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Skyrim contains many '''passive creatures''', creatures that are completely unable to attack or harm you. Technically, these are not even true creatures, but are more similar to scenery: animated effects that can be activated (typically yielding an [[Skyrim:Ingredients|ingredient]] or [[Skyrim:food|food]]), but have no other activities.
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[[#Aquatic Creatures|1 Aquatic Creatures]]
:[[#Abacean Longfin|1.1 Abacean Longfin]]
:[[#Clam|1.2 Clam]]
:[[#Cyrodilic Spadetail|1.3 Cyrodilic Spadetail]]
:[[#Histcarp|1.4 Histcarp]]
:[[#Nordic Barnacle Cluster|1.5 Nordic Barnacle Cluster]]
:[[#Pearl Oyster|1.6 Pearl Oyster]]
:[[#River Betty|1.7 River Betty]]
:[[#Salmon|1.8 Salmon]]
:[[#Silverside Perch|1.9 Silverside Perch]]
:[[#Slaughterfish Egg Nest|1.10 Slaughterfish Egg Nest]]
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[[#Food|2 Food]]
:[[#Charred Skeever|2.1 Charred Skeever]]
:[[#Horker (dead)|2.2 Horker (dead)]]
:[[#Pheasant|2.3 Pheasant]]
:[[#Rabbit (dead)|2.4 Rabbit (dead)]]
:[[#Salmon (dead)|2.5 Salmon (dead)]]
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[[#Insects|3 Insects]]
:[[#Ancestor Moth|3.1 Ancestor Moth]]
:[[#Ants|3.2 Ants]]
:[[#Bee|3.3 Bee]]
:[[#Blue Butterfly|3.4 Blue Butterfly]]
:[[#Dragonfly|3.5 Dragonfly]]
:[[#Luna Moth|3.6 Luna Moth]]
:[[#Monarch Butterfly|3.7 Monarch Butterfly]]
:[[#Torchbug|3.8 Torchbug]]
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[[#Other Creatures|4 Other Creatures]]
:[[#Bats|4.1 Bats]]
:[[#Birds|4.2 Birds]]
:[[#Bone Hawk|4.3 Bone Hawk]]
:[[#Egg Sac|4.4 Egg Sac]]
:[[#Felsaad Tern|4.5 Felsaad Tern]]
:[[#Hawk|4.6 Hawk]]
:[[#Shellbug|4.7 Shellbug]]
:[[#Silt Strider|4.8 Silt Strider]]
:[[#Whispering Spirit|4.9 Whispering Spirit]]
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==Aquatic Creatures==
Fish can be found in most large bodies of water. Look for insects flying above the water to find fish below. Several species can be farmed with [[Skyrim:Hearthfire|Hearthfire]] by using the [[Skyrim:Windstad Manor#Fish Hatchery|Windstad Manor fish hatchery]]. The following fish yield items of the same name unless otherwise noted.
===Abacean Longfin===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Abacean Longfin.jpg|thumb|left|An Abacean Longfin]]
{{sic|{{LE|Abacean Longfins}}|Abecean Longfins}} yield [[Skyrim:Abecean Longfin|Abecean longfins]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Clam===
[[File:SR-flora-Clam.jpg|thumb|left|A Clam]] [[File:SR-flora-Clam (harvested).jpg|thumb|right|Clam (harvested)]]
Clams yield [[Skyrim:Clam Meat|clam meat]], which is food, not an ingredient. In the base game, it can only be eaten raw, unlike other raw food in Skyrim which can be [[Skyrim:Cooking|cooked]]. However, with the [[Skyrim:Hearthfire|Hearthfire]] add-on, clam meat is one of four items needed to cook [[Skyrim:Clam Chowder|clam chowder]]. They are most commonly found in the [[Skyrim:Sea_of_Ghosts|Sea of Ghosts]].
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===Cyrodilic Spadetail===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Cyrodilic Spadetail.jpg|thumb|left|A Cyrodilic Spadetail]]
Cyrodilic Spadetails yield [[Skyrim:Cyrodilic Spadetail|Cyrodilic spadetails]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Histcarp===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Histcarp.jpg|thumb|left|A Histcarp]]
Histcarp yield [[Skyrim:Histcarp|histcarp]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Nordic Barnacle Cluster===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Nordic Barnacle Cluster.jpg|thumb|left|A Nordic Barnacle Cluster]] [[File:SR-ingredient-Nordic_Barnacle_Cluster_(harvested).jpg|thumb|right|Nordic Barnacle Cluster (harvested)]]
Nordic Barnacle Clusters yield [[Skyrim:Nordic Barnacle|Nordic barnacle]]s. You can find them everywhere in Skyrim but especially in [[Skyrim:Lake_Honrich|Lake Honrich]], [[Skyrim:Lake_Ilinalta|Lake Ilinalta]] and in all icy waters in the north of Skyrim.
