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merkitty

Merkitty is a fictional aquatic mammal hybrid that blends feline features with sea-dwelling adaptations. The term, a portmanteau of mermaid and kitty, is used primarily in fantasy fiction, fan art, and online communities to describe a cat with aquatic traits.

Depictions vary, but common motifs include a cat-like head with whiskers and ears, a lithe torso, and

Merkitty are typically described as coastal or estuarine dwellers, inhabiting temperate to tropical waters. They are

Because merkitty are fictional, there is no standardized biology or lore. They appear in fantasy novels, webcomics,

See also: mermaid, selkie, catfolk.

a
tail
that
terminates
in
a
fish-like
fin.
Some
versions
show
fur
that
becomes
water-repellent
or
scales
along
the
tail;
others
feature
gills,
webbed
paws,
or
dorsal
fins.
Variations
reflect
different
artistic
styles
rather
than
a
single
canonical
design.
often
portrayed
as
agile
swimmers
capable
of
moving
between
land
and
sea,
with
diets
that
center
on
fish
and
crustaceans.
Behavior
ranges
from
playful
and
curious
to
solitary
and
stealthy,
depending
on
the
storyteller.
role-playing
games,
and
fan
art
as
characters
that
explore
hybridity
and
imaginative
cosmologies.
Their
portrayal
varies
widely
across
creators
and
communities.