Mogollon Monster
Overview
Humanoid/Hominid
Limited Research
Evidence Quality:
(2/5)
Description
Arizona's most famous cryptid. Large bipedal ape-like creature, 7-8 feet tall, covered in black or reddish-brown hair. First reported 1903 by I.W. Stevens. Concentrated in Mogollon Rim region. Strong foul odor and aggressive territorial behavior.
Behavior
Aggressive when encountered, strong odor, large footprints
Reported Sightings (0)
No reported sightings yet.
Geographic Distribution
Primary Region:
Arizona, USA
Arizona, USA
Habitat:
Mogollon Rim forests
Mogollon Rim forests
Characteristics
Size:
7-8 feet, 400-600 lbs
7-8 feet, 400-600 lbs
Historical Context
First Reported:
1903 documented, likely earlier Native accounts
1903 documented, likely earlier Native accounts
Folklore Origins:
1903 documented, possible Apache stories
1903 documented, possible Apache stories
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