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==={{LE|Pearl Oyster}}{{DB}}===
[[File:DB-flora-Pearl Oyster.jpg|thumb|left|A Pearl Oyster]][[File:DB-flora-Pearl Oyster (harvested).jpg|thumb|right|Pearl Oyster (harvested)]]
Pearl Oysters yield [[Skyrim:Pearl|pearl]]s and [[Skyrim:Small Pearl|small pearl]]s, which are ingredients. Pearl oysters only appear on the island of [[Dragonborn:Solstheim|Solstheim]] and can be found along most of its shoreline. Pearl oysters are visually different from clams in that they are more gray-colored, while clams are more brown.
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===River Betty===
[[File:SR-item-River Betty.jpg|thumb|left|A River Betty]]
River Betties yield [[Skyrim:River Betty|river betties]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Salmon===
[[File:SR-creature-Salmon.jpg|thumb|left|A leaping Salmon]]
Salmon are found swimming in the rivers and seas of Skyrim and are often seen jumping out of the water to ascend waterfalls and rapids. Catching salmon yields [[Skyrim:Salmon Meat|salmon meat]] which is food, not an alchemical ingredient, as all other species of fish are. While the other species of fish tend to swim near the surface of bodies of water, salmon may be seen either near the surface or in the depths. Salmon may be shot with an arrow (or killed with various shouts) to make them easier to catch, then collected by using the action key. However, the prompt to do so may not come up. With the [[Skyrim:Hearthfire|Hearthfire]] add-on installed, [[Skyrim:Salmon Roe|salmon roe]] may be harvested from leaping salmon found in streams, or swimming salmon the player kills, but not from pre-existing [[#Salmon (dead)|dead salmon]].
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===Silverside Perch===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Silverside Perch.jpg|thumb|left|A Silverside Perch]]
Silverside Perch yield [[Skyrim:Silverside Perch|silverside perch]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Slaughterfish Egg Nest===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Slaughterfish Egg Nest.jpg|thumb|left|A Slaughterfish Egg Nest]] [[File:SR-ingredient-Slaughterfish Egg Nest (harvested).jpg|thumb|right|Slaughterfish Egg Nest (harvested)]]
Slaughterfish Egg Nests yield [[Skyrim:Slaughterfish Egg|slaughterfish eggs]]. Note that [[Skyrim:Slaughterfish|slaughterfish]] themselves are hostile creatures, and are documented elsewhere.
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==Food==
These animals are found dead, usually hanging upside down near a fire or in the wilderness.
===Charred Skeever===
[[File:SR-item-Charred Skeever.jpg|thumb|left|Charred Skeever]]
Charred [[Skyrim:Skeever|Skeevers]] are found around bonfires, typically in bandit camps or giant camps. They yield [[Skyrim:Charred Skeever Hide|charred skeever hide]] when activated.
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==={{LE|Horker (dead)}}{{DB}}===
[[File:DB-item-Horker (dead).jpg|thumb|left|Horker (dead)]]
A hanging [[Skyrim:Horker|horker]] can be found in [[Dragonborn:Skaal Village|Skaal Village]]. It yields three samples of [[Skyrim:Horker Meat|horker meat]].
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===Pheasant===
[[File:SR-item-Pheasant.jpg|thumb|left|Pheasants]]
Hanging pheasants yield [[Skyrim:Pheasant Breast|pheasant breasts]].
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===Rabbit (dead)===
[[File:SR-item-Rabbit (dead).jpg|thumb|left|Rabbits (dead)]]
Hanging rabbits yield [[Skyrim:Raw Rabbit Leg|raw rabbit legs]]. Live [[Skyrim:Rabbit|rabbits]] are non-hostile creatures, and are documented elsewhere.
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===Salmon (dead)===
[[File:SR-item-Salmon (dead).jpg|thumb|left|Salmon (dead)]]
Hanging salmon, just like live [[#Salmon|salmon]], yields [[Skyrim:Salmon Meat|salmon meat]].
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==Insects==
Despite their small size, insects are capable of pushing you and other NPCs around. Harvesting is also possible by using melee attacks, ranged attacks, or [[Skyrim:Unrelenting Force|Unrelenting Force]] on the target insect. Ingredients must then be collected from the ground.
