THE CRYPTIDEX

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FEATURED ENTITIES

Á Bao A Qu
Á Bao A Qu
India, Rajasthan, Chitor
Spirit Entity3.5
A-Mi-Kuk
A-Mi-Kuk
Alaska, Arctic Circle, Inuit territories
Humanoid Cryptid7
Aatxe
Aatxe
Spain, Basque Country
Shapeshifter6
Abada
Abada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mythical Beast2.5
Abaia
Abaia
Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands
Aquatic Cryptid7.5
Abarimon
Abarimon
India (historically Scythia), remote valleys
Mythical Beast3
Abath
Abath
Congo River Basin, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Aquatic Cryptid6.5
Abatwa
Abatwa
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Humanoid Cryptid2
Abbagoochie
Abbagoochie
Appalachian Mountains, Tennessee, USA
Mammalian Cryptid8.5
Aberdeen Carcass
Aberdeen Carcass
Aberdeen, Scotland
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid3
Abereen Wildman
Abereen Wildman
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Humanoid Cryptid6
Abnauayu
Abnauayu
Caucasus Mountains, Abkhazia (Georgia)
Humanoid Cryptid5.5
Abominable Swamp Blob
Abominable Swamp Blob
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Ooze/Miscellaneous2.5
Abura Akago
Abura Akago
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Spirit/Yokai1
Abura Sumashi
Abura Sumashi
Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Spirit/Yokai1
Abyssal Rainbow Gar
Abyssal Rainbow Gar
Mariana Trench (off coast of Guam, Western Pacific Ocean)
Aquatic4.5
Achiyalabopa
Achiyalabopa
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
Mythical Bird6
Achlis
Achlis
Roman Empire origin — possibly adapted from Scandinavian elk lore
Mythical Beast2
Adam-ayu
Adam-ayu
West Papua Province, Indonesia
Humanoid3
Adam-Dzhapais
Adam-Dzhapais
Altai Mountains, Altai Republic, Russia
Humanoid4
Adar Llwch Gwin
Adar Llwch Gwin
Wales, United Kingdom
Mythical Bird7
Adaro
Adaro
Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
Aquatic Spirit8
Adjule
Adjule
Sahara Desert, Algeria and Mali
Phantom Canid6.5
Adlet
Adlet
Greenland and Northern Canada
Humanoid7.5
Adze
Adze
Togo and Ghana, West Africa
Vampiric Spirit9
Afanc
Afanc
Llyn yr Afanc, Snowdonia, Wales, UK
Lake Monster6.5
Afonya
Afonya
Ural Mountains, Russia
Forest Spirit2
African Capybara
African Capybara
Southern Cameroon, Central African Republic
Mammalian Cryptid1
African Peacocks
African Peacocks
Ituri Rainforest, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Avian Cryptid1
Aglebemu
Aglebemu
Cross River, Nigeria
Aquatic Cryptid4
Agogwe
Agogwe
Eastern Tanzania, Mozambique
Humanoid Cryptid2.5
Agrios Anthropos
Agrios Anthropos
Island of Rhodes, Greece
Humanoid Cryptid6.5
Agta
Agta
Sierra Madre Mountains, Luzon, Philippines
Humanoid Cryptid6
Ah-Een-Meelow
Ah-Een-Meelow
Colville Indian Reservation, Washington, USA
Avian Cryptid4.5
Ahuitzotl
Ahuitzotl
Lake Texcoco, Valley of Mexico, Mexico
Aquatic cryptid8
Ahool
Ahool
Java Rainforests, Indonesia
Flying cryptid6
Aitvaras
Aitvaras
Lithuania, rural villages
Spirit/Household creature3.5
Aiatar
Aiatar
Carpathian Mountains, Romania
Beast5
Air Rods
Air Rods
Various – primarily North America and East Asia
Aerial anomaly2
Akita Lion
Akita Lion
Akita Prefecture, Honshu, Japan
Beast4
Akkorokamui
Akkorokamui
Funka Bay, Hokkaido, Japan
Sea monster7.5
Alicanto
Alicanto
Atacama Desert, Chile
Mythical bird2.5
Alien Big Cats
Alien Big Cats
United Kingdom (Exmoor, Bodmin Moor, Surrey); Australia; New Zealand
Mammalian Cryptid6.5
Aliens
Aliens
Worldwide (notably Roswell NM, Area 51 NV, Rendlesham Forest UK)
Non-Terrestrial9
Almas
Almas
Caucasus Mountains (Russia/Georgia); Pamir Mountains (Tajikistan); Altai Range (Mongolia)
Hominid6
Altamaha-ha
Altamaha-ha
Altamaha River, near Darien, Georgia, USA
Aquatic Cryptid5.5
Ameranthropoides loys
Ameranthropoides loys
Venezuela–Colombia border near Rio Tarra
Primate4.5
American Hyena
American Hyena
Upper Midwest US (Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin), Great Plains
Mammalian Cryptid7
American Lions
American Lions
Western and Central United States
Extinct/Fossil Cryptid8
Ankylosaur of Katsuro Desert
Ankylosaur of Katsuro Desert
Katsuro Desert, Mongolia
Reptilian Cryptid3
Araǵanaqlta’a
Araǵanaqlta’a
Interior Alaska, near Yukon River tributaries
Forest Spirit6
Atmospheric Beasts
Atmospheric Beasts
Upper atmosphere; sightings globally (USA, UK, Australia)
Aerial Entity2
Auli
Auli
Latvia and Lithuania, dense woodlands near Curonian Lagoon
Forest Spirit4
Australian raptor
Australian raptor
Australian Outback, Northern Territory and Western Australia
Reptilian Cryptid7.5
Azhi Dahaka
Azhi Dahaka
Persia/Iran
