8 Rare Purple Animals from Around the World

Purple is a relatively common color to see in our everyday lives; we see it on t-shirts, flowers, wall colors, shoes, and more. However, the color is much more rare in the natural world, especially when it comes to animals. Here are eight rare purple animals from across the globe. 

8. Violet-Backed Starling

A Violet-Backed Starling, a bird that is one of the rare purple animals from around the world.
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7. Purple Sea Slug 

A purple sea slug, one of the most rare purple animals from around the world.
Credit: Anamalia

6. Yellowstriped Fairy Basslet

A Yellowstriped Fairy Basslet, one of the rare purple animals from around the world.
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5. Purple Emperor

A male Purple Emperor, one of the rare purple animals from around the world.
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4. Blue Pleasing Fungus Beetle

Two Blue Pleasing Fungus Beetles, rare purple animals from around the world.
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3. Purple Sea Star

A Purple Sea Star, one of the rare purple animals from around the world.
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2. Magnificent Sea Anemone

The Magnificent Sea Anemone, one of the rare purple animals from around the world.
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1. Spanish Shawl

A Spanish Shawl, one of the most rare purple animals in the world.
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