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==={{LE|Ancestor Moth}}{{DG}}===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Ancestor Wing.jpg|thumb|left|An Ancestor Moth]] [[File:SR-creature-Ancestor Moths 02.jpg|thumb|right|Ancestor Moths surrounding the player]]
Ancestor Moths are added by the [[Skyrim:Dawnguard|Dawnguard]] add-on, and can be harvested to yield [[Skyrim:Ancestor_Moth_Wing|ancestor moth wings]]. Several swarms can be found in [[Skyrim:Ancestor Glade|Ancestor Glade]], however they are not lootable; you must find the moths that land on the flora instead.
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===Ants===
[[File:SR-creature-Ants.jpg|thumb|left|Ants on a tree stump]]
Ants can be found crossing tree stumps (such as one at [[Skyrim:Half-Moon_Mill|Half-Moon Mill]], next to the grindstone) in large numbers. They cannot be interacted with in any way, and are purely aesthetic.
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===Bee===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Bee.jpg|thumb|left|A Bee]]
Bees are found in and around their beehives, usually hanging in trees. Beehives can be harvested to yield [[Skyrim:Bee|bees]], [[Skyrim:Beehive Husk|beehive husks]], and [[Skyrim:Honeycomb|honeycomb]]. Vacant beehives will only yield bees and beehive husks.
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===Blue Butterfly===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Blue Butterfly.jpg|thumb|left|Blue Butterflies]]
Blue Butterflies can be found during the day; each insect yields two [[Skyrim:Blue Butterfly Wing|blue butterfly wings]].
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===Dragonfly===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Blue Dartwing.jpg|left|thumb|Dragonfly (Blue Dartwing)]] [[File:SR-ingredient-Orange Dartwing.jpg|thumb|right|Dragonfly (Orange Dartwing)]]
Dragonflies yield [[Skyrim:Blue Dartwing|blue dartwings]] or [[Skyrim:Orange Dartwing|orange dartwings]]. They can be found during the day, often over water.
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===Luna Moth===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Luna Moth.jpg|thumb|left|A Luna Moth]]
Luna Moths can be found at night; each insect yields two [[Skyrim:Luna Moth Wing|luna moth wings]].
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===Monarch Butterfly===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Monarch Butterfly.jpg|thumb|left|A Monarch Butterfly]]
Monarch Butterflies can be found during the day; each insect yields two [[Skyrim:Butterfly Wing|butterfly wings]].
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===Torchbug===
[[File:SR-creature-Torchbug.jpg|thumb|left|A Torchbug]]
Torchbugs can be found at night; each insect yields a [[Skyrim:Torchbug Thorax|torchbug thorax]].
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==Other Creatures==
===Bats===
[[File:SR-creature-Bats.jpg|thumb|left|Bats]] [[File:SR-creature-Bats 02.jpg|thumb|right|A Vampire Lord summoning bats]]
Bats are found flying in caves and dungeons, traveling in groups. They are a visual effect of no significance to gameplay other than adding ambiance. [[Skyrim:Vampire Lord|Vampire Lords]]{{DG}} can transform into a cloud of bats, or use bats to attack enemies in combat.
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===Birds===
[[File:SR-creature-Birds.jpg|thumb|left|A flock of birds]]
Flocks of birds can sometimes be seen fleeing from treetops when disturbed. They are a visual effect of no significance to gameplay other than adding ambiance.
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==={{LE|Bone Hawk}}{{DG}}===
[[File:SR-creature-Bone Hawk.jpg|thumb|left|A Bone Hawk]]
Bone Hawks are variants of hawks that are added by the [[Skyrim:Dawnguard|Dawnguard]] add-on and are found flying around [[Skyrim:Castle Volkihar|Castle Volkihar]]. Their body is similar to a regular hawk's, but their head is an exposed skull and their bodies are darker. When shot down, they yield one [[Skyrim:Bone Hawk Claw|bone hawk claw]], two [[Skyrim:Bone Hawk Feathers|bone hawk feathers]] and one [[Skyrim:Bone Hawk Skull|bone hawk skull]].
Bone hawks can be killed only once. Once they respawn, they become invincible.
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===Egg Sacs===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Chaurus Egg Sac.jpg|thumb|left|Egg Sacs]]
Egg Sacs are found in dungeons and can be harvested to yield [[Skyrim:Chaurus Eggs|chaurus eggs]]. There are also [[Skyrim:Frostbite Spider|frostbite spider]] [[Skyrim:Containers#Egg Sac|egg sac]]s (displayed as singular "Egg Sac"), but these are containers rather than activators.
