Animal Species

Den Den Mushi
These are the odd "phone snails" that are used throughout the series. They come in a variety of colors and shapes and have multiple functions. The snails act as a number of devices including: rotary phones, fax machines (Which in the 4Kids version is implied to be their rear end as Nezumi says "I'll send you a picture, sorry (Talking to his snail), turn around"), and cellular wrist watch devices. It's unknown how the Den Den Mushi are able to communicate with one another over such great distances. When they are used, the snails speak in sync with the caller's voice, as well as sometimes imitating the facial expressions of the caller. When not in use, the Den Den Mushi are usually inert, either sleeping or in a dazed state. Other types of Den Den Mushi include:
 * Black Den Den Mushi


 * Baby Den Den Mushi


 * Golden Den Den Mushi


 * Silver Den Den Mushi

Sea King
Sea Kings are mythical sea creatures in the anime and manga One Piece, which are generally much larger than normal sea creatures. They are found in great numbers along the Calm Belt around the Grand Line, although in rare occasions they can be found in other places throughout the world.

Sea Kings make trade and travel difficult for anyone trying to cross the water where they are found. Cases have arisen where some islands in the Grand Line close to the edge of the Calm belt have ended up getting almost completely cut off from the rest of the world. In Water 7 and its surrounding islands, this led to the eventual creation of the Sea Train as a means to travel safely to and from each of its surrounding islands.

Sea Kings are serpent-like in appearance however they vary form one Sea King to another in exact appearance along with their size. Only the strongest of ships or captains can take on a Sea King. Most other creatures in the ocean fear the sea King and confrontation with one by all but a few humans is inadvisable. Many characters such as Franky see the act of killing one a sign of strength and achievement.

The Sea King that ate Shanks' arm is known as The Lord of the Coast.

Kaicho Pinky
Kaicho Pinky (怪鳥ピンキー, Kaichō Pinkī) is a giant bird that appeared in the Buggy the Clown arc. At the beginning, Luffy tried to capture the bird to eat. He caught Luffy instead and carried him away. This caused Zoro to chase him. He was shot at by Buggy around Orange Town and dropped Luffy there.

First Appearance: Chapter 8; Episode 4

His name is revealed in the Blue Databook

Blue-Finned Elephant Tuna
A Blue-Finned Elephant Tuna (エレファント・ホンマグロ, Erefanto Honmaguro) (Elephant True Bluefin in the English manga and Titanic Tuna in the 4Kids dub) is a fish that comes from the South Blue and has elephant-like features.

First Appearance: Chapter 98; Episode 26

Super Sparrow
Super Sparrow (超スズメ, Chō Suzume) are birds that are originally from South Blue. They are gigantic sparrow who can fly very fast. Chuchuun is one of those Super Sparrows.

First Appearance: Chapter 306; Episode 208

Island Whales
Island Whales (アイランドクジラ, Airando Kujira) are the largest whale species in the One Piece world and resemble real world sperm whales. They come from the West Blue. They normally swim together with other Island Whales in pods (just like real life whales) but may adopt another family (e.g., Laboon adopted a pirate ship as his pod and swam with them).

First Appearance: Chapter 102; Episode 62

Royal Squid
Royal Squid (大王イカ, Daiō Ika) is a giant squid that attacks any ship who travels the Grand Line. It tried to attack the Straw Hat Pirates, but it was killed by Crocus.

First Appearance: Chapter 102; Episode 62

Sea Monkey
Sea Monkey (シーモンキー, Shī Monkī) are sea creatures that resembles a monkey. Found after returning from Skypiea and before arriving to Longring Longland Island. They have powerful flippers that can cause a powerful waves. The Fanged Toad Pirates's ship sank due to the waves they created.

