The Con Rit (Cetioscolopendra aeliani) is a cryptozoological creature that is supposed by some to live in south east Asia. It is said to be a large, aquatic, centipede-like creature. It is described as having a segmented body which produces a metallic sound when tapped, much like that of the horseshoe crab. It has been thought by some cryptozoologists to be the basis for oriental dragon myths. Some say it is a mammal, but others believe it is an arthropod. There are occasional reports of it being washed ashore as a globster, but hardly ever sightings of live ones. Loch Ness Monster Cryptozoology is the study of animals that are presumed (at least by the researcher) to exist, but for which conclusive proof is missing; the term also includes the study of animals generally considered extinct, but which are still occasionally reported. ... Chinese dragon, colour engraving on wood, Chinese school, 19th Century A dragon is a legendary creature, typically depicted as a large and powerful serpent or other reptile, with magical or spiritual qualities. ... A globster is an unidentified carcass of considerable size washed up on a seashore. ...