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==={{LE|Felsaad Tern}}{{DB}}===
[[File:DB-creature-Felsaad Tern.jpg|thumb|left|A Felsaad Tern]]
Felsaad Terns are variants of hawks that are added by the [[Dragonborn:Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] add-on and are found flying around [[Dragonborn:Solstheim|Solstheim]]. Their body is similar to a regular hawk's, but with white feathers. When shot down, they yield one to three [[Dragonborn:Felsaad Tern Feathers|Felsaad tern feathers]].
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===Hawk===
[[File:SR-creature-Hawk.jpg|thumb|left|A Hawk]] [[File:SR-creature-Hawk Nest.jpg|thumb|right|A Hawk in its nest]]
Hawks are birds that can be seen flying around Skyrim. They can be shot down, yielding [[Skyrim:Hawk Beak|hawk beak]]s and [[Skyrim:Hawk Feathers|hawk feathers]]; those pages provide details on where hawks can be found.
They can be killed with magic (including non-damaging spells like [[Skyrim:Courage|Courage]]), a few shouts ([[Skyrim:Animal Allegiance|Animal Allegiance]], [[Skyrim:Soul Tear|Soul Tear]], and [[Skyrim:Kyne's Peace|Kyne's Peace]]), or shot with an arrow, although this may fling out of sight, as they are very light. If the body flies too far the arrow can detach from the body and instead fly up into the sky.
Hawks will have a nest nearby that they return to from time to time. A good strategy is to attack hawks when they are in their nests using a low power spell such as [[Skyrim:Flames|Flames]], rather than [[Skyrim:Fireball|Fireball]]s or arrows, to keep their bodies from being flung out of sight.
Hawks can be killed only once. Once they respawn, they become invincible.
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==={{LE|Shellbug}}{{DG}}===
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[[File:SR-creature-Shellbug.jpg|thumb|left|A Shellbug]] [[File:SR-creature-Shellbug (dead).jpg|thumb|right|A dead Shellbug (harvested)]]
Shellbugs are rare creatures that can't be killed with conventional methods, and are the source of the rare [[Skyrim:Shellbug_Chitin|shellbug chitin]]. To obtain the chitin you need to [[Skyrim:Mining|mine]] it from the creature with a [[Skyrim:Pickaxe|pickaxe]]; doing so will result in its death. They can be found in [[Skyrim:Forgotten_Vale_Cave|Forgotten Vale Cave]] and [[Skyrim:Sharpslope_Cave|Sharpslope Cave]].
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==={{LE|Silt Strider}}{{DB}}===
[[File:DB-creature-Silt Strider.jpg|thumb|left|A Silt Strider]]
Silt Striders are giant arthropods often used by the Dunmer of Morrowind as transportation within their hollow shells. One, named Dusty, has been added by the [[Dragonborn:Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] add-on, and can be found on [[Dragonborn:Solstheim|Solstheim]] in the outskirts of [[Dragonborn:Tel Mithryn (settlement)|Tel Mithryn]], southwest of the [[Dragonborn:Sun Stone|Sun Stone]]. However, she is not currently available for traveling services. The silt strider cannot be harmed by any spells or weapons.
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==={{LE|Whispering Spirit}}{{DG}}===
[[File:SR-creature-Whispering_Spirit.jpg|thumb|left|A Whispering Spirit]]
Whispering Spirits are invulnerable wisp-like creatures you can find within the [[Skyrim:Soul Cairn|Soul Cairn]]. Some follow set routes, and some seem to just fly around randomly. You are unable to interact with them yourself in any way, as any attack has no effect on them. Despite this, [[Skyrim:Boneman|Bonemen]], [[Skyrim:Wrathman|Wrathmen]], and [[Skyrim:Mistman|Mistmen]] will all give chase to these creatures, either by running after and trying to attack them, or using ranged attacks. This can provide both a humorous sight, or a helpful distraction if you come across already present enemies. They have only been sighted chasing the spirits before detecting you, to which they will continue after the spirit for a short time before turning their attention to you.
Note that unlike other passive creatures listed here, whispering spirits are technically true creatures, as opposed to animated activators. They are similar to [[Skyrim:Wisp|wisps]], hostile ethereal monsters which accompany [[Skyrim:Wispmother|wispmothers]]. The name "Whispering Spirit" is taken from the game's data files, as the creature's name is never seen in game.
