Icthyosapien

In the 19th century, many sailors found profit in the construction of “Feejee Mermaids”, killing small monkeys, caught whilst in port in asia and africa , and stitching the torso to the body of a dried fish. These ugly little creatures would frequent side show attractions, the supposed “proof” of the existence of Mer-maidens and mer-men.

Icthyosapien, also known as Homomimus Aquaticus, the only known species of aquatic hominid is far less dubious. These human mimics are found at the equator, most frequently spotted around the island of Ponape. They are linked to the ancient mythology of the Deep ones, often mentioned in nefarious almanacs such as the Unaussprechlichen Kulten. In many respects these similarities are warranted, Homomimus are indeed amazing human mimics, and can disguise their fish like appendages and horrific complexions with bizarre skins sheaths which can retract along cartilage ridges. A particularly specialized species. This particular specimen is very small, the various subgroups of Homomimus differ in size depending on location in the world. Some are land based, such as Homomimus Erectus, or Homomimus Arachnida.