Mythical Serpent9.5
Baclou
Baclou
Benin, Togo, French Antilles
Spirit Familiar3.5
Baital
Baital
India, primarily in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
Undead Spirit6.5
Basilosaurus
Basilosaurus
Egypt, Fayoum, Wadi Al-Hitan
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid4.5
Batsquatch
Batsquatch
United States, Washington, Mount St. Helens
Flying Cryptid7.2
Bawokozi
Bawokozi
Uganda, Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese
Spirit Entity3.8
Beach Walker
Beach Walker
United States, Oregon, Cannon Beach
Other2.9
Bear Dogs
Bear Dogs
United States, Texas, Big Thicket
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid6.5
Bear Lake Monster
Bear Lake Monster
United States, Idaho/Utah border, Bear Lake
Lake Monster6.7
Beast of Bears
Beast of Bears
Australia, Victoria, Otways
Other5
Beast of Bray Road
Beast of Bray Road
United States, Wisconsin, Elkhorn
Phantom Canid8.4
Beast of Busco
Beast of Busco
United States, Indiana, Churubusco
Lake Monster3.5
Beast of Gevaudan
Beast of Gevaudan
France, Lozère, Gevaudan
Phantom Canid9.1
Beast of Karoo
Beast of Karoo
South Africa, Northern Cape, Karoo
Mythical Beast5.6
Beastman of Tonkararin
Beastman of Tonkararin
Japan, Kumamoto, Tonkararin
Humanoid Cryptid4.2
Beaver eater
Beaver eater
Canada, Yukon, Old Crow
Mammalian Cryptid3.9
Beaver Run Snow Gator
Beaver Run Snow Gator
United States, Pennsylvania, Beaver Run
Reptilian Cryptid4.7
Beithir
Beithir
Scotland, Highlands, Lochaber
Mythical Serpent8
Bermuda Blob
Bermuda Blob
Bermuda, Hamilton Parish
Sea Monster1.8
Bessie
Bessie
United States, Ohio, Lake Erie
Lake Monster5.4
Bigfoot
Bigfoot
United States, Pacific Northwest, Cascade Range
Hominid6.2
Bissie
Bissie
Canada, British Columbia, Shuswap Lake
Lake Monster5
Black Demon
Black Demon
Mexico, Baja California, Sea of Cortez
Sea Monster8.7
Black Swan
Black Swan
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Mythical Bird1.2
Bloop
Bloop
South Pacific Ocean, Remote oceanic coordinates
Aquatic Cryptid2.1
Blue Skeleton Man
Blue Skeleton Man
Canada, Yukon, Dawson
Spirit Entity4.3
Boneless
Boneless
Norway, Nordland, Lofoten
Ooze/Miscellaneous3.2
Brownie
Brownie
Scotland, Aberdeenshire, rural cottages
Spirit/Household Creature1
Buggane
Buggane
Isle of Man, Ballasalla, St. Trinian's
Spirit/Yokai5.8
Bugul Noz
Bugul Noz
France, Brittany, Brocéliande Forest
Spirit Entity3.4
Bukavac
Bukavac
Serbia, Vojvodina, rural lakes
Mythical Beast7.6
Bunyip
Bunyip
Australia, New South Wales, Hawkesbury River
Lake Monster7.9
Burrunjor
Burrunjor
Australia, Northern Territory, Arnhem Land
Reptilian Cryptid9.3
Cactus Cat
Cactus Cat
United States, Nevada, Black Rock Desert
Mammalian Cryptid2.5
Canvey Island Monster
Canvey Island Monster
England, Essex, Canvey Island
Aquatic Cryptid4.6
Capelobo
Capelobo
Brazil, Amazonas, Rio Negro basin
Mammalian Cryptid5.9
Cardiff Giant
Cardiff Giant
United States, New York, Cardiff
Other (Hoax Artifact)1
Carmel Area Creature
Carmel Area Creature
United States, Ohio, Carmel
Humanoid Cryptid4.1
Carn-pnay
Carn-pnay
Philippines, Luzon, Ilocos Norte
Humanoid Cryptid3.7
Carnival Cruise Monster
Carnival Cruise Monster
Caribbean Sea, near Nassau
Aquatic Cryptid3
Carnivorous Tree
Carnivorous Tree
Madagascar, Antananarivo, rainforests
Other6.8
Cassie
Cassie
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Lake
Lake Monster4.8
Champ
Champ
United States, Vermont, Lake Champlain
Lake Monster5.7
Cherufe
Cherufe
Chile, Araucanía, Villarrica Volcano
Mythical Beast9
Chini Lake Kaiju
Chini Lake Kaiju
Malaysia, Pahang, Chini Lake
Lake Monster6.4
Chuchunya‎‎
Chuchunya‎‎
Russia, Siberia, Yakutia
Hominid5.9
Chupacabra
Chupacabra
Puerto Rico, Canóvanas
Vampiric Spirit8.2
Cleary's Fish
Cleary's Fish
Ireland, County Clare, River Fergus
Aquatic Cryptid2.3
Corfu Island Creature
Corfu Island Creature
Greece, Corfu
Aquatic Cryptid2.9
Con Rit
Con Rit
Vietnam, Gulf of Tonkin
Sea Monster6.3
Congo Elephants
Congo Elephants
Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Basin, Ituri Forest
Mammalian Cryptid3.6
Cressie
Cressie
Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Crescent Lake
Lake Monster5.2
Crocodile Frog
Crocodile Frog
Papua New Guinea, Western Province, Fly River
Reptilian Cryptid3
Crocotta
Crocotta
Ethiopia, Somali Region, Ogaden
Mammalian Cryptid7.1
Cynocephali
Cynocephali
India, Karnataka, Western Ghats
Humanoid Cryptid7.4
Chilean air rod
Chilean air rod
Chile, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar
Aerial Anomaly1.9
Dalby Spook
Dalby Spook
Isle of Man, Dalby
Spirit/Household Creature1
Deogen
Deogen
Poland, Lower Silesia, Książ
Spirit Entity5
Devil Bird
Devil Bird