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==Bugs==
{{Bug|Dead hawks are not properly cleaned up during cell resets because they have no delete script.|USKP|1.3.0}}
Skyrim contains many '''passive creatures''', creatures that are completely unable to attack or harm you. Technically, these are not even true creatures, but are more similar to scenery: animated effects that can be activated (typically yielding an [[Skyrim:Ingredients|ingredient]] or [[Skyrim:food|food]]), but have no other activities.
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[[#Aquatic Creatures|1 Aquatic Creatures]]
:[[#Abacean Longfin|1.1 Abacean Longfin]]
:[[#Clam|1.2 Clam]]
:[[#Cyrodilic Spadetail|1.3 Cyrodilic Spadetail]]
:[[#Histcarp|1.4 Histcarp]]
:[[#Nordic Barnacle Cluster|1.5 Nordic Barnacle Cluster]]
:[[#Pearl Oyster|1.6 Pearl Oyster]]
:[[#River Betty|1.7 River Betty]]
:[[#Salmon|1.8 Salmon]]
:[[#Silverside Perch|1.9 Silverside Perch]]
:[[#Slaughterfish Egg Nest|1.10 Slaughterfish Egg Nest]]
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[[#Food|2 Food]]
:[[#Charred Skeever|2.1 Charred Skeever]]
:[[#Horker (dead)|2.2 Horker (dead)]]
:[[#Pheasant|2.3 Pheasant]]
:[[#Rabbit (dead)|2.4 Rabbit (dead)]]
:[[#Salmon (dead)|2.5 Salmon (dead)]]
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[[#Insects|3 Insects]]
:[[#Ancestor Moth|3.1 Ancestor Moth]]
:[[#Ants|3.2 Ants]]
:[[#Bee|3.3 Bee]]
:[[#Blue Butterfly|3.4 Blue Butterfly]]
:[[#Dragonfly|3.5 Dragonfly]]
:[[#Luna Moth|3.6 Luna Moth]]
:[[#Monarch Butterfly|3.7 Monarch Butterfly]]
:[[#Torchbug|3.8 Torchbug]]
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[[#Other Creatures|4 Other Creatures]]
:[[#Bats|4.1 Bats]]
:[[#Birds|4.2 Birds]]
:[[#Bone Hawk|4.3 Bone Hawk]]
:[[#Egg Sac|4.4 Egg Sac]]
:[[#Felsaad Tern|4.5 Felsaad Tern]]
:[[#Hawk|4.6 Hawk]]
:[[#Shellbug|4.7 Shellbug]]
:[[#Silt Strider|4.8 Silt Strider]]
:[[#Whispering Spirit|4.9 Whispering Spirit]]
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==Aquatic Creatures==
Fish can be found in most large bodies of water. Look for insects flying above the water to find fish below. Several species can be farmed with [[Skyrim:Hearthfire|Hearthfire]] by using the [[Skyrim:Windstad Manor#Fish Hatchery|Windstad Manor fish hatchery]]. The following fish yield items of the same name unless otherwise noted.
===Abacean Longfin===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Abacean Longfin.jpg|thumb|left|An Abacean Longfin]]
{{sic|{{LE|Abacean Longfins}}|Abecean Longfins}} yield [[Skyrim:Abecean Longfin|Abecean longfins]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Clam===
[[File:SR-flora-Clam.jpg|thumb|left|A Clam]] [[File:SR-flora-Clam (harvested).jpg|thumb|right|Clam (harvested)]]
Clams yield [[Skyrim:Clam Meat|clam meat]], which is food, not an ingredient. In the base game, it can only be eaten raw, unlike other raw food in Skyrim which can be [[Skyrim:Cooking|cooked]]. However, with the [[Skyrim:Hearthfire|Hearthfire]] add-on, clam meat is one of four items needed to cook [[Skyrim:Clam Chowder|clam chowder]]. They are most commonly found in the [[Skyrim:Sea_of_Ghosts|Sea of Ghosts]].
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===Cyrodilic Spadetail===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Cyrodilic Spadetail.jpg|thumb|left|A Cyrodilic Spadetail]]
Cyrodilic Spadetails yield [[Skyrim:Cyrodilic Spadetail|Cyrodilic spadetails]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Histcarp===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Histcarp.jpg|thumb|left|A Histcarp]]
Histcarp yield [[Skyrim:Histcarp|histcarp]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Nordic Barnacle Cluster===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Nordic Barnacle Cluster.jpg|thumb|left|A Nordic Barnacle Cluster]] [[File:SR-ingredient-Nordic_Barnacle_Cluster_(harvested).jpg|thumb|right|Nordic Barnacle Cluster (harvested)]]
Nordic Barnacle Clusters yield [[Skyrim:Nordic Barnacle|Nordic barnacle]]s. You can find them everywhere in Skyrim but especially in [[Skyrim:Lake_Honrich|Lake Honrich]], [[Skyrim:Lake_Ilinalta|Lake Ilinalta]] and in all icy waters in the north of Skyrim.