First Appearance Chapter 303; Episode 207

Sea Cow
Sea Cow (海牛, Kaigyū) is a sea creature that resembles a cow. It can make sounds like a cow and act like a cow. Mohmoo of the Arlong Pirates is a Sea Cow. It can make a "mooo"ing sound like any cow. Apparently it has no problem staying on land since Arlongs crew pulled it right through the Gosa Village without it getting any known damages. Oddly, Sea Cows are classified as type "A" creatures "Big Friendly".

First Appearance: Chapter 73; Episode 31

Giant Seaturtle
Giant Seaturtle (巨大ガメ, Kyodai Game) is one of the many sea animals in the Grand Line. It swallows Luffy, Zoro, Sanji and Masira while exploring the St. Bliss. They managed to escape while it's mouth was open. It gets scared and escapes after seeing the enormous shadows of the Shandian Tribe.

First Appearance: Chapter 220; Episode 144

Sea Rabbit
Sea Rabbit is a sea creature resembling a lagomorph. One was discovered near the Red Line by Luffy, Brook and Robin traveling in the Shark Submerge, which consequently was defeated by a Gomu Gomu Rifle. Upon defeat, it spit out Keimi and Pappug. First Appearance: Chapter 490; Episode 385

Kappa Whale
The Kappa Whale is a whale that resembles the legendary Japanese monster Kappa. It was seen traveling at sea while Smoker and Tashigi were on their way to Arabasta.

First Appearance: Chapter 128; Episode 79

Dinosaurs
Several types of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures exist on Little Garden. Those revealed include:
 * Apatosaurus (ate Luffy and was killed by Dorry).
 * Tyrannosaurus Rex (bit Brogy and was killed by him, another killed by Sanji).
 * Triceratops (killed by Zoro who guessed three sword style beats three horn style.
 * Pterodactyl (Miss Goldenweek uses her paint to allow Mr. 5, Miss Valentine and herself to escape).

First Appearance: Chapter 115; Episode 70

Tigers

 * Sabretooth Tiger (Sanji rides one through the jungle after beating it up).
 * Giant Tiger (A giant Tiger can be seen along the shore from the Going Merry).

Kestia
The Kestia (translated as Keschia in the Viz Manga) is a type of tick that inhabits hot, humid jungles and carries bacteria in its bite. Once bitten an infection forms and after 5 days the infection begins to spread, causing the victim to experience intense pain. During this time, the victim’s temperature rises up to 40°c causing Myocarditis, Arteritis and Encephalitis. After the full 5 days of infection, the patient apparently dies. It takes 10 days after treatment to recover from the disease. While the Straw Hat Pirates were on Little Garden, Nami is bitten by a Kestia causing her to become sick. Kestia was supposed to have become extinct 100 years ago, but it survived on Little Garden because of its climate.

In the 4Kids dub, the whole of Little Garden was removed, but oddly kept the part about the Kestia or "Stingy-Dingy Bug". Initially, the disease passed on by the bug was referred to as "Grand Line Fever".

Although Nami was bitten by the Kestia off-panel in the manga, she was bitten in the anime in Episode 77.

Giant Goldfish
The Giant Goldfish is an enormous fish (greater than even the most massive of Seakings) that haunts the seas around Little Garden. It's known as "Island Eater" (島食い, Shima Kui) and its feces are so big that they are known as "Nanimonai Island" (nani mo nai means "nothing").

This fish is an example of another of Usopp's lies becoming true. This fish ate Going Merry, when the Straw Hats were leaving Little Garden, but was killed by Dorry & Brogy's strongest attack, Hakoku, saving their friends' lives.

First Appearance: Chapter 128; Episode 77

Hiking Bear
A Hiking Bear (ハイキングベア, Haikingu Bea) is a giant white bear from Drum Island known as a mountain climber. The usual manner in dealing with one is to just bow to it as a respectable mountain climber and leave it be. In the 4Kids dub, it was called a mountain climber since he ate the latest one. Hiking Bears are type "A" creatures being "Big Friendly".

