Editing Setting:CATastrophe/Bestiary (section)

=Marine Life=

==Inkers==
Inkers are domesticated versions of octopi, cuttlefish, and squid. They are typically kept by kemonomimi for their meat and ink and even their eggs.

===Wild Inkers===
Cuttlefish, Octopi, and Squid are fairly common in the Endless Blue and have, if anything, become even more intelligent. Some going so far as to form mating pairs and to care for their young until they reach adolescence. The main issue with wild inkers though is that they are curious, and have a fondness for shiny or brightly colored items. As such they will gather these items in their nests and steal them from divers.

==Riptrout==
Form schools of quick moving fish that when startled create a short-term riptide as they move. Occasionally cause ruins to collapse as they pass in these underwater stampedes.

==Hugtopi & Cuddlesquids==
Hugtopi are unusually affectionate species of mollusc that will seize wandering divers and cuddle them until they break free or are rendered unconcious by lack of breathable air upon which point they'll be returned to the surface. They use these lovable traits as "piggyback-evolution", in order to gain the protection of a more dominant species, ensuring their survival. The more lovable the traits, the better.

Cuddlesquids are faux Hugtopi who leach off the latter's well earned reputation by using it to hunt. They will find a Kemomimi that has been separated from the group and one of their number will swim up and proceed to hug the doomed diver. They will slowly begin to lure them farther away from the main group and, once a suitable distance has been reached, will clamp down onto the victims flesh and emit pheromones atraccting the rest of the pack, who will then tear the Kemomimi to shreds. Luckily, many veteran hunters can quite easily spot the difference between Hugtopi and Cuddlesquids, so they mainly hunt other aquatic life.

==Phish==
Small, photosynthetic fish. They like to hang out near the surface to bask in the sunlight and are exceptionally tasty. With algae and widespread kelp less common now than before the cataclysm, Phish make up the foundation of several food chains in the Endless Blue. 

==Discoslugs==
Discoslugs are descendents of the modern day sea cucumber. Named after their bioluminescence and vibrant colors, discoslugs are often kept and cared for by kemomimi, who use them as organic lights. They also react strongly to sound -- particularly music -- changing the color and intensity of their glow to match the rhythm. This makes them a big hit and must-have accessory to parties.

===Corrosive Discoslugs===
A more dangerous subspecies of the discoslug, corrosive discoslugs feed on metals that they spit up digestive enzymes on and slurp up the resulting goo. Most infamous of these is Neonhoggr, the City-Eater.

==Sunfish==
Sunfish, oddly enough, have remained mostly unchanged over the years. Some places keep them as pets while others revere them as symbols of good luck. A similar holdover from the past is the ever resilient coelacanth.

==Dunkleosteus==
Even odder than the sunfish are the reemergence of several prehistoric fish, such as the dunkleosteus. It remains uncertain what has effected this inexplicable return, and no one alive knows that there is anything out of the ordinary about it.

==Seacows==
Seacows are mutated or intentionally modified manatees. They have udders and limited amphibious capabilities. They produce milk and typically feed on kelp. Many kemonomimi settlements keep Seacows around for their precious milk.

==Electrolotls==
While the Electrolotl resembles its axolotl ancestor in appearance, it has undergone a variety of changes. Its external gills have become a sensor array, able to detect electrical signals, and Electrolotls come as big as a small horse or as small as a toy dog breed. They are often used by Kemomimi for their sensitivity to electronics to "sniff out" old tech when going on dives, but for reasons unknown kleptomanders seem to be virtually invisible to them.

==Glowchomps==
Bioluminescent sharks who hunt in packs. I don't know if we really ever expanded on them or if we should include them due to them being shamelessly ripped whole cloth from The Future is Wild and given a different name.

==Raydudes==
[[Image:Raydude.png|thumb|200px|Riding a raydude]]
Loyal and eager to serve, raydudes would likely be known as "waterdogs" if Kemomimi knew what dogs were -- or rather, dogs would be known as "[[Screamers of Tzeentch|land rays]]". A descendent of the manta ray, raydudes are a species of ray that has been domesticated by the Kemomimi and come in a variety of vibrant colors. While occasionally used as pack animals, they are first and foremost used for travel. Their agile, muscular bodies can support the weight of a full-grown Kemomimi as they skim across the surface of the Endless Blue like a self propelled surfboard. Raydude surfing is a common and beloved pastime throughout the Endless Blue, with Raydude Racing being one of the few recognized sports in Kemomimi culture with actual codified rules.

==Grumpy Tortoises==
While raydudes are occasionally used to transport goods, grumpy tortoises are famous for it. Large and obstinate, these turtles are able to heft a great deal, but they are stubborn and not easily motivated to travel. The few Kemomimi with enough patience to actually corral grumpy tortoises into action are few and far between and as a result of this typically become famed merchants that even pirates will think twice about attacking.

==Spanish Man 'o War==
A rather dangerous denizen of the Endless Blue, Spanish Man 'o Wars are large hydrozoan colonies (many microorganisms working together as one large animal). Standing at 4 meters at full mast above the water, they have a floating balloon-like bell full of methane and a tall membrane acting as a sail, which they can move and shift according to the winds. Underneath the water, these creatures trail between 10 to 15 meters of translucent poisonous tentacles able to stun any passing animal, including Kenomimis.