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==={{LE|Pearl Oyster}}{{DB}}===
[[File:DB-flora-Pearl Oyster.jpg|thumb|left|A Pearl Oyster]][[File:DB-flora-Pearl Oyster (harvested).jpg|thumb|right|Pearl Oyster (harvested)]]
Pearl Oysters yield [[Skyrim:Pearl|pearl]]s and [[Skyrim:Small Pearl|small pearl]]s, which are ingredients. Pearl oysters only appear on the island of [[Dragonborn:Solstheim|Solstheim]] and can be found along most of its shoreline. Pearl oysters are visually different from clams in that they are more gray-colored, while clams are more brown.
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===River Betty===
[[File:SR-item-River Betty.jpg|thumb|left|A River Betty]]
River Betties yield [[Skyrim:River Betty|river betties]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Salmon===
[[File:SR-creature-Salmon.jpg|thumb|left|A leaping Salmon]]
Salmon are found swimming in the rivers and seas of Skyrim and are often seen jumping out of the water to ascend waterfalls and rapids. Catching salmon yields [[Skyrim:Salmon Meat|salmon meat]] which is food, not an alchemical ingredient, as all other species of fish are. While the other species of fish tend to swim near the surface of bodies of water, salmon may be seen either near the surface or in the depths. Salmon may be shot with an arrow (or killed with various shouts) to make them easier to catch, then collected by using the action key. However, the prompt to do so may not come up. With the [[Skyrim:Hearthfire|Hearthfire]] add-on installed, [[Skyrim:Salmon Roe|salmon roe]] may be harvested from leaping salmon found in streams, or swimming salmon the player kills, but not from pre-existing [[#Salmon (dead)|dead salmon]].
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===Silverside Perch===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Silverside Perch.jpg|thumb|left|A Silverside Perch]]
Silverside Perch yield [[Skyrim:Silverside Perch|silverside perch]], an alchemy ingredient.
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===Slaughterfish Egg Nest===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Slaughterfish Egg Nest.jpg|thumb|left|A Slaughterfish Egg Nest]] [[File:SR-ingredient-Slaughterfish Egg Nest (harvested).jpg|thumb|right|Slaughterfish Egg Nest (harvested)]]
Slaughterfish Egg Nests yield [[Skyrim:Slaughterfish Egg|slaughterfish eggs]]. Note that [[Skyrim:Slaughterfish|slaughterfish]] themselves are hostile creatures, and are documented elsewhere.
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==Food==
These animals are found dead, usually hanging upside down near a fire or in the wilderness.
===Charred Skeever===
[[File:SR-item-Charred Skeever.jpg|thumb|left|Charred Skeever]]
Charred [[Skyrim:Skeever|Skeevers]] are found around bonfires, typically in bandit camps or giant camps. They yield [[Skyrim:Charred Skeever Hide|charred skeever hide]] when activated.
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==={{LE|Horker (dead)}}{{DB}}===
[[File:DB-item-Horker (dead).jpg|thumb|left|Horker (dead)]]
A hanging [[Skyrim:Horker|horker]] can be found in [[Dragonborn:Skaal Village|Skaal Village]]. It yields three samples of [[Skyrim:Horker Meat|horker meat]].
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===Pheasant===
[[File:SR-item-Pheasant.jpg|thumb|left|Pheasants]]
Hanging pheasants yield [[Skyrim:Pheasant Breast|pheasant breasts]].
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===Rabbit (dead)===
[[File:SR-item-Rabbit (dead).jpg|thumb|left|Rabbits (dead)]]
Hanging rabbits yield [[Skyrim:Raw Rabbit Leg|raw rabbit legs]]. Live [[Skyrim:Rabbit|rabbits]] are non-hostile creatures, and are documented elsewhere.
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===Salmon (dead)===
[[File:SR-item-Salmon (dead).jpg|thumb|left|Salmon (dead)]]
Hanging salmon, just like live [[#Salmon|salmon]], yields [[Skyrim:Salmon Meat|salmon meat]].
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==Insects==
Despite their small size, insects are capable of pushing you and other NPCs around. Harvesting is also possible by using melee attacks, ranged attacks, or [[Skyrim:Unrelenting Force|Unrelenting Force]] on the target insect. Ingredients must then be collected from the ground.
