Species
Caracolo
Basics
Name:
Caracolo
Diet:
Omnivorous
Primarily eat leafy greens and vegetables
Height:
1 - 9 inches
Reproduction:
Egg Layers
Average clutch size of 12-15
Can have multiple mates per clutch
About
Caracolo are a small mammalian species similar in appearance to house cats. They have small triangular ears and noses, short snouts and tails that are either thick like a slug, or like a fluffy house cat's. They have antennae on their heads and most have shells on their backs. They have a large range in height, and can vary from only 1 inch tall to 9 inches tall within their standard height range.
Their bodies are made up of a mixture of slime and fur, typically separated into distinct sections which can vary in placement based on the individual, but sometimes the distinction is harder to make out. They can use their slime to stick to various surfaces. When their slime touches different surfaces, it will leave a trail behind.
They are omnivorous, though the majority of their diet is made up of leafy greens and vegetables. Small quantities of fruits, dairy, and meats are still healthy for a caracolo to eat!
Lifecycle
Caracolo only have one sex, and are capable of breeding with any other caracolo of sexual maturity.
Caracolo produce clutches of eggs periodically, and they will do so whether or not the eggs are fertilized. If the eggs are not fertilized, they will not hatch. Caracolo can have one or more mates per each clutch of eggs, as they lay many eggs at once. In instances where one clutch has multiple mates, individual eggs will be fertilized by differing caracolo.
A caracolo's eggs are soft and squishy, and made out of a slimy substance. They are flexible and not easily damaged. Fertilized eggs are transparent and have a visible shadow of the baby inside, whereas unfertilized eggs are more opaque and have nothing inside them.
When a caracolo is first hatched, they start off with underdeveloped and small shells. Additionally, at this point in their lives, they have no skin or fur covering their body, and instead are made up completely of slime. As they age, their shell gets larger and their skin and fur begins to grow in.
Base Traits
These are the standard traits found in most Caracolo. Caracolo can have additional or different traits that don't meet these standards, so long as it makes sense for their theme!
Slime and Fur
Their bodies are partially made up of fur, and partially made up of slime. Alternatively, they can have only slime or only fur.
Shell
The shell can be any natural shell shape.
No Shell
Alternatively, they can have no shell!
No Hair
No hairstyle on the character's head, or only a small puff of hair.
Hairstyle
Any hairstyle of your choice.
Standard Antennae
Any natural shaped antennae.
Standard Ears
Typical cat ears; does not include breed specific ears, or tufts on the ends of the ears.
Standard Nose
A typical cat nose.
Standard Snout
A typical cat snout.
Standard Teeth
Typical cat teeth of any white colour.
Standard Tongue
A typical cat-like tongue.
Standard Tail
A thick, slug-like tail, or a fluffy cat tail. Does not include thin or short cat tails.