarded, conflict-avoidant, habitual and desires a plan, low energy)
- children’s python (introverted and independent, still passive but more anxious, more opportunistic and willing to seek out opportunities, low energy, insightful, corner-cutting but a perfectionist with the result)
- rough-scaled python (independent and withdrawn, very habitual, passive, and low energy similar to the green tree python, secretive and private, low energy, extremely easy-going and patient)
- asian rock python (very independent and introverted, passive, low energy, hard workers but prone to burnout and abandoning projects, conflict-avoidant, easy-going and submissive, prone to bluffing, secretive, sensitive)
- green anaconda (independent and introverted, loose-bonding, detached, socially selective, dedicated and focused, prone to burnout, patient and low energy, can procrastinate, habitual, generalists, value completion)
- corn snake (independent and introverted, passive, patient, defensive and cautious, low energy, procrastinator, highly adaptable and flexible, observant and perceptive, compliant, apathetic, self-preserving)
- flying snake (introverted and independent, loose bonding, socially tolerant, sensitive and observant, conflict-avoidant, specialized, inflexible, persistent and determined, withdrawn, unobtrusive, cautious)
- ringneck snake (introverted and independent but socially tolerant, agreeable, communicative, conflict-avoidant, the type to plan ahead, habitual, cooperative, patient, opportunistic, low energy, focused)
insecta
- atlas moth (passive and perceptive, conflict-avoidant, intuitive, introverted but socially tolerant, compliant and unobtrusive, patient, unambitious, low energy and relaxed)
- death’s head hawkmoth (passive and perceptive, independent and easily drained, spontaneous, flexible and persistent, intuitive, capable of manipulation, anxious, withdrawn, polite but can be unreliable)
- silkworm moth (passive and perceptive, extremely specialized and habitual, gets very anxious outside of their comfort zone but within it is confident and productive)
- muslin moth (passive and perceptive, more generalists and not interested in being specialized, very sensitive to their environment, naturally curious but doesn't like permanent change)
- oak eggar (passive and perceptive, happily adaptable and flexible and not bothered by change, active and likes to keep busy, curious and committed to their interests)
- luna moth (passive and perceptive, independent and introverted but tolerant, polite, conflict-avoidant, low commitment, perfectionists, scattered work ethic, modest, secretive, anxious, easily stressed)
- ladybug (socially flexible; loves having a friend group but needs independence, spontaneous and fickle, curious, cautious but adaptable, erratic work ethic, impatient, sensitive)
- orchid mantis (extremely independent and introverted, patient and passive, quiet, low energy, easy-going and compliant, specialized, observant and aware, idealistic, sensitive)
anura
- wood frog (quiet, sensitive, habitual, though willing to be competitive and opportunists, highly adaptable and self-preserving)
- spadefoot frog (quiet, sensitive, willing to a degree to be competitive and opportunists, very withdrawn, anxious and stressed easily, habitual)
- spring peeper (generally withdrawn and sensitive, though importantly competitive and opportunists, determined and driven with goals, wants to impress others)
urodela
- tiger salamander (introverted and independent, socially tolerant and easy-going, passive, open-minded, private, a little awkward, anxious, quietly competitive, opportunistic, security-seeking, sensitive)
- fire salamander (introverted and independent, extremely shy and secretive, unobtrusive, anxious, conflict-avoidant, particular and sensitive to their environment, habitual, amicable, passive, planners)
- spotted salamander (introverted and independent, loose-bonding, self-focused and preserving, determined, good work ethic, habitual and routine-oriented, adaptable, straightforward, sensitive to surroundings)
- hellbender (introverted and independent, boundary-keeping, private, observant and alert, self-preserving and focused, habitual, doesn't like change, opportunistic, self-assured)
aquatic mammals
- harbor porpoise (introverted but socially tolerant, loyal to a select few, peaceful, sensitive and timid, conflict-avoidant, wary, quietly competitive, obsessive, curious, cooperative and dependent, anxious, habitual)
- finless porpoise (introverted and shy, tends to be independent, gentle, patient and cautious, curious but look before they leap, adaptable, slow-starting but determined and focused, sensitive)
- minke whale (introverted but socially flexible, gentle and approachable, independent, passive, laid-back, flexible, reserved, conflict-avoidant, patient, intuitive, self-assured, long-fused, enduring)
- beluga whale (sociable, communicative, adaptable and flexible, patient, light-hearted and easy-going, curious, cooperative, communicative and expressive, security-seeking, agreeable)
- manatee (introverted but socially tolerant, generally aloof, self-assured, intuitive, sensitive and passive, flexible, low energy, peaceful, non-committal, agreeable, polite, indecisive, long-fused)