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==={{LE|Ancestor Moth}}{{DG}}===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Ancestor Wing.jpg|thumb|left|An Ancestor Moth]] [[File:SR-creature-Ancestor Moths 02.jpg|thumb|right|Ancestor Moths surrounding the player]]
Ancestor Moths are added by the [[Skyrim:Dawnguard|Dawnguard]] add-on, and can be harvested to yield [[Skyrim:Ancestor_Moth_Wing|ancestor moth wings]]. Several swarms can be found in [[Skyrim:Ancestor Glade|Ancestor Glade]], however they are not lootable; you must find the moths that land on the flora instead.
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===Ants===
[[File:SR-creature-Ants.jpg|thumb|left|Ants on a tree stump]]
Ants can be found crossing tree stumps (such as one at [[Skyrim:Half-Moon_Mill|Half-Moon Mill]], next to the grindstone) in large numbers. They cannot be interacted with in any way, and are purely aesthetic.
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===Bee===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Bee.jpg|thumb|left|A Bee]]
Bees are found in and around their beehives, usually hanging in trees. Beehives can be harvested to yield [[Skyrim:Bee|bees]], [[Skyrim:Beehive Husk|beehive husks]], and [[Skyrim:Honeycomb|honeycomb]]. Vacant beehives will only yield bees and beehive husks.
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===Blue Butterfly===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Blue Butterfly.jpg|thumb|left|Blue Butterflies]]
Blue Butterflies can be found during the day; each insect yields two [[Skyrim:Blue Butterfly Wing|blue butterfly wings]].
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===Dragonfly===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Blue Dartwing.jpg|left|thumb|Dragonfly (Blue Dartwing)]] [[File:SR-ingredient-Orange Dartwing.jpg|thumb|right|Dragonfly (Orange Dartwing)]]
Dragonflies yield [[Skyrim:Blue Dartwing|blue dartwings]] or [[Skyrim:Orange Dartwing|orange dartwings]]. They can be found during the day, often over water.
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===Luna Moth===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Luna Moth.jpg|thumb|left|A Luna Moth]]
Luna Moths can be found at night; each insect yields two [[Skyrim:Luna Moth Wing|luna moth wings]].
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===Monarch Butterfly===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Monarch Butterfly.jpg|thumb|left|A Monarch Butterfly]]
Monarch Butterflies can be found during the day; each insect yields two [[Skyrim:Butterfly Wing|butterfly wings]].
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===Torchbug===
[[File:SR-creature-Torchbug.jpg|thumb|left|A Torchbug]]
Torchbugs can be found at night; each insect yields a [[Skyrim:Torchbug Thorax|torchbug thorax]].
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==Other Creatures==
===Bats===
[[File:SR-creature-Bats.jpg|thumb|left|Bats]] [[File:SR-creature-Bats 02.jpg|thumb|right|A Vampire Lord summoning bats]]
Bats are found flying in caves and dungeons, traveling in groups. They are a visual effect of no significance to gameplay other than adding ambiance. [[Skyrim:Vampire Lord|Vampire Lords]]{{DG}} can transform into a cloud of bats, or use bats to attack enemies in combat.
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===Birds===
[[File:SR-creature-Birds.jpg|thumb|left|A flock of birds]]
Flocks of birds can sometimes be seen fleeing from treetops when disturbed. They are a visual effect of no significance to gameplay other than adding ambiance.
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==={{LE|Bone Hawk}}{{DG}}===
[[File:SR-creature-Bone Hawk.jpg|thumb|left|A Bone Hawk]]
Bone Hawks are variants of hawks that are added by the [[Skyrim:Dawnguard|Dawnguard]] add-on and are found flying around [[Skyrim:Castle Volkihar|Castle Volkihar]]. Their body is similar to a regular hawk's, but their head is an exposed skull and their bodies are darker. When shot down, they yield one [[Skyrim:Bone Hawk Claw|bone hawk claw]], two [[Skyrim:Bone Hawk Feathers|bone hawk feathers]] and one [[Skyrim:Bone Hawk Skull|bone hawk skull]].
Bone hawks can be killed only once. Once they respawn, they become invincible.
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===Egg Sacs===
[[File:SR-ingredient-Chaurus Egg Sac.jpg|thumb|left|Egg Sacs]]
Egg Sacs are found in dungeons and can be harvested to yield [[Skyrim:Chaurus Eggs|chaurus eggs]]. There are also [[Skyrim:Frostbite Spider|frostbite spider]] [[Skyrim:Containers#Egg Sac|egg sac]]s (displayed as singular "Egg Sac"), but these are containers rather than activators.