Sri Lanka, Central Province, Kandy
Mythical Bird6.1
Devil monkeys
Devil monkeys
United States, Kentucky, Appalachian foothills
Mammalian Cryptid7.3
Devouring Gourd
Devouring Gourd
Papua New Guinea, Eastern Highlands, Goroka
Other2.7
De Loys' Ape
De Loys' Ape
Venezuela, Zulia, Catatumbo
Primate6
Dingbat
Dingbat
United States, Pennsylvania, Allegheny Mountains
Flying Cryptid2.1
Dodo
Dodo
Mauritius, Black River District
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid1
Dogigator
Dogigator
United States, Louisiana, Atchafalaya Basin
Reptilian Cryptid4.4
Domovoy
Domovoy
Russia, Moscow Oblast, village homes
Spirit/Household Creature1
Dover Demon
Dover Demon
United States, Massachusetts, Dover
Humanoid Cryptid3.5
Dragons
Dragons
China, Sichuan, Emei Mountains
Mythical Beast9.5
Dragon Skull of Minamisho Village
Dragon Skull of Minamisho Village
Japan, Niigata, Minamisho
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid6
Drekavac
Drekavac
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srpska, Drina Valley
Undead Spirit5.9
Drop Bear
Drop Bear
Australia, New South Wales, Blue Mountains
Mammalian Cryptid8
Dundas island blackfly
Dundas island blackfly
Canada, British Columbia, Dundas Island
Other1.8
Duphon
Duphon
Myanmar, Kachin State, Putao
Mammalian Cryptid2.6
Dwarves
Dwarves
Germany, Harz Mountains, Goslar
Humanoid Cryptid1
Eastern Cougar (Extinct)
Eastern Cougar (Extinct)
United States, Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid5.5
Ebu Gogo
Ebu Gogo
Indonesia, Flores Island, Liang Bua
Hominid3.7
Echigo Mothman
Echigo Mothman
Japan, Niigata, Echigo Plain
Flying Cryptid6.2
Eddie
Eddie
United States, Florida, Everglades
Spirit/Yokai3
Eieheraha
Eieheraha
Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal
Other2.4
El Cuero
El Cuero
Chile, Los Ríos, Valdivia
Lake Monster7
Elasmotherium
Elasmotherium
Russia, Siberia, Yakutia
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid6.9
Emela-ntouka
Emela-ntouka
Republic of Congo, Likouala
Reptilian Cryptid8.6
Fear Liath Moor
Fear Liath Moor
Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Ben Macdui
Hominid7.5
Fifolet
Fifolet
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans Bayous
Spirit Entity3.2
Fiji Mermaid
Fiji Mermaid
Fiji, Viti Levu, Suva
Other (Taxidermy Hoax)1
Flashlight frog
Flashlight frog
Cameroon, Western Highlands, Bamenda
Amphibian Cryptid1.6
Flatwoods beast
Flatwoods beast
United States, West Virginia, Flatwoods
Non-Terrestrial7.2
Flathead Lake Monster
Flathead Lake Monster
United States, Montana, Flathead Lake
Lake Monster5.5
Flying Flesh Carrot
Flying Flesh Carrot
United States, New Mexico, Roswell
Aerial Anomaly2
Fresno Nightcrawler
Fresno Nightcrawler
United States, California, Fresno
Humanoid Cryptid2.9
Fukushima Mothman
Fukushima Mothman
Japan, Fukushima
Flying Cryptid6.1
Gajah Mina
Gajah Mina
Indonesia, Bali, coastal waters
Aquatic Cryptid4.2
Ganaita
Ganaita
Papua New Guinea, East New Britain, Rabaul
Other2.8
Gatagon
Gatagon
Philippines, Cagayan Valley, Isabela
Other5.6
Gator Man
Gator Man
United States, Florida, Okeechobee
Reptilian Cryptid6.8
Gazeka
Gazeka
Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province, Huon Peninsula
Mammalian Cryptid4.4
Ghost
Ghost
United Kingdom, London, various sites
Spirit Entity4
Ghost Camel
Ghost Camel
United States, Arizona, Tombstone
Spirit Entity2.3
Ghost Deer
Ghost Deer
United States, Pennsylvania, Allegheny National Forest
Spirit Entity1.8
Giant Snakes
Giant Snakes
Amazon Basin, Brazil, Amazonas
Reptilian Cryptid9
Giant Bats
Giant Bats
Indonesia, Java, Gunung Kidul
Flying Cryptid6.3
Giant Bushbaby
Giant Bushbaby
Kenya, Central Highlands, Nyeri
Primate3.5
Giant Catfish
Giant Catfish
Thailand, Chiang Rai, Mekong River
Aquatic Cryptid4.5
Giant Dragonfish
Giant Dragonfish
Indonesia, Sulawesi, deep waters
Aquatic Cryptid5.9
Giant Grasshopper
Giant Grasshopper
United States, Nebraska, Omaha outskirts
Other1.7
Giant Goldfish
Giant Goldfish
United States, Michigan, Lake St. Clair
Aquatic Cryptid1.5
Giant Jellyfish
Giant Jellyfish
Japan, Toyama Bay
Sea Monster5.2
Giant of Kandahar
Giant of Kandahar
Afghanistan, Kandahar Province, mountains
Hominid9.2
Giant Rat
Giant Rat
Papua New Guinea, Manus Island
Mammalian Cryptid3.7
Giant Rooster
Giant Rooster
Philippines, Ilocos Norte, rural farms
Other2.5
Giant Snake of Mt. Chōkai
Giant Snake of Mt. Chōkai
Japan, Akita-Yamagata, Mt. Chōkai
Reptilian Cryptid8.9
Giglioli's Whale
Giglioli's Whale
Italy, Tuscany, Livorno coast
Aquatic Cryptid3.4
Goblins
Goblins
Iceland, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, lava fields
Humanoid Cryptid5
Graveyard Giant Cicada
Graveyard Giant Cicada
