Mercats (海ネコ Umineko) are amphibious cat / fish hybrid mammals seen in the Macross Δ television series and its theatrical adaptation, Macross Δ Movie: Passionate Walküre. They are named as such due to their upper body being a cat and their lower body being similar to a fish or seal. They are incredibly adept at swimming which helps them evade predators.
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Mercats are an integral part of Planet Ragna's ecology, being known for pest extermination. They are often kept as pets by many of the locals, as seen with Q-Lulu, a unique striped Mercat owned by Mirage Farina Jenius. Further evidence of their popularity shows in various pieces of Mercat-themed merchandise like mobile phones, plush dolls, among others.
Many stray Mercats are seen as pests, like Don, a mischievous Mercat who steals food from people like Chuck Mustang. Certain individuals like main character Hayate Immelman can also catch allergies from exposure to Mercats.
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- The Japanese term for Mercat, "Umineko" is translated as "seagulls" in real life.