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==={{LE|Felsaad Tern}}{{DB}}===
[[File:DB-creature-Felsaad Tern.jpg|thumb|left|A Felsaad Tern]]
Felsaad Terns are variants of hawks that are added by the [[Dragonborn:Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] add-on and are found flying around [[Dragonborn:Solstheim|Solstheim]]. Their body is similar to a regular hawk's, but with white feathers. When shot down, they yield one to three [[Dragonborn:Felsaad Tern Feathers|Felsaad tern feathers]].
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===Hawk===
[[File:SR-creature-Hawk.jpg|thumb|left|A Hawk]] [[File:SR-creature-Hawk Nest.jpg|thumb|right|A Hawk in its nest]]
Hawks are birds that can be seen flying around Skyrim. They can be shot down, yielding [[Skyrim:Hawk Beak|hawk beak]]s and [[Skyrim:Hawk Feathers|hawk feathers]]; those pages provide details on where hawks can be found.
They can be killed with magic (including non-damaging spells like [[Skyrim:Courage|Courage]]), a few shouts ([[Skyrim:Animal Allegiance|Animal Allegiance]], [[Skyrim:Soul Tear|Soul Tear]], and [[Skyrim:Kyne's Peace|Kyne's Peace]]), or shot with an arrow, although this may fling out of sight, as they are very light. If the body flies too far the arrow can detach from the body and instead fly up into the sky.
Hawks will have a nest nearby that they return to from time to time. A good strategy is to attack hawks when they are in their nests using a low power spell such as [[Skyrim:Flames|Flames]], rather than [[Skyrim:Fireball|Fireball]]s or arrows, to keep their bodies from being flung out of sight.
Hawks can be killed only once. Once they respawn, they become invincible.
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==={{LE|Shellbug}}{{DG}}===
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[[File:SR-creature-Shellbug.jpg|thumb|left|A Shellbug]] [[File:SR-creature-Shellbug (dead).jpg|thumb|right|A dead Shellbug (harvested)]]
Shellbugs are rare creatures that can't be killed with conventional methods, and are the source of the rare [[Skyrim:Shellbug_Chitin|shellbug chitin]]. To obtain the chitin you need to [[Skyrim:Mining|mine]] it from the creature with a [[Skyrim:Pickaxe|pickaxe]]; doing so will result in its death. They can be found in [[Skyrim:Forgotten_Vale_Cave|Forgotten Vale Cave]] and [[Skyrim:Sharpslope_Cave|Sharpslope Cave]].
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==={{LE|Silt Strider}}{{DB}}===
[[File:DB-creature-Silt Strider.jpg|thumb|left|A Silt Strider]]
Silt Striders are giant arthropods often used by the Dunmer of Morrowind as transportation within their hollow shells. One, named Dusty, has been added by the [[Dragonborn:Dragonborn|Dragonborn]] add-on, and can be found on [[Dragonborn:Solstheim|Solstheim]] in the outskirts of [[Dragonborn:Tel Mithryn (settlement)|Tel Mithryn]], southwest of the [[Dragonborn:Sun Stone|Sun Stone]]. However, she is not currently available for traveling services. The silt strider cannot be harmed by any spells or weapons.
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==={{LE|Whispering Spirit}}{{DG}}===
[[File:SR-creature-Whispering_Spirit.jpg|thumb|left|A Whispering Spirit]]
Whispering Spirits are invulnerable wisp-like creatures you can find within the [[Skyrim:Soul Cairn|Soul Cairn]]. Some follow set routes, and some seem to just fly around randomly. You are unable to interact with them yourself in any way, as any attack has no effect on them. Despite this, [[Skyrim:Boneman|Bonemen]], [[Skyrim:Wrathman|Wrathmen]], and [[Skyrim:Mistman|Mistmen]] will all give chase to these creatures, either by running after and trying to attack them, or using ranged attacks. This can provide both a humorous sight, or a helpful distraction if you come across already present enemies. They have only been sighted chasing the spirits before detecting you, to which they will continue after the spirit for a short time before turning their attention to you.
Note that unlike other passive creatures listed here, whispering spirits are technically true creatures, as opposed to animated activators. They are similar to [[Skyrim:Wisp|wisps]], hostile ethereal monsters which accompany [[Skyrim:Wispmother|wispmothers]]. The name "Whispering Spirit" is taken from the game's data files, as the creature's name is never seen in game.
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==Bugs==
{{Bug|Dead hawks are not properly cleaned up during cell resets because they have no delete script.|USKP|1.3.0}}