The Yara-ma-yha-who is a legendary vampiric monster found in Southeastern Australian Aboriginal mythology.
[3] According to legend, the creature resembles a little red frog-like man with a very big head, a large mouth with no teeth and suckers on the ends of its hands and feet.
[1][4] According to legend, the Yara-ma-yha-who is only active during the day and only targets living prey.
[citation needed] Stories of this creature were reportedly told to misbehaving children.
[1][2] The origin of this creature is believed to be the tarsier; it is probable the story was brought to Australia by Malay settlers.