The bulk update request #8348 is pending approval.

create alias merpeople (0) -> merfolk (6987)
create alias merperson (0) -> merfolk (6987)
create alias mermen (4) -> merfolk (6987)
create alias mershark (45) -> merfolk (6987)
create alias merpony (11) -> merfolk (6987)
create alias merseal (5) -> merfolk (6987)
create alias merfolk_taur (3) -> merfolk (6987)

Reason: We do not need specific merspecies (also a couple more general synonyms).

Merhog is an actual canon species so I'm meh on that one but I support the rest.

alright I've removed merhog