United States, Georgia, Savannah cemeteries
Other1.4
Great South Bay Giant Horseshoe Crab
Great South Bay Giant Horseshoe Crab
United States, New York, Great South Bay
Aquatic Cryptid3.2
Greek Dolphin Monster
Greek Dolphin Monster
Greece, Crete, coastal waters
Aquatic Cryptid2.8
Grootslang
Grootslang
South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld
Mythical Beast9.4
Gugwe
Gugwe
United States, Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley
Hominid7.3
Gunma Giant Red Bird
Gunma Giant Red Bird
Japan, Gunma Prefecture, Akagi Mountains
Mythical Bird4.8
Grampus
Grampus
Italy, Liguria, Gulf of Genoa
Aquatic Cryptid2.2
Gray Dhole
Gray Dhole
India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba
Mammalian Cryptid3.6
Grayback
Grayback
Canada, Yukon, wilderness regions
Mammalian Cryptid5
Guiafairo
Guiafairo
Senegal, Casamance, forests
Spirit Entity4.1
Harpy
Harpy
South America, Amazon Basin, near Manaus Brazil
Mythical Bird7
Hellhounds
Hellhounds
England, Yorkshire, Moors
Phantom Canid9.1
Hentifia
Hentifia
Algeria, Hoggar Mountains
Spirit/Yokai2.9
Hibagon
Hibagon
Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture, Mt. Hiba
Hominid5.6
Himalayan Kaiju
Himalayan Kaiju
Nepal, Mustang District
Mythical Beast7.8
Hoan Kiem Turtle (Former)
Hoan Kiem Turtle (Former)
Vietnam, Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake
Aquatic Spirit2.5
Hodag (Hoax)
Hodag (Hoax)
United States, Wisconsin, Rhinelander
Other1
Honey Island Swamp Monster
Honey Island Swamp Monster
United States, Louisiana, Honey Island Swamp
Hominid7.4
Hopkinsville Goblins
Hopkinsville Goblins
United States, Kentucky, Hopkinsville
Non-Terrestrial5.2
Hoppie
Hoppie
United States, Mississippi, Pascagoula
Lake Monster1.5
Horned Cats
Horned Cats
United States, Kansas, small towns
Mammalian Cryptid3
Horned Mole
Horned Mole
United States, Arkansas, Ozarks
Mammalian Cryptid1.7
Hrökkáll
Hrökkáll
Iceland, Westfjords, Ísafjarðardjúp
Sea Monster4.9
Huallepen
Huallepen
Chile, Aysén Region, fjords
Mythical Beast3.3
Human Blue
Human Blue
Papua New Guinea, New Britain
Other1
Hyogopogo
Hyogopogo
Canada, Ontario, Lake Simcoe
Lake Monster4.5
Iliamna Lake Monster
Iliamna Lake Monster
United States, Alaska, Lake Iliamna
Lake Monster5.6
Indian Chupacabra (Raktha Athika)
Indian Chupacabra (Raktha Athika)
India, Tamil Nadu, Madurai
Vampiric Spirit8.1
Indian Iguanodon
Indian Iguanodon
India, Gujarat, Rann of Kutch
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid6.2
Indonesian Coelacanth
Indonesian Coelacanth
Indonesia, Manado, Sulawesi
Aquatic Cryptid2.3
Indrid Cold
Indrid Cold
United States, West Virginia, Point Pleasant
Non-Terrestrial4
Inkanyamba
Inkanyamba
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Howick Falls
Mythical Serpent9
Inogon
Inogon
Cameroon, Adamawa Region
Humanoid Cryptid3.1
Igopogo
Igopogo
Canada, Ontario, Lake Simcoe
Lake Monster4.7
Iwakkie
Iwakkie
Japan, Hokkaido, Shiretoko
Mammalian Cryptid4
Jackalope
Jackalope
United States, Wyoming, Douglas
Mythical Beast1.5
Jamaican Macaw
Jamaican Macaw
Jamaica, St. Elizabeth
Other1
Jenglot
Jenglot
Indonesia, Jakarta urban legends
Spirit Familiar5.3
Jersey Devil
Jersey Devil
United States, New Jersey, Pine Barrens
Flying Cryptid8.5
Javanese Wolf
Javanese Wolf
Indonesia, Java, Meru Betiri National Park
Mammalian Cryptid5.8
J'ba FoFi
J'ba FoFi
Congo, Sangha Trinational forest
Other (Giant Spider)7.2
Kaiaimunu
Kaiaimunu
Papua New Guinea, Eastern Highlands, Asaro Valley
Humanoid Cryptid4.8
Kaiju of Mt. Bandai
Kaiju of Mt. Bandai
Japan, Fukushima Prefecture, Mt. Bandai
Mythical Beast7.5
Kallana (Pygmy Elephants)
Kallana (Pygmy Elephants)
Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lore Lindu National Park
Mammalian Cryptid3.7
Kappa
Kappa
Japan, Kyoto Prefecture, Kamo River
Spirit/Yokai6.9
Kasai rex
Kasai rex
Democratic Republic of Congo, Kasai Region
Reptilian Cryptid9.3
Kawuk
Kawuk
Indonesia, Java, Banyuwangi
Other3.2
Kikiyaon
Kikiyaon
Gambia, Kiang West
Flying Cryptid7.7
Kongamato
Kongamato
Zambia, Barotse Floodplain, Zambezi River
Flying Cryptid7.1
Kraken
Kraken
Norway, Lofoten Islands, Norwegian Sea
Sea Monster9.6
Kuigon
Kuigon
Mongolia, Gobi Desert, Ömnögovi
Other3
Kukwes
Kukwes
Canada, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton
Humanoid Cryptid6
Kumamoto Ape Footprints
Kumamoto Ape Footprints
Japan, Kumamoto Prefecture, Mt. Aso
Hominid3.6
Kyoto Lion
Kyoto Lion
Japan, Kyoto City
Mammalian Cryptid5.5
Kyoto Mothman
Kyoto Mothman
Japan, Kyoto City, Philosopher’s Path
Flying Cryptid6
Lac Wood Screecher
Lac Wood Screecher
Canada, Quebec, Lac Saint-Jean
Mythical Bird2.9
Lake Tarpon Monster
Lake Tarpon Monster