When passing a Hiking Bear, you are to bow to it in the respectable mountain-climbing fashion. If you refuse, you will be subjugated to sitting in the traditional Japanese position for one hour. People have experienced massive leg cramps while undergoing this torture.

He's not dangerous. Don't forget to bow to him to show your manners.

-Dalton to the Straw Hat crew, talking about hiking bears.

First Appearance: Chapter 133; Episode 80

Lapahn
Lapahn (ラパーン, Rapān) (name is based on the french word "lapin" which means rabbit in French) are big, white, carnivorous snow rabbits from Drum Island. They are the most vicious species of animal on Drum Island. A baby Lapahn attacked Luffy and Sanji while they were bringing Nami, who was sick, to the only doctor on the island, but they defeated it easily. But it's parent and other Lapahn showed up and gave Luffy and Sanji a hard time. They eventually caused an avalanche by hopping up and down, which not only buried Sanji, but the baby Lapahn's parent as well. Luffy, while carrying both Sanji and Nami up the mountain, saw the baby Lapahn trying to dig up it's parent, and helped it out. The Lapahn later returned the favor by holding off Wapol long enough for Luffy to get up the mountain. The Lapahn now live in peace with the people on Drum Island.

First Appearance: Chapter 134; Episode 80

Reindeer
Reindeer (トナカイ, Tonakai), known as caribou when wild in North America, is an Arctic and Subarctic-dwelling deer (Rangifer tarandus).

Tony Tony Chopper is one.

First Appearance: Chapter 134; Episode 81

White Walkie
The White Walkie (ホワイトウォーキー, Howaito Wōkī) is a species of fur-covered hippo found in the Drum Island area. This animal is well adapted to life in snowy mountains. In fact, it is overadapted. It is so comfortable in the snow that it does not even bother to stand up most of the time. Though they can move much faster with their legs fully extended, walkies can climb vertical surfaces with much greater ease with them withdrawn. They are classified as a type "A" creature "Big Friendly". Omnivorous Wapol had a Walkie named Robson that he rode all over the Drum Kingdom. Wapol had more, in which they were Robson's brothers, but he killed them, presumably to make his royal cape/cloak that is made from Walkie fur. Robson was sent flying by Luffy and Sanji's Air Force Gum Shot attack by mistake during the battle for Drum Castle. Luffy hit Wapol sending him crashing into Robson and flying into the sky. It remains unknown what happened to him.

First Appearance: Chapter 133; Episode 80

Snow Birds
Snow Birds are white birds that are found in Drum, mostly found in Drum Castle where they makes their nest on door frames and inside the Royal Drum Crown 7-Shot Bilking Cannon, which displeased Wapol and tried to kill them but Luffy stopped him. They are classified as type "B" creatures "Small Friendly".

First Appearance: Chapter 140; Episode 84

Camel
Camels (ヤサラクダ, Yasarakuda) are animals that usually inhabit desert-like places such as Arabasta, often trained like a horse for travel across the desert. They store large amounts of water in their hump on their back which allows them to travel for many days at a time without water in the extreme heat. The only named member of this species is Eyelashes.

First Appearance: Chapter 158; Episode 92

Bananawani
Bananawani (バナナワニ, English versions: Bananagators) are giant crocodiles with banana-shaped growths on their heads. They are so fierce that they even prey on Sea Kings and are to date the Sea Kings only known natural predator. Despite their strength they were easily defeated by Sanji. They are classified as type "C" creatures being "Big Savage". They first appeared in Chapter 127 and Episode 77

Crocodile had many Bananawani as pets in his old (now destroyed) casino in Rainbase. He could control them as they were often seen in the room with him and Nico Robin without any sort of aggressive attitude toward either of them. Crocodile seems to have had them well-trained as they would also follow his commands, such as eating Mr. 3 and the key he dropped into their den merely by looking at one. Their stomach acid is resisted by Mr. 3's wax.

