fishman
Sea-dwelling hybrid
A fishman is a man who catches or sells fish—a fisherman or fishmonger.
The word appears in fantasy and folklore for humanoid creatures with fish-like features: gills, scales, or the ability to breathe underwater.
The fishman emerged from the depths to trade with the villagers.
Mythical aquatic humanoids
- mermaidFish-tailed ocean woman
- tritonNewt or marine gastropod
- selkieShapeshifting seal of legend
- sirenWailing alert device
undine · nixie · kelpie · shapeshifter · transformation · scales · amphibious · folklore
One who navigates oceans
- marinerOne who navigates ships
- deckhandShip's manual laborer
- sailorSeafaring crew member
- skipperVessel's commanding officer
boatswain · helmsman · crewman · mate · coxswain · navigator · shipmate · quartermaster
One who casts lines
- trawlermanOne who fishes with nets
- seinerNet-deploying fishing vessel
- longlinerBoat using extended tackle
- crabberOne who catches crustaceans
oysterman · lobsterman · shrimper · gillnetter · harpooner · whaler · dockside · catch
merfolk
Mythical aquatic humanoids
siren · undine · nixie · kelpie · shapeshifter · transformation · scales · amphibious · folklore · legend
seafarer
One who navigates oceans
skipper · boatswain · helmsman · crewman · mate · coxswain · navigator · shipmate · quartermaster · saltwater
angler
One who casts lines
- trawlermanOne who fishes with nets
- seinerNet-deploying fishing vessel
- longlinerBoat using extended tackle
crabber · oysterman · lobsterman · shrimper · gillnetter · harpooner · whaler · dockside · catch · haul