United States, Florida, Tarpon Springs
Lake Monster5
Lau
Lau
Fiji, Lau Archipelago
Other2.4
Lindworm
Lindworm
Austria, Carinthia, Klagenfurt
Mythical Serpent7.8
Lincolnshire dogman
Lincolnshire dogman
England, Lincolnshire, Wolds
Phantom Canid8.3
Lizard Men
Lizard Men
United States, South Carolina, Bishopville
Reptilian Cryptid7
Loch Ness Monster
Loch Ness Monster
Scotland, Highland, Loch Ness
Lake Monster5.8
Lone Pine Mountain Devil
Lone Pine Mountain Devil
United States, California, Inyo County
Flying Cryptid8
Lou Carcolh
Lou Carcolh
France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Les Landes
Mythical Beast6.2
Lusca
Lusca
Bahamas, Andros Island, Blue Holes
Sea Monster8.9
Madagascar tree
Madagascar tree
Madagascar, Menabe Region, Kirindy
Other (Carnivorous Plant)6.7
Magician's Monster
Magician's Monster
Czech Republic, Prague Old Town
Spirit Familiar4.4
Mahamba
Mahamba
Democratic Republic of Congo, Lake Tanganyika
Reptilian Cryptid8.8
Mamlambo
Mamlambo
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mzintlava River
Aquatic Spirit7.1
Mammoth
Mammoth
Russia, Sakha Republic, Yakutsk
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid4
Manananggal
Manananggal
Philippines, Capiz Province, Roxas City
Vampiric Spirit9.2
Manaia and Hei-tiki
Manaia and Hei-tiki
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua
Spirit/Yokai2
Man-Eating Lotus of Nubia
Man-Eating Lotus of Nubia
Sudan, Northern State, Nubian Desert
Other (Carnivorous Plant)6.4
Manipogo
Manipogo
Canada, Manitoba, Lake Manitoba
Lake Monster4.9
Mantis man
Mantis man
United States, New Jersey, Musconetcong River
Humanoid Cryptid4.5
Mapinguari
Mapinguari
Brazil, Amazonas, near Manaus
Hominid7.3
Marabbecca
Marabbecca
Sicily, Enna Province
Spirit Entity5.8
Marked Hominids
Marked Hominids
Russia, Primorsky Krai, Sikhote-Alin
Hominid4.1
Martinique Parrot
Martinique Parrot
Martinique, Saint-Pierre
Other1
Massive Carpenter Bee
Massive Carpenter Bee
Costa Rica, Cartago Province
Other1.4
Mbielu-Mbielu-Mbielu
Mbielu-Mbielu-Mbielu
Republic of Congo, Likouala Region
Reptilian Cryptid7.2
Megalania
Megalania
Australia, Northern Territory, Arnhem Land
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid9
Megalodon
Megalodon
Global oceans (fossil finds
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid10
Megatherium
Megatherium
Argentina, Buenos Aires Province, near Luján River
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid6
Mermaids
Mermaids
Global coastlines (folklore strongest in Greece & Denmark)
Aquatic Spirit4
Merman
Merman
Norway, Nordland County, Lofoten
Aquatic Spirit3.7
Minashunka
Minashunka
United States, Nebraska, Sandhills
Mammalian Cryptid3.5
Minhocão
Minhocão
Brazil, Paraná, Curitiba outskirts
Mythical Serpent8.8
Minnesota Iceman
Minnesota Iceman
United States, Minnesota, Winona County
Hominid4.7
Minnesota Dog-Man
Minnesota Dog-Man
United States, Minnesota, Becker County
Phantom Canid7.5
Minogame
Minogame
Japan, Okinawa Prefecture, Shurijo Castle ponds
Reptilian Cryptid2.8
Momo
Momo
United States, Missouri, Louisiana City
Hominid6
Moa
Moa
New Zealand, South Island, Otago
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid2
Moehau
Moehau
New Zealand, North Island, Moehau Range
Hominid6.7
Mokele mbembe
Mokele mbembe
Republic of Congo, Likouala, Lake Tele
Reptilian Cryptid8.4
Mongolian death worm
Mongolian death worm
Mongolia, Dornogovi Province, Gobi Desert
Reptilian Cryptid9.1
Mountain Gorilla
Mountain Gorilla
Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park
Primate5.9
Mountain Nyala
Mountain Nyala
Ethiopia, Bale Mountains
Mammalian Cryptid2.3
Monster of Lake Tota
Monster of Lake Tota
Colombia, Boyacá, Lake Tota
Lake Monster4.8
Monster of Niigata
Monster of Niigata
Japan, Niigata Prefecture, Agano River
Lake Monster3.6
Montauk Monster
Montauk Monster
United States, New York, Montauk
Other (Carrion Hoax)3.5
Mora
Mora
Sweden, Dalarna County, near Lake Siljan
Spirit Entity4
Morag
Morag
Scotland, Highland, Loch Morar
Lake Monster4.9
Mothman
Mothman
United States, West Virginia, Point Pleasant
Flying Cryptid8.2
Muhnochwa
Muhnochwa
India, Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur
Aerial Anomaly3
Muhuru
Muhuru
Kenya, Migori County, Muhuru Bay
Lake Monster3.1
Murray
Murray
Australia, Victoria, Murray River
Lake Monster4.1
Mussie
Mussie
Canada, British Columbia, Muskrat Lake
Lake Monster4.5
Mussie of Kako River
Mussie of Kako River
Uganda, Kakumiro District, Kako River
Lake Monster4.2
Naga
Naga
India, Nagaland, Kohima
Mythical Serpent8
Nagasaki Marine Reptile
Nagasaki Marine Reptile
Japan, Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Monster6.5
Nahuelito