Bananawani is a portmanteau of the Japanese word "wani" (which means alligator or crocodile) and the English word "banana."

F-Wani The F-Wani (F-ワニ, Accellegator in the English manga) is a type of Bananawani that is less ferocious than his counterparts and goes very fast is the Sandora Desert. It lives in Arabasta. Nico Robin once used this type of animal (in chapter 180).

Kung-Fu Dugongs
The Kung-Fu Dugongs (クンフージュゴン) are a type of Dugong living in Arabasta that is famous for their martial arts skills and strength. Their code of honor states that once they are defeated, a Dugong must become the follower of the one who defeated them. Their code extends to any 'disciples' their master may have with him as well. Currently, their master is Luffy as he unwittingly defeated them all. They live in the Sandora River. They are classified as type "B" creatures, that is "Small Friendly".

First Appearance: Chapter 161; Episode 96

Moving Crab
The Moving Crab (ヒッコシクラブ Hikkoshi Kurabu, Crab Mover in the Viz Manga and FUNimation dub) is a giant crab found in the deserts of Arabasta. Unlike normal crabs, they hate water, and walk sideways. "Scissors" was the only moving crab shown, and helped the Straw Hat Pirates move from Rainbase to Alubarna. They are classified as type "A" creatures "Big Friendly".

First Appearance: Chapter 176; Episode 110

Sandora Catfish
The Sandora Catfish (サンドラマレナマズ, Sandora Marenamazu) is a massive carnivorous catfish who lives in the Sandora River. It tried to eat the Straw Hat Pirates, but it was stopped by the Kung-Fu Dugongs.

First Appearance: Chapter 180; Episode 111

Sandora Lizard
The Sandora Lizard (サンドラ大トカゲ, Sandora Ō Tokage) is a giant purple lizard that hides underground in the Sandora Desert waiting for a prey. In the anime, they hunt in pairs.

First Appearance: Chapter 162; Episode 97

Sea Cat


Sea Cats (海ネコ Umi Neko, called Cat Sharks in the 4kids  dub) are huge, cat/whale creatures that live near the shores of Arabasta. A huge Sea Cat was seen by the Straw Hat Pirates before coming to Arabasta. Vivi stated it is a legendary animal that is a symbol to Arabasta, and must not be harmed. In the 4kids dub, she told them the "Cat Shark" was an endangered species. Sea Cats are type "A" creatures, being "Big Friendly".

First Appearance: Chapter 157; Episode 92

Spot-billed duck
A Spot-billed duck is a type of duck that has web-less feet and comes from Arabasta. They are incredibly fast runners, reaching speeds faster than a leopard. Carue is an example of this species.

First Appearance: Chapter 109; Episode 65

Warusagi Birds
Warusagi Birds (ワルサギ, Evil Herons in the Viz Manga and Bilker Herons in the 4Kids dub): These birds are an crane like species that is found in Sandora Desert. They would lay on the ground, pretending to be dead but when the travelers pass, they would steal their belongings. They were known as "thief birds". They are classified as type "D" creatures being "Small Savage".

Luffy found few of them, thinking they are dead and ordered Chopper to help them, but Vivi tries to warn them. However it was to late, the baggage they were carrying were stolen.

Waru means "bad" in Japanese, while sagi can mean either "heron" or "swindler".

First Appearance: Chapter 162; Episode 97

Erimaki Runners
Erimaki Runners (エリマキランナーズ Erimaki Rannāzu, Lizard Runners in the English versions) are frilled lizards who delivers messages across the desert at an incredible speed. Baroque Works use those kinds of animals. Comically in the Manga, the one who wasn't carrying a message made a confused sound, as if indicating he was confused why he was running without a message. They are classified as type "B" creatures being "Small Friendly".

First Appearance: Chapter 161; Episode 96

Desert Strawberry
The Desert Strawberry is a poisonous spider indigenous to the deserts of Arabasta that bears a strong resemblance to a strawberry.

