Loch Ness Monster
Overview
Aquatic Creature
Active Research
Scientific Name: Nessiteras rhombopteryx
Also Known As: Nessie
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Large aquatic creature with a long neck, small head, and one or more humps visible above water. Estimated to be 15-30 feet long. Dark grey or greenish in color.
Behavior
Aquatic, rarely surfaces. Most sightings occur in early morning or evening. Appears to be solitary.
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Scottish Highlands
Scottish Highlands
Countries:
Scotland, United Kingdom
Scotland, United Kingdom
Habitat:
Loch Ness (freshwater lake)
Loch Ness (freshwater lake)
Characteristics
Size:
15-30 feet long
15-30 feet long
Diet:
Possibly fish, eels
Possibly fish, eels
Historical Context
First Reported:
565 AD (St. Columba account), modern sightings began in 1933
565 AD (St. Columba account), modern sightings began in 1933
Folklore Origins:
Scottish folklore includes water horses (kelpies) and other aquatic creatures. Modern interest sparked by 1933 road improvements around the loch.
Scottish folklore includes water horses (kelpies) and other aquatic creatures. Modern interest sparked by 1933 road improvements around the loch.
Notable Sightings:
Surgeon's Photo (1934 - later revealed as hoax), numerous sonar contacts, underwater photographs
Surgeon's Photo (1934 - later revealed as hoax), numerous sonar contacts, underwater photographs
Research Sources
In Search of the Sasquatch by Dr. John Green (1978)
Added by test_researcher • Nov 8, 2025
Classic book reference - pioneering research in cryptozoology
BFRO Database
Added by test_researcher • Nov 8, 2025
Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization - largest database of sightings
Wikipedia - Comprehensive Overview
Added by test_researcher • Nov 8, 2025
Good starting point with historical context and notable sightings
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