A Pokémorph (portmanteau of "Pokémon" and "anthropomorph") is a fanon created creature that is partly human and partly Pokémon. The concept of the Pokémorph is virtually nonexistent in canon sources, but has thrived since at least 1998 in fanfiction, fanart, and doujin. Pokémorphs are seen by some as an extension of Furry fandom, although certainly not everyone who writes about or draws these creatures is a member of this subculture. Pokémorphs are a common topic for role plays, and several forums, online journal communities, and MUSHes revolve around them.