Some desert travelers will come across this spider and, if they're hungry enough, will eat it, mistaking it for an actual strawberry. Upon eating it, the traveler will then become poisoned and then die within a few hours. Upon death the body will then release further toxins poisoning anyone around them. The corpse of a suspected victim of the Desert Strawberry are to be approached with extreme caution. It was never seen by the Straw Hats, only being mentioned by people in Nanohana who thought Ace had eaten one.

South Bird
Found on Jaya, these strange looking birds have a freak habit of always pointing their head south, no matter where they are (much to the amusement of Luffy). In fact they find it most uncomfortable to point in any other direction. They have a loud call that can control bugs. Examples of which are listed below.

Insects
Tarantulas (crawled onto Nami and fell from trees). Moths. Centipedes and Giant Centipedes (killed by Zoro). Hercules Beetles (considered idols to some people of the world). Bees (Southbird dropped a beehive in front of Luffy and Chopper). Giant Mantis (chopped a tree down and chased Luffy). Seven Star Lady Bugs (huge lady bugs that rolled downhill nearly crushing Nami, Sanji and Usopp). Giant Wikipedia:Beetles|Beetles (they stand as tall as Zoro and stand in his way). Giant Slugs (twice as tall as Sanji). Fireflys. Cockroaches. Though not an insect South Birds could also command Boars/pigs.

Skypiea
There are many creatures around the Sky Islands, however, most are not named in neither the Manga nor the anime.

Cloud Fox
A small white fox creature found in Skypiea with a long snout. Suu is the name of a cloud fox owned by Conis.

Giant Python
A giant species of snake that are native to Upper Yard of Skypiea and Jaya. They were worshiped by the Shandians as a God. It is assumed there are very few due to their large size. Characters often reference Norla, the only known living giant snake seen and aside from her mother and grandmother no other individauls are shown.

Notably, there are no males seen. This means that either the males died out after or just before Norla was born or they reproduce through "Parthenogenesis" type reproduction. Norla herself appeared to have no offspring making the latter less likely.

Sky Fish
A fish that evolved to become flat or inflated like a balloon so they would be light and could live in the clouds around Skypiea. Some of them grow very large.

Sky Shark
A stranger looking shark that inhabits the areas around Upper Yard. They are vicious, attacking anything they can reach without hesitation & will even devour other sky sharks that have been wounded.

First Appearance: Chapter 245; Episode 159

South Bird
Also found on Skypiea as well as Jaya island, the South birds here however are much larger then those found on Jaya (and seemingly much friendlier, perhaps too friendly).

(note) Skypiea's South birds are much larger than Jaya's

Speedy Shrimp
A creature from the White Sea, a shrimp that is incredibly fast. It is large enough to move small ships at great speeds.

Super-Express Speedy Shrimp
A faster, larger version of the Speedy Shrimp, its a special species of the White-White Sea.

Octopus Balloon
A species of octopus that is found in the White sea, this octopus can inflate itself. One was used by the straw hat pirates to take their ship down from Skypiea. Without being inflated they are only three feet tall. Apparently they can still move in the blue sea. (unless they float back up to Skypiea)

Cloud Wolf
Cloud Wolves are wolves living at Upper Yard. They are tamed wolves. They partied with Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates. A normal man would probably see the wolves as fearsome due to the fact that they are obviously predators in Skypiea. As numerous other animals in One Piece, these animals have the ability to walk on two legs.

First Appearance: Chapter 253; Episode 166

Sky Eel
Sky Eel are giant eels that lives in Upper Yard. Sanji managed to defeat one when it was about to eat him, Luffy and Usopp.

First Appearance: Chapter 246; Episode 159

Yagara Bulls
Sea horse-like creatures used to navigate the canals of Water 7. Used for every day travel, sightseeing and carrying light cargo from one part of Water 7 to another. It costs 2,000 Beli to rent a Yagara Bull.

