Hey all! So this article has been made upon request by some members of my discord to prompt different kinds of merfolk, I hope you find it useful! I use Illustrious based models, so keep it in mind as you might get different results!
Striped tail
Merman short orange hair, messy, freckles, round hazel eyes, joyful expression, naked chest, orange and white striped tail, soft fin edges, playful pose, underwater reef background, holding starfish, surrounded by schools of colorful fish, bubble trail rising
Clownfish
Merman, short orange hair, messy, round hazel eyes, joyful expression, naked chest, (very detailed clownfish tail:1.8), (clownfish rounded fins), underwater reef background, surrounded by schools of colorful fish, bubble trail rising, male nipples
Lionfish
merman, spiky red hair, long slicked back hair, glowing yellow eyes, intense glare, bold black and red striped tail, venomous-looking fin spines, underwater cave lit by bioluminescence, floating aggressively, arms spread wide
Anglerfish
merman, (glowing lure antenna on forehead:1.5), sharp teeth, glowing purple eyes, , creepy grin, shadowy deep-sea background, bioluminescent tendrils on chest, pitch black tail, floating alone deep underwater, eerie stillness
Seahorse
seahorse merman, light golden hair, short curls, teal eyes, curious look, (pastel yellow curled spiked tail:1.5), seahorse crown, coral reef background, naked chest, male nipples
Octopus
navy blue hair, slicked to one side, Octopus,monster boy,tentacle legs,tentacle lower body,scylla,octopus boy, purple-blue skin, glowing white eyes, playful smirk, muscular upper body, underwater background, holding enchanted scroll, tentacles mid-motion
Orca
Orca Merman,black and white tail, strong jaw, very short black hair, icy blue eyes, battle scars, wearing thick leather harness, underwater cave background, muscular arms, firm expression
Electric eel
eel hybrid male, sinuous body tapering into a long finned tail, pale electric-blue skin with dark streaks, glowing yellow eyes, sleek black wet hair, bioluminescent markings across arms, floating beside broken stone archway in submerged ruins, lightning crackling between fingers, intense glare
Beta
Merman, midnight blue hair, slicked back with loose strands, violet eyes, sharp stare, dramatic flowing tail like a crowntail betta in deep blue and red gradient, muscular torso, underwater trench, intense backlight, floating, aggressive posture
Goldfish
Goldfish Mermaid, orange curly hair, high messy bun, large golden eyes, smiling brightly, round soft body, translucent frilly tail with orange-and-white bubble eye goldfish pattern, lacy coral top, swimming through reeds and bubbles, sunlight glinting, playful twirl, underwater
Axolotl Merman
merman, pale pink-white hair, soft waves, shoulder length, gentle teal eyes, serene smile, soft pink skin, translucent fins down arms and head, smooth short tail with a curled tip, glowing cavern lake, curled up resting pose, ethereal
Kohaku Koi
merman, white hair, long straight hair, center part, soft amber eyes, relaxed smile, white and red koi tail with large red markings, elegant white scaled bracers, underwater garden background with red lilies, leaning back on coral rock, arms open, serene expression
Showa Koi
mermaid, black curly hair, medium length, floating hair, golden brown eyes, confident smirk, black, red and white patterned koi tail, black pearls bikini top, underwater background, dramatic lighting, floating underwater
Bekko Koi
mermaid, black straight flowy hair, very long, full blunt bangs, pale blue eyes, soft expression, white koi tail with black spots, white shell bikini top, swimming over kelps, underwater
Shusui Koi
Mermaid, dark auburn hair, braided crown style, warm amber eyes, cheerful smile, sky blue koi tail with orange underbelly, simple pearl-strap top, shallow pool background with lotus pads,laying down
Utsuri Koi
Merman, black hair tied in low ponytail, violet eyes, serious look, black and golden yellow patterned koi tail, swimming over dark coral reef, arms crossed, brooding mood, naked chest, male nipples
Goshiki Koi
Mermaid, gray hair, medium loose curls, red eyes, sly grin, red and light gray koi tail, white bra top, underwater background, school of fishes, swimming twirling, hair flowing, playful expression
