RACE
Various monsters belong to various races. For example:
llama and rabbits are of the same race because they are
herbivores (cows, horses, etc).
dragons are of the same race.
orcs, gnolls, ogres, giants are all 'giant class' race.
lycanthropes.
predators (animals that hunt for food)
undead
snakes
reptiles
insects
spiders
demons
devils
humans, elves, etc...