Rabuka Bulls
A larger size class of the Yagara Bull.

King Bull
Giant versions of Yagara Bulls, they are used for carrying heavy or large loads. Sodom and Gomorrah, two King Bulls owned by the Franky family, are examples of this species. Their strength and size are compariable to Giants.

Snake Weapon
Very common snakes found around the island and used as weapons by the Kuja. There seems to be many different variations as small and large snakes have been seen and slightly differ in looks. They are trained to be used as bows for the Amazons.

Yuda
They resemble Snake Weapons but are much larger and have beards that resemble that of a dragon. They are what makes travelling possible for the Kuja because they are considered one of the few animals that Sea Kings will not attack because they are very poisonous. They are also vicious but two have been domesticated by the Kuja and as mentioned are used to travel over the Calm Belt.

Panther
Panthers are strong, ferocious felines that are used as a pet to some Kuja. A notable panther would be Bacura used by Boa Sandersonia.

Hawk
The Hawk is a bird species found on the island. They are kept as pets to some Kuja. Boa Marigold seems to keep one instead of a Snake Weapon.

Wild boar
A wild boar is seen trying to eat Luffy but ended up in Luffy's stomach.

Hercules Beetle
A Hercules beetle is seen attacking Usopp.

Blue Gorillas
They are gorillas whose colors are blue.

Starfish
Echinoderms notable for their symmetrical construction. Pappug is one, but is one of the only starfish who acts and speaks like a human.

Kinjishi's Ship

 * Cowball
 * Erimakitokageps
 * Agehaguera
 * Ikahula
 * Wintersaurus
 * Flame Beetle
 * King Sea Centipede
 * Kung Fu Dot
 * Grockysaurus
 * Kill Rabie
 * Zaridabidoson
 * Island Bird
 * Jurassic Bird
 * Screen Buffalo
 * Spider Tank
 * Don Mantis
 * Del Kong
 * Dasoku (Centipede Snake)
 * Terror Bear (Long-armed Bear)
 * Toramata
 * Baku Shark
 * Grasshopper GT-7000
 * Batch Fly
 * Hammer Sea Anemone
 * Hippoaian
 * Fat Lion
 * Billy
 * Black Brothers
 * Boxer Penguin
 * Mammoth Dense
 * Pleiosaur
 * Military Ant
 * Mountain Emperor
 * Meteor Ibex
 * Land Gator
 * Cross-cutting Ferret
 * Great Potato Bug
 * Devil Turtle
 * Forest Octopus
 * Shogun Lion

Origin Unknown

 * Lion - A carnivorous beast. Richie of the Buggy Pirates (owned by fellow member Mohji) is one.


 * Panda Shark - Shark that resembles a panda.


 * Giant Dolphin - Dolphins that are 10 times their normal sizes


 * Pigeon - A small avian creature. Hattori is one owned by CP9 agent Rob Lucci.


 * Flying Fish -Fish used as a method of transportation by the Rosy Life Riders.

Giant Scorpion
Giant Scorpion is a scorpion of gigantic size that live in the Sandora Desert. It try to attack Ace, but it was killed by Ace's Mera Mera no Mi powers. It's an anime-only animal.

First Appearance: Episode 98

Giant Gecko
Giant Gecko is a giant lizard that lives in the Sandora Desert. Ace used it as a transport in the Sandora Desert. It's an anime-only animal.

First Appearance: Episode 98

Horn Eaters
Horn Eaters (ツノクイ, Tsuno Kui) are a type of creature featured prominently in the third One Piece movie. They are large herbivorous armadillo-like rhinos. They are used by Count Butler to herd the various other horned animals on Crown Island in order to chop their horns off.

Trivia

 * The name "Lapahn" most likely is based on the French word "lapin," (pronounced lah-pahn) which means rabbit. Perhaps uncoincidently, they are called "Lapins" in the English versions.

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