Cryptids are hypothetical species of animals known from anecdotal evidence and/or other evidence insufficient to prove them with certainty. The term "cryptid" was first coined in 1983 by John Wall. The study of cryptids is known as Cryptozoology , and more information can be found in that article.
NOTABLE CRYPTIDS
Creatures which are known to have existed and are presumed Extinct are marked with (E).
These are living creatures that, although not necessarily considered cryptids, were thought to be extinct and are often discussed in cryptozoological forums.
Globster : Huge shapeless fleshy carcass on a beach, from an unidentified sea creature.
There are also some areas of cryptozoology that deal with "mysterious" animals, though in some cases this could also be considered Forteana or Parapsychology :
