About the species
"Vaikis are small, bipedal animals that grow up to about 3-4 feet tall at adult size. They’re built for walking and running on their back legs, with fins that help keep their balance while they run. They have clawed hands and padded, unclawed back feet. Although they originated in the desert, they’ve adapted to many different environments. Vaikis are omnivorous and can eat various types of food. Despite their gills and fins, vaikis are generally not suited to life underwater. The gill-like feature on their necks allows them to breathe underwater for short periods of time, but they get less oxygen than usual that way and still need to surface for air.
Dwarfism - Some vaikis remain smaller than others as they age, and only reach the size of a standard vaiki child. They are still able to reach adulthood and breed like any normal vaiki.
Fins - All vaikis have at least one fin, many having one of three common fin types. Many vaikis also have unique fins. Some dwarf vaikis are born without back fins, but this is a fairly rare trait that only appears in dwarf vaikis. Some vaikis have short tails without fins, but this is also quite rare. Some vaikis’ fins are more stiff than others, but they’re generally made out of fur and are able to collapse under them if a vaiki lays on its back. Many vaikis’ fins help keep them stable while running, but others are simply for show."
"Vaikis are small, bipedal animals that grow up to about 3-4 feet tall at adult size. They’re built for walking and running on their back legs, with fins that help keep their balance while they run. They have clawed hands and padded, unclawed back feet. Although they originated in the desert, they’ve adapted to many different environments. Vaikis are omnivorous and can eat various types of food. Despite their gills and fins, vaikis are generally not suited to life underwater. The gill-like feature on their necks allows them to breathe underwater for short periods of time, but they get less oxygen than usual that way and still need to surface for air.
Dwarfism - Some vaikis remain smaller than others as they age, and only reach the size of a standard vaiki child. They are still able to reach adulthood and breed like any normal vaiki.
Fins - All vaikis have at least one fin, many having one of three common fin types. Many vaikis also have unique fins. Some dwarf vaikis are born without back fins, but this is a fairly rare trait that only appears in dwarf vaikis. Some vaikis have short tails without fins, but this is also quite rare. Some vaikis’ fins are more stiff than others, but they’re generally made out of fur and are able to collapse under them if a vaiki lays on its back. Many vaikis’ fins help keep them stable while running, but others are simply for show."
Vaikis - Species (and above quote) by -noctolatry-