Radala

Radala (pronounced /rədələ/, latin igneus feles) are a small reptilian species native to the lava-ridden planet of Effluo. The fact that they lack a language generally puts them in the non-sentient category. They are prey to the carnivorous Keidz who also inhabit the planet, though their rarity and apparently juicy taste makes them somewhat of a delicacy. Similar species have been encountered on planets such as ___ and ___.

They are covered in a smooth layer of silvery-blue scales, which classifies them as a reptile. The scales are able to 'sweat' when the beast is encountered with higher-than-average temperatures, which cools down gas, liquid or even solids that come into touch with it. They share this attribute with the Keidz. Though they are scientifically reptiles, their flat head is shaped with a likeness to that of a cat's, with large, vertically-slitted yellow eyes and several fleshy stalks extend from all around their head, sort of like a frill. Perhaps even more remarkable is that they possess a silver beaked top lip, which, though small, is extremely sharp. Their bottom lip however protrudes from their jaw triangularly. They have no teeth, but instead slice up their food with their beak before swallowing.

They have a very short neck, but it is very supple, and they can turn their head far further than a human can. Their body is actually quite plump, with a very vulnerable underside, but to make up for this fact, their tail is very long, weighty and flexible, allowing them to balance and turn well. Their arms are extremely spindly, ending in three sharp claws. While not entirely useless, the Radala generally prefer to manipulate objects with their mouth. The legs are perhaps the most muscly ligament on the creature, and the incredible muscle make up allows them to run at speeds of up to 70km/h, and make leaps of up to 15m. It uses these abilities to navigate the rocky gorges and magma fissures of Effluo.