I am known for a body of water, but I do not think you can swim in me. You might even avoid me altogether me.

I am pretty fly, small and agile Strike like a spy You have an itch to find me

I tread the water but anchored too. A mere marker, and an aide to you. Lonely in the vast blue sea.

I named an animal after myself, as it shared my way of life. The other six of my kind pass me by, as I cannot lift a finger. As deadly as I am, among the living, I am rife. As countless days pass us by, you and I will linger.

The farmer commemorates me, because I'm outstanding in my field. I am named after my purpose.