Animal Species

One of the many things One Piece is known for are the many intriguing and strange animals that inhabit the world.

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
 * Surveillance Den Den Mushi
 * Visual Den Den Mushi
 * White 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.

The size of the sea kings are huge as it shows in the picture to the right, even the straw hat crew's Going Merry on the nose is to small and is hardly even seen when on the black and white sea king.

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.

News Ku
News Ku (ニユース・クー, Niyūsu Kū) are medium-sized seagulls that deliver newspapers and wanted posters around the world.

First appearance: Chapter 96; Episode 45.

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

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 Long Ring Long Land 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 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 no Rifle. Upon defeat, it spits out Keimi and Pappug.

First Appearance: Chapter 490; Episode 385

Flying Fish
Flying Fishes are used as a method of transportation by the Rosy Life Riders. They can stay above water up to 5 minutes.

First Appearance: Chapter 128; Episode 79

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. As a result people use them as compasses since Log Poses don't work except to point to the next landmass and normal compasses don't work on the Grand Line. 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
 * Giant Centipedes (killed by Zoro)
 * Atlas Beetles (considered idols to some people of the world) and another one called Miyama. Luffy finds a Hercules Beetle (the second idol beetle) in the way back from his fight with Bellamy
 * 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 Beetles (they stand as tall as Zoro and stand in his way)
 * Giant Slugs (twice as tall as Sanji)
 * Fireflys
 * Cockroaches


 * Though they are not insects, South Birds could also command Boars/pigs.

Giant Mantis
Giant Mantis are mantis with the size of a man. One of them tried to kill Luffy and Chopper while they were searching for the South Bird. While searching for Bellamy who has stolen Montblanc Cricket's gold, Luffy managed to get his revenge on the Giant Mantis. In the anime, a similar kind of mantis has been shown in Impel Down, in Level 2's Beast Hell.

First appearance: Chapter 231; Episode 150

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

Cloud Fox
The Cloud Fox (雲ギツネ, Kumo-gitsune) is a small cute white fox creature found in Skypiea with a long snout. Suu is the name of cloud fox owned by Conis.

First appearance: Chapter 239; Episode 154

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 (Jaya) and grandmother (Kashigami) no other individuals 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
Sky Fish (空魚, Kūgyo) are fish who live in Skypiea. They have 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.

There are different species of Sky Fish. Some are rare and their capture is prohibited.

Sky Fish appear in One Piece: Unlimited Cruise, in which they can be fished in the clouds.

First appearance: Chapter 237; Episode 153

Sky Shark
A stranger looking shark that inhabits the areas around Upper Yard. They are vicious, attacking anything they can reach without hesitation and 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 on Jaya island, the South birds here however are much larger then those living in the blue sea and seemingly much friendlier (perhaps even too much).

First appearance: Chapter 230; Episode 149

Speedy Shrimp
Speedy Shrimp (特急エビ, Tokkyū Ebi) are giant shrimps who takes ships stationed near Heaven's Gate into the sky islands of Skypiea.

First Appearance: Chapter 238; Episode 153

Super-Express Speedy Shrimp
Super-Express Speedy Shrimps (超特急エビ, Chō Tokkyū Ebi) are gigantic shrimps twice the size than the average Speedy Shrimp. They take any ship with its crew onboard to the Northeast portion of Upper Yard so they can be sent to the Sacrificial Altar.

First appearance: Chapter 243; Episode 157

Octopus Balloon
Octopus Balloon (タコバルーン Tako Barūn, Octoballoon in the Viz Manga) are octopus that live in the White Sea of Skypiea. They are a common animal in Skypiea and are also one of the most fragile. These animals can also be used as aerial transport, when they intake enough air they can become as light as a feather. 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)

First appearance: Chapter 302; Episode 153

Cloud Wolf
Cloud Wolves (雲ウルフ, Kumo Urufu) 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 (空ヤツメ, Sora Yatsume) 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
Yagara Bulls (ヤガラブル, Yagaraburu) are Sea horse-like and are the main mode of transportation in Water 7. They are used for carrying light cargo across the water to desired destinations, sightseeing, or simply everyday travel. It costs 2,000 to rent two Yagara Bulls.

First Appearance: Chapter 323; Episode 229

Rabuka Bulls
The Rabuka Bull (ラブカブル, Rabukaburu) is a larger and seemingly more violent type of Yagara Bull that has so far only been seen on the island of Water 7.

First appearance: Chapter 324; Episode 230

King Bull
King Bull (キングブル, Kinguburu) are 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 comparable to Giants.

First appearance: Chapter 366; Episode 256

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, but all have a large smile. They are trained to be used as bows for the Amazons.

First Appearance: Chapter 514; Episode 208

Yuda
They resemble Snake Weapons but are much larger and have hair on their head that also runs along their backs and around their necks. 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.

First appearance: Chapter 516; Episode 209

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.

First appearance: Chapter 516; Episode 209

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.

First appearance: Chapter 516; Episode 209

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

First appearance: Chapter 514; Episode 208

Blue Gorillas
Blue Gorillas, nicknamed Blugori by the Impel Down guards and prisoners, are large masked gorilla-like beasts with skulls painted on where their faces should be.

First Appearance: Chapter 526; Episode 426

Hippo
The Hippo found in Level 2: Beast Hell of Impel Down can expand its mouth making it big enough to eat Buggy's body and is really fast but is unable to turn while running.

