Harry Styles

Harry Styles

Harry Styles claims he is a mermaid.

The One Direction hunk recently got a tattoo of the mythical creature on his forearm and explained he had the image emblazoned on his skin because he is himself, a mermaid.

Revealing the design, he said: "My newest tattoo is of a mermaid."

The 20-year-old singer was then asked about the inspiration behind the latest inking, to which he replied: "I am a mermaid,"

The latest addition to his collection of body artwork joins other designs including a large butterfly on his chest, a ship on his left arm and a padlock tattoo on his left wrist which was done by 'Thinking Out Loud' singer, Ed Sheeran.

Despite suggesting that he is actually an aquatic organism, the 'Steal My Girl' singer also expressed his wish to own a land-dwelling bear, admitting that a newborn panda would be his ideal buddy.

He told HollywoodLife: "I would love to have a pet baby panda."

Harry - along with his bandmates Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne - are currently in the US promoting their fourth studio album 'Four' and have been rehearsing for their performance at the American Music Awards - which will take place on Sunday (23.11.14) - where they have been nominated for three awards including Artist of the Year, Favourite Band, and Favourite Album, for their 2013 record 'Midnight Memories'.