Squamatarian - Reptilian Humanoid
Feb 4, 2014 2:27:52 GMT
Post by Cloudbreaker on Feb 4, 2014 2:27:52 GMT
Squamatarian - Species Scientific Name
A short introduction describing the general characteristics of the species.
Etymology
Squamatarians get their name from the word squamata, the name for the largest order of living earth reptiles, and -arian, meaning a native or inhabitant of somewhere.
History
The history of the species
Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Squamatarians display even less sexual dimorphism than humans, meaning that it is difficult to distinguish between males and females of the species at a glance. Basically human shaped, they have smooth scaly skin with light bark patterning. Their skin can be any combination of brown, grey, and green, depending on which part of their home planet their ancestors are from. Their heads are bald, and they have eyebrow ridges that curve around behind their ear holes. These ridges house receptors for senses that humans do not possess such as heat sensing and air tasting. Squamatarians have three fingers on each hand and three toes on each foot, all ending in claws that aid in climbing.
Life Cycle and Breeding
When old enough a female can take a mate of her choosing. Males are frowned upon for refusing. After laying one egg, sometimes two, the male incubates the egg until it hatches (in about 13 weeks). Babies are born with tails are absorbed back into their bodies over the course of the next nine years or so. During this time the child is free to learn and explore. Once they reach adulthood, the individual is expected to have a good idea of how they will contribute to their village. They make a proposal to the wise ones and either get accepted, or are given a different and more suitable career option. They can decline an alternate option, but at the price of living outside the village. At around age fifteen, females are allowed to start choosing mates and males are considered suitable candidates for pairings.
Diet and Feeding Habits
Their diets consist mainly of fruits and nuts, supplemented by insects, either wild or raised.
Race and Subspecies
Squamatarians have regional coloration variances that are common in certain areas of their homeworld. They all share similar bark patterning, but the color saturation is more brown in the north, more vibrant green near the equator, and grey in the south.
Habitat
Squamatarians live in the high-altitude knotted canopies of their home planet.
Culture and Behavior
Social Structure
A typical squamatarian society is set up in a small village fashion, with individuals who are seen as the wisest being put in charge of major disputes. Innovation is encouraged, but carefully monitored.
Social Interaction
Tribes mainly keep to themselves physically, but share knowledge and stories with each other.
Sexuality and Love
Typically females lay the eggs, then males do the majority of the incubating until hatching. Specific eggs belong to specific males, but they do cooperate and watch each others' eggs. Children do have specific parents, but adults do not typically mate for life.
Habits and Behaviors
When discovered by humans, squamatarians had reached a stage of development where they had communities of huts in the treetops with basic agriculture and advanced handmade tools. They defend their territories against other squamatarians to ensure that their resources don't get stolen.
Rituals and Rites
After hatching, all younglings have the right to follow anyone and learn from them. They are even allowed to follow and learn from members of other tribes.
Language and Speech
Squamatarians use their tongues for creating sounds more than vocal cords, making it difficult for humans and squamatarians to learn to speak each others' languages later in life. Understanding their languages, however, is easier.
Common Name: | Squamatarian |
Scientific Name: | Species Scientific Name |
Classification: | Reptile |
Terrestrial Analogue: | Species Terrestrial Analogue |
Homeworld: | Species Homeworld |
A short introduction describing the general characteristics of the species.
Etymology
Squamatarians get their name from the word squamata, the name for the largest order of living earth reptiles, and -arian, meaning a native or inhabitant of somewhere.
History
The history of the species
Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Average Height (Male) | 1.75m |
Average Weight (Male) | 60kg |
Average Height (Female) | 1.75 |
Average Weight (Female) | 60kg |
Squamatarians display even less sexual dimorphism than humans, meaning that it is difficult to distinguish between males and females of the species at a glance. Basically human shaped, they have smooth scaly skin with light bark patterning. Their skin can be any combination of brown, grey, and green, depending on which part of their home planet their ancestors are from. Their heads are bald, and they have eyebrow ridges that curve around behind their ear holes. These ridges house receptors for senses that humans do not possess such as heat sensing and air tasting. Squamatarians have three fingers on each hand and three toes on each foot, all ending in claws that aid in climbing.
Life Cycle and Breeding
When old enough a female can take a mate of her choosing. Males are frowned upon for refusing. After laying one egg, sometimes two, the male incubates the egg until it hatches (in about 13 weeks). Babies are born with tails are absorbed back into their bodies over the course of the next nine years or so. During this time the child is free to learn and explore. Once they reach adulthood, the individual is expected to have a good idea of how they will contribute to their village. They make a proposal to the wise ones and either get accepted, or are given a different and more suitable career option. They can decline an alternate option, but at the price of living outside the village. At around age fifteen, females are allowed to start choosing mates and males are considered suitable candidates for pairings.
Diet and Feeding Habits
Their diets consist mainly of fruits and nuts, supplemented by insects, either wild or raised.
Race and Subspecies
Squamatarians have regional coloration variances that are common in certain areas of their homeworld. They all share similar bark patterning, but the color saturation is more brown in the north, more vibrant green near the equator, and grey in the south.
Habitat
Squamatarians live in the high-altitude knotted canopies of their home planet.
Culture and Behavior
Social Structure
A typical squamatarian society is set up in a small village fashion, with individuals who are seen as the wisest being put in charge of major disputes. Innovation is encouraged, but carefully monitored.
Social Interaction
Tribes mainly keep to themselves physically, but share knowledge and stories with each other.
Sexuality and Love
Typically females lay the eggs, then males do the majority of the incubating until hatching. Specific eggs belong to specific males, but they do cooperate and watch each others' eggs. Children do have specific parents, but adults do not typically mate for life.
Habits and Behaviors
When discovered by humans, squamatarians had reached a stage of development where they had communities of huts in the treetops with basic agriculture and advanced handmade tools. They defend their territories against other squamatarians to ensure that their resources don't get stolen.
Rituals and Rites
After hatching, all younglings have the right to follow anyone and learn from them. They are even allowed to follow and learn from members of other tribes.
Language and Speech
Squamatarians use their tongues for creating sounds more than vocal cords, making it difficult for humans and squamatarians to learn to speak each others' languages later in life. Understanding their languages, however, is easier.