Cryptids of South America
12 of the 213 entries in our encyclopedia. See all regions.
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- Caballo marino chilote · Chile (South America · folklore)
A sea horse of Chilote mythology, seen only by those with magical powers. - Cuero · Chile / Argentina (South America · folklore)
An aquatic being from Mapuche tradition, like a living hide, later part of Chilean folklore.
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- De Loys's Ape · Venezuela (South America · hoax)
A supposed tailless great ape of South America, from one photograph by geologist François de Loys.
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- Iemisch · Argentina (South America · open)
A supposed predator of Patagonian mountains near Lake Colhué.
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- Kayeri · Colombia / Venezuela (South America · folklore)
A giant plant-like being of Cuiba folklore.
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- Mapinguari · Brazil (South America · folklore)
A large, foul-smelling being of Amazonian tradition, sometimes linked to extinct giant ground sloths. - Minhocão · Brazil (South America · folklore)
A huge worm or fish of Brazilian folklore, 20–50 m long. - Mono Grande · South America (South America · open)
A large monkey reported occasionally in South America. - Monster of Lake Fagua · Chile (South America · hoax)
A creature said in 1784 to have been captured near Santa Fe, Chile. - Monster of Lake Tota · Colombia (South America · folklore)
A 'devil whale' of Lake Tota, Colombia.
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- Nahuelito · Argentina (South America · folklore)
An animal said to live in Nahuel Huapi Lake, Patagonia.
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- Trauco · Chile (South America · folklore)
A forest humanoid of Chilote mythology.