Venusian (Green Hell)

Venusians are a sapient ichthyoid species native to the misty swamps of Venus. They capture Chloro-men and sell them to Human slave traders in exchange for candies, clocks and assorted trinkets.

Biology
Venusians have been described as "scaly man-things" with fish-like visages. Having evolved from aquatic ancestors, they retain a gill-like breathing apparatus that filters out toxins in the air, making them immune to the poisonous gases produced by some forms of native vegetation.

Culture and society
Venusian religion in the early