Nahuelito
Argentina, Río Negro Province, Nahuel Huapi Lake
Lake Monster5.5
Nandi Bear
Nandi Bear
Kenya, Nandi County, Nandi Hills
Mammalian Cryptid7.9
Nape
Nape
Papua New Guinea, East Sepik Province
Hominid3.7
Neelagiri Kaduva (Neelagiri Tiger)
Neelagiri Kaduva (Neelagiri Tiger)
India, Kerala, Nilgiri Hills
Mammalian Cryptid6.8
Nekohebitori
Nekohebitori
Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa
Reptilian Cryptid2.5
Nessie (or Loch Ness Monster)
Nessie (or Loch Ness Monster)
Scotland, Highland, Loch Ness
Lake Monster5.8
New Louisiana Swamp Monster
New Louisiana Swamp Monster
United States, Louisiana, Atchafalaya Basin
Hominid6.2
Ngoubou
Ngoubou
Cameroon, Adamaoua Region
Mammalian Cryptid7.5
Nguma-monene
Nguma-monene
Republic of Congo, Bouenza Department
Reptilian Cryptid8.6
Nguoi Rung
Nguoi Rung
Vietnam, Sơn La Province
Hominid5.8
Nguruvilu
Nguruvilu
Chile, Los Ríos Region, Valdivia
Aquatic Spirit3.7
Niigata Giant Hand
Niigata Giant Hand
Japan, Niigata Prefecture
Other4.8
Nikujin
Nikujin
Japan, Nara Prefecture, Mount Yoshino
Spirit/Yokai3
Ningen
Ningen
Antarctica waters, Southern Ocean
Aquatic Cryptid4.4
Nittaewo
Nittaewo
Sri Lanka, Uva Province, Mahiyanganaya
Hominid5.2
Nixie
Nixie
Germany, Bavaria, Danube River
Aquatic Spirit2.2
Northern Spoonbill
Northern Spoonbill
China, Heilongjiang Province, near Mudanjiang
Other1
North Shore Monster
North Shore Monster
Canada, Ontario, Lake Superior
Lake Monster3.8
Nozuchi Tokage
Nozuchi Tokage
Japan, Aomori Prefecture, Hakkoda Mountains
Reptilian Cryptid5.7
Oggie
Oggie
United States, Pennsylvania, Oil Creek
Lake Monster2.1
Ogopogo
Ogopogo
Canada, British Columbia, Okanagan Lake
Lake Monster5.6
Okapi
Okapi
Democratic Republic of Congo, Ituri Forest
Mammalian Cryptid1
Okkie
Okkie
New Zealand, Waikato, Lake Okareka
Lake Monster2
Old Yellow Top
Old Yellow Top
Canada, Ontario, Cobalt mining district
Hominid5.4
Oldeani Monster
Oldeani Monster
Tanzania, Arusha Region, Oldeani Mountain
Mammalian Cryptid6.2
Ōnuma Rhinoceros
Ōnuma Rhinoceros
Japan, Hokkaido, Ōnuma Quasi-National Park
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid5.3
Onza
Onza
Mexico, Sonora, Sierra Madre Occidental
Mammalian Cryptid4.9
Orabou
Orabou
Nigeria, Niger Delta
Other2.8
Orobon
Orobon
Philippines, Samar Province
Aquatic Cryptid3.2
Orang bati
Orang bati
Indonesia, Seram Island
Flying Cryptid6.9
Orange Eyes
Orange Eyes
United States, Ohio, Charles Mill Lake
Hominid5
Orang pendek
Orang pendek
Indonesia, Sumatra, Kerinci Seblat
Hominid4.7
Owlman
Owlman
England, Cornwall, Mawnan Smith
Flying Cryptid6.8
Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus
Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus
United States, Washington, Olympic Peninsula
Other1.5
Paddler
Paddler
United States, North Carolina, Lake Norman
Lake Monster4.4
Pale Crawlers
Pale Crawlers
United States, Kentucky, Appalachian region
Humanoid Cryptid5.9
Peryton
Peryton
Spain, Catalonia, Pyrenees Mountains
Mythical Bird4.6
Phantom kangaroo
Phantom kangaroo
United States, Illinois, Chicago suburbs
Other1.7
Piasa Bird
Piasa Bird
United States, Illinois, Alton
Mythical Bird7.3
Po orangutan
Po orangutan
Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan
Primate2.2
Popobawa
Popobawa
Tanzania, Zanzibar, Unguja Island
Spirit Entity8.5
Primate
Primate
Gabon, Ogooué-Ivindo Province, Ivindo National Park
Primate2
Pterosaurs and Pterodactyls in Cryptozoology
Pterosaurs and Pterodactyls in Cryptozoology
Papua New Guinea, Western Province
Flying Cryptid8.8
Puerto Rican Chupacabra
Puerto Rican Chupacabra
Puerto Rico, Canóvanas
Vampiric Spirit8.2
Qalupalik
Qalupalik
Canada, Nunavut, Hudson Bay
Aquatic Spirit7
Quagga
Quagga
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid1
Quetzalcoatl
Quetzalcoatl
Mexico, Teotihuacán
Mythical Serpent9.5
Queensland Tiger
Queensland Tiger
Australia, Queensland, Atherton Tablelands
Mammalian Cryptid6.3
Raktha Athika [ Indian Chupacabra ]
Raktha Athika [ Indian Chupacabra ]
India, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore
Vampiric Spirit8.1
Ratman of Southend
Ratman of Southend
England, Essex, Southend-on-Sea
Humanoid Cryptid3.4
Raystown Ray
Raystown Ray
United States, Pennsylvania, Raystown Lake
Lake Monster5
Rhinoceros dolphin
Rhinoceros dolphin
Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Noto Peninsula
Aquatic Cryptid2.4
Riverside Monster
Riverside Monster
United States, California, Riverside
Humanoid Cryptid3.9
Roch Ness Monster
Roch Ness Monster
Canada, Quebec, Lake Memphremagog
Lake Monster4.8
Row
Row
Sweden, Värmland County, forests near Karlstad
Other3.2
River dinos
River dinos
Congo Basin, Republic of Congo, Sangha River
