GTA 6 has more than 170 animal species “across land, air, and sea”, Rockstar told Game Informer in a September 29, 2026 exclusive, including some never seen in a Rockstar game reported. Animals are tiered as Rare, Discoverable and Legendary, can be tracked, and hunting and fishing are both in.
We grade this page “reported” because the details reached us through Game Informer and preview coverage rather than a Rockstar post, even though Rockstar was the source.
What animals are in GTA 6?
Rockstar named a handful to Game Informer, split between Florida natives and invasive species reported:
| Native | Invasive |
|---|---|
| Alligators | Green iguanas |
| Flamingos | Cane toads |
| Manatees | Feral cats |
| Pelicans | Rhesus macaques |
The invasive list is a very Florida detail: the game is modeling the state’s real ecological problems as well as its postcard animals.
Other sightings reported:
- Dolphins and a shark in Trailer 1 confirmed, plus an alligator inside a convenience store, a nod to a real Florida viral moment.
- Boars and deer in an in-game TV ad shown in the Extended Look, per Engadget.
- Dogs, which can be petted or scolded.
A breakdown of 60-plus bird species and 30-plus mammals circulates in search snippets from Sportskeeda and others, but we couldn’t verify it on the page rumour.
Are there legendary animals in GTA 6?
Yes, as a tier. Game Informer reports three tiers, Rare, Discoverable and Legendary, and says animals can be tracked reported. Rockstar hasn’t said which species are Legendary or what you get for finding them. RDR2 players will recognize the idea.
Animals can also be examined and logged in a checklist that VICE compares to RDR2’s compendium reported.
Can you hunt and fish in GTA 6?
Both are confirmed activities in Red Bull’s preview roundup reported, and Rockstar’s own description of Mount Kalaga promises “prime hunting, fishing, and off-road trails” confirmed. Rockstar’s edition copy also names Gambit Bay as a fishing spot confirmed. How hunting rewards work (pelts, meat, money) hasn’t been explained. See activities and side content.
Where do the animals live?
Rockstar hasn’t mapped species to regions, but its region copy points the way confirmed:
- Grassrivers: “The gators may be the most famous attraction, but there are far deadlier predators.”
- Leonida Keys: “some of the most beautiful and dangerous waters in all of America.”
- Mount Kalaga: hunting country.
Zoo visits are also listed among activities reported.
How do the animals look?
Game Informer reports new fur and feather systems with iridescence, bioluminescence and translucency reported. Rockstar hasn’t shown how animals react to the confirmed storms and hurricanes.
Can you pet dogs in GTA 6?
Yes, per VICE, and you can scold them too reported. Red Bull adds a very GTA detail: owners can refuse to let you pet their dog.
Gators in Leonida pop culture
The in-game animated series Macca the Gator and the mascot Chunkee the Manatee are part of Leonida’s TV and branding confirmed. Meet him at Macca the Gator. More on the state at the world hub.