First appearance: Episode 425

Monster Mantis
The Monster Mantis is a praying mantis with scythes and a uniform. It can fly and slice very quickly. It can be found in Level 2:Beast Hell of Impel Down. Dressed up like an gaoler, the mantis attacked Luffy and Buggy, showing a great skill with its blades. Unluckily, after an attack, it got stuck in the pavement, just before being blown away by a roar of the Basilisk.

First Appearance: Episode 425

Puzzle Scorpion
The Puzzle Scorpions are scorpions found in Level 2: Beast Hell of Impel Down. In the anime, it first appeared as a big red scorpion. When Luffy and his company striked the animal, it immediately breaks into pieces, in which it appears that the big scorpion is actually compose of smaller version of scorpions.

First appearance: Chapter 529; Episode 430

Manticore
The Manticores are man-eating animals found in Level 2: Beast Hell of Impel Down. The Manticores are animals with human faces, but lion bodies. Each of their faces are different, similar to actual humans. Due to the fact that they have human faces, they are capable of mimicking what people say, although they can't comprehend whay they're saying. Most of the words that they said pertains to ramens and noodles.

First appearance: Chapter 529; Episode 430

Basilisk
The Basilisk is the second-in-command of Impel Down's Level 2: Beast Hell, under the Sphinx.The Basilisk is a gigantic chicken like creature, with its tongue sticking out in a deranged manner.

First appearance: Chapter 528; Episode 425

Sphinx
The Sphinx is the boss of Impel Down's Level 2: Beast Hell. The Sphinx is a gigantic creature with a dark humanoid face and a winged, leonine body. Similar to the Manticores that it leads, the Sphinx mimics words that it hears from the people around it, but does not understand what those words mean.

First appearance: Chapter 529; Episode 430

Wolf Unit
The Wolf Unit are a pack of vicious wolves stationed in Impel Down's Level 5: Freezing Hell.The wolves look like typical wolves, except their strange looking eyes make them look deranged and insane, and they tend to stick out their tongues, which further increases their bloodthirsty appearances.The wolves are powerful enough to overwhelm even the top savage animals of Level 2. As such, they are reassigned to guard Level 5 criminals. The wolves also seem to be resistant to the bitter cold of Level 5.

First Appearance: Chapter 536; Episode 425

Hercules Beetle
A Hercules beetle is seen attacking Usopp.

First Appearance: Chapter 524; Episode 420

Sea Hippo
A massive sea king with the face of a hippo, it was one of the victims of the Stomach Barons.

First appearance: Chapter 591

Shiki's Ship/One Piece: Strong World

 * Billy (Thunder Bird)
 * Land Gator
 * Mori Dako (Forest Octopus)
 * Don Kamakiriri
 * Terror Guma (Long-armed Bear)
 * Guntai Ari (Army Ants)
 * Baku Zame (Baku Shark)
 * Screen Buffalo
 * Jura Chou (Jurassic Bird)
 * Kaen Kabuto (Flame Beetle)
 * Shimatori (Stripes Bird)
 * Giragon
 * Oh Imomushi (Big Caterpillar)
 * Toramata (Forked Tiger)
 * Cowball
 * Ettousaurus (Wintersaurus)
 * Dasoku (Centipede-Snake)
 * Mammoth Dense
 * Gyoriiza
 * Maou Game (Devil Turtle)
 * King Umi Mukade (King Sea Centipede)
 * Oh Umi Gappa (Ocean Kappa)
 * Black Brothers
 * Fat Lion
 * Zarley Davidson (Crayfish Davidson)
 * Boxer Penguin
 * Red Fang
 * Tsujigiri Itachi (Killer Weasel)
 * Big Tree
 * Meteor Ibex
 * Kung-Fu Dot
 * Rakuda (Camel)
 * Spider Tank
 * Shogun Jishi (General Lion)
 * Kill Rabi
 * Groggysaurus
 * Batta GT-7000 (Grasshopper GT-7000)
 * Sazae Kanchou (Turban Shell Captain)
 * Erimakitokageps
 * Hippo Iron
 * Seiuchi Mountain (Walrus Mountain)
 * Missile
 * Death Risu (Death Squirrel)
 * Del Kong
 * Senbon Yari (Thousand Spears)
 * Golden Bat
 * God Wind
 * Air Elephant
 * Miyama Emperor (Mountain Emperor)
 * Joker
 * Ikahula (Squid Hula)
 * Hammer Isoginchaku (Hammer Sea Anemone)
 * Batch Fly
 * Agehaguera
 * Rock Panda
 * Monkey Trooper
 * Shirokage (White Shadow)
 * Blue Jack
 * Kubinagaryuu (Plesiosaur)

Sea Raccoon
A Sea Raccoon is an animal that can change into anything it wants to, or if it's told to by its owner and friend, such as the Straw Hat Pirates. The only known person to own a sea raccoon is Lina she appeared in the Spa island filler ark with her sister Sayo. Her sea raccoon is called Nukkī.

First appearance: Episode 382

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.

Domo Penguin
The Domo Penguin is a type of penguin that is native to Hyoukaidou. It generally resembles a blue Rockhopper Penguin with a Puffin like beak. Large groups of this penguin are able to move the various icebergs in Hyoukaidou from underneath. The Achino Family use these penguins' ability to move icebergs to trap their prey's ship between the various icebergs in Hyoukaidou.

The penguins themselves are very vicious. Large groups of them can cause trouble for anyone in their way. The Achino Family thus also use the penguins' vicious nature against their prey.

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