Reptilian Cryptid8.7
Sabertooth Deer
Sabertooth Deer
Philippines, Luzon, Sierra Madre
Mammalian Cryptid4.9
Salamander
Salamander
Austria, Salzburg, Untersberg Mountain
Other1.8
Sapo De Loma
Sapo De Loma
Mexico, Jalisco, Sierra de Manantlán
Other2.1
Sam Harris
Sam Harris
United States, Oregon, rural Grant County
Other1
Sasquatch
Sasquatch
United States, Washington, Mount St. Helens area
Hominid6.2
Scarecrow
Scarecrow
Romania, Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca region
Spirit Entity2.5
Steller's sea cow
Steller's sea cow
Russia, Kamchatka Peninsula, Bering Island
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid1
Sea Monk
Sea Monk
Denmark, Copenhagen waters, Øresund Strait
Sea Monster2.8
Seliordsormen
Seliordsormen
Norway, Telemark, Lake Seljordsvatnet
Sea Monster5.7
Seri Gumum
Seri Gumum
Malaysia, Pahang, Tasik Chini
Lake Monster4.4
Shachihoko
Shachihoko
Japan, Nagoya, Nagoya Castle rooftops
Mythical Beast4.9
Sharlie
Sharlie
United States, Idaho, Payette Lake
Lake Monster5.1
Sheepsquatch
Sheepsquatch
United States, West Virginia, Boone County
Mammalian Cryptid7.6
Shell Monster
Shell Monster
United States, Florida, Gulf Coast
Sea Monster3.5
Shore Laddie
Shore Laddie
Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Banff Bay
Lake Monster2.3
Silwane Mazzi
Silwane Mazzi
Zimbabwe, Matabeleland, Hwange
Spirit Entity3.2
Sisimito
Sisimito
Honduras, Olancho Department, La Mosquitia
Hominid5.8
Sjómaður
Sjómaður
Iceland, Westfjords, Ísafjörður waters
Aquatic Spirit2.6
Skeljaskrímsli
Skeljaskrímsli
Iceland, Breiðafjörður Bay
Sea Monster4
Skunk ape
Skunk ape
United States, Florida, Everglades
Hominid6.5
Sky Serpents
Sky Serpents
Mexico, Oaxaca, Sierra Madre del Sur
Aerial Anomaly7.3
Snallygaster
Snallygaster
United States, Maryland, Frederick County
Flying Cryptid8
South American Dinosaurs
South American Dinosaurs
Bolivia, Beni Department, Amazon Basin
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid8.9
Spring Heeled Jack
Spring Heeled Jack
England, London
Humanoid Cryptid5.5
Storsjöoidiurit
Storsjöoidiurit
Sweden, Jämtland, Lake Storsjön
Lake Monster4.8
Strange Beast of Kurate
Strange Beast of Kurate
Japan, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kurate
Humanoid Cryptid4.2
Strigoi
Strigoi
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest outskirts
Undead Spirit8.1
Šumske Dekle
Šumske Dekle
Slovenia, Kočevje forests
Spirit Entity2.5
Swamp Stalker of Boggy Creak
Swamp Stalker of Boggy Creak
United States, Arkansas, Fouke
Hominid6.9
Tahoe Tessie
Tahoe Tessie
United States, California/Nevada, Lake Tahoe
Lake Monster5.1
Tatzelwurm
Tatzelwurm
Switzerland, Uri Alps, Andermatt region
Reptilian Cryptid6.4
Teakettler
Teakettler
United States, Minnesota, Itasca State Park
Mythical Beast2.2
The Black Fox of Salmon River
The Black Fox of Salmon River
United States, Idaho, Salmon River Mountains
Mammalian Cryptid2.1
The Buru, Giant Lizards and Giant Crocodiles
The Buru, Giant Lizards and Giant Crocodiles
India, Arunachal Pradesh, Subansiri Valley
Reptilian Cryptid7.8
Thunder Bird
Thunder Bird
United States, Illinois, Alton
Mythical Bird9.1
Thylacine
Thylacine
Australia, Tasmania, Tarkine
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid3.1
Tiddalik
Tiddalik
Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
Mythical Beast1.5
Tokoloshe
Tokoloshe
South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg townships
Spirit/Yokai5.9
Toori Ponds Serpent
Toori Ponds Serpent
Mongolia, Zavkhan Province, Ulaagchny Khar Lake
Lake Monster4.4
Tossie
Tossie
Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Crescent Lake
Lake Monster3.5
True Giants
True Giants
Democratic Republic of Congo, Ituri Forest
Hominid8.8
Tsuchinoko
Tsuchinoko
Japan, Gifu Prefecture, Mino Mountains
Reptilian Cryptid4.1
Two-Towed Tom
Two-Towed Tom
United States, Alabama, Alabama River
Mammalian Cryptid6.1
UB-85 Atrocity
UB-85 Atrocity
Scotland, North Sea off the coast of Aberdeen
Sea Monster3.3
Ucumar
Ucumar
Argentina, Salta Province, Andes foothills
Hominid6.2
Ufiti
Ufiti
Malawi, Mulanje Mountain
Spirit Entity3.9
Undead
Undead
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara
Undead Spirit8
Unicorn
Unicorn
France, Loire Valley, folklore regions
Mythical Beast2
Útburður
Útburður
Iceland, Akureyri countryside
Undead Spirit6.3
Uwa Sea Monster
Uwa Sea Monster
Japan, Uwajima, Seto Inland Sea
Sea Monster5.7
Vampire
Vampire
Romania, Transylvania, Bran
Vampiric Spirit8.9
Vampire Beast
Vampire Beast
United States, North Carolina, Bladenboro
Vampiric Spirit9
Vatnagedda
Vatnagedda
Iceland, Lake Kleifarvatn, Reykjanes Peninsula
Lake Monster4.5
Voronezh Aliens
Voronezh Aliens
Russia, Voronezh Oblast, Voronezh city
Non-Terrestrial4
Waitoreke
Waitoreke
New Zealand, South Island, Fiordland
Mammalian Cryptid2.7
Wakayama Lion
Wakayama Lion
Japan, Wakayama Prefecture, Kii Peninsula
Mammalian Cryptid4.8
Wakefield's Loch Ness Monster
Wakefield's Loch Ness Monster
Canada, Quebec, Gatineau River
Lake Monster5.3
Washington’s Eagle
Washington’s Eagle
United States, Washington, Olympic Peninsula
Mythical Bird3.2
Wendigo
Wendigo
Canada, Ontario, Algonquin Provincial Park
Spirit Entity9.4
Werewolves
Werewolves
France, Auvergne, Gévaudan
Shapeshifter9.2
Wharton State Forest Monster
Wharton State Forest Monster
United States, New Jersey, Wharton State Forest
Hominid5.5
White Bluff Screamer
White Bluff Screamer
United States, Tennessee, Dickson County
Spirit Entity4.6
White River Monster
White River Monster
United States, Arkansas, White River
Lake Monster5
Winged Cat
Winged Cat
England, Cornwall, Bodmin Moor
Mythical Beast1.8
Wood Booger
Wood Booger
United States, Virginia, Jefferson National Forest
Hominid6
Woodbridge Cemetery Snake
Woodbridge Cemetery Snake
United States, New Jersey, Woodbridge Township
Reptilian Cryptid2.9
Xexeu
Xexeu
Brazil, Amazonas, Rio Negro tributaries
Other2
Xianfu Zhi Yu
Xianfu Zhi Yu
China, Shaanxi Province, near Xi’an
Aquatic Cryptid1.9
Xiangshe
Xiangshe
China, Hunan Province, Xiang River
Mythical Serpent3.4
Xianyang
Xianyang
China, Shaanxi Province, Xianyang city
Other2.8
Xiao
Xiao
China, Sichuan Province, Leshan forests
Other2.6
Xing-xing
Xing-xing
China, Guangdong Province, Xinyi
Hominid4.3
Xiphis
Xiphis
Greece, Cyclades, Naxos coastal waters
Other2.2
Xixi Zhi Yu
Xixi Zhi Yu
China, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou’s Xixi Wetland
Aquatic Cryptid2.4
Xuangui
Xuangui
China, Hubei Province, Wuhan
Mythical Beast2.7
Ya-Te-Veo
Ya-Te-Veo
Central Africa, Congo Basin
Mythical Beast6.8
Yacumama
Yacumama
Peru, Loreto Region, Amazon River
Aquatic Cryptid8.7
Yale
Yale
England, Wales borderlands, Powys hills
Mythical Beast2.3
Yamabiko
Yamabiko
Japan, Nagano Prefecture, Kiso Mountains
Spirit/Yokai1
Yamagata Flatwoods Monster
Yamagata Flatwoods Monster
Japan, Yamagata Prefecture, flatwoods outside Tsuruoka
Hominid4.4
Yamakachi
Yamakachi
Japan, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kirishima Mountains
Mammalian Cryptid2.9
Yamapikarya
Yamapikarya
Japan, Okinawa Prefecture, Iriomote Island
Mammalian Cryptid3.2
Yanalik-Adam
Yanalik-Adam
Russia, Dagestan Republic, Caucasus foothills
Hominid3.5
Yaoshikepu
Yaoshikepu
China, Yunnan Province, Xishuangbanna
Other2
Yara Ma Yha Who
Yara Ma Yha Who
Australia, Queensland, Daintree Rainforest
Vampiric Spirit6
Yassie of Lake Yamanaka
Yassie of Lake Yamanaka
Japan, Yamanashi Prefecture, Lake Yamanaka
Lake Monster4.5
Yassie of Yamato River
Yassie of Yamato River
Japan, Nara Prefecture, Yamato River
Lake Monster4.3
Yeitso
Yeitso
United States, New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo
Hominid8.1
Yeren
Yeren
China, Hubei Province, Shennongjia Forest
Hominid6.4
Yeti
Yeti
Nepal, Khumbu Region, Himalayas
Hominid7.3
Yggdrasil
Yggdrasil
Scandinavia, Norway, mythological Asgard realms
Mythical Beast3.7
Yibimin
Yibimin
Papua New Guinea, Western Highlands Province
Other2
Yokosuka Creature
Yokosuka Creature
Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokosuka city
Aquatic Cryptid2.8
Yoroi
Yoroi
Japan, Fukushima Prefecture, mountain villages
Other3.5
Yowie
Yowie
Australia, New South Wales, Blue Mountains
Hominid7.5
Yu
Yu
China, Henan Province, near Luoyang
Other1.9
Yucca Man
Yucca Man
United States, California, Joshua Tree National Park
Hominid6
Yukon Beaver Eater
Yukon Beaver Eater
Canada, Yukon Territory, Whitehorse outskirts
Mammalian Cryptid4.9
Yukontherium
Yukontherium
Canada, Yukon Territory, Kluane region
Fossil/Extinct Cryptid4
Yussie
Yussie
Australia, Victoria, Gippsland Lakes
Lake Monster4.4
Zana
Zana
Russia, Abkhazia region, Ochamchira District
Hominid5.8
Zanfretta's Aliens
Zanfretta's Aliens
Italy, Liguria, Torriglia
Non-Terrestrial4.3
Zantegeba
Zantegeba
Papua New Guinea, Sepik River Basin
Other3.1
Zanzibar Leopard
Zanzibar Leopard
Tanzania, Unguja Island, Zanzibar
Mammalian Cryptid4.7
Zaratan
Zaratan
Mediterranean Sea, Greek coastal folklore
Sea Monster6.5
Zheng
Zheng
China, Henan Province, Zhengzhou plains
Other2.7
Zhuhuai
Zhuhuai
China, Guangdong Province, Zhuhai coastal waters
Other2.5
Ziphius
Ziphius
Mediterranean Sea, near Corsica
Sea Monster4
Zmeu
Zmeu
Romania, Wallachia, foothills near Ploiești
Mythical Beast7.2
Zuiyo-Maru Carcass
Zuiyo-Maru Carcass
Japan, off the coast of Choshi, Chiba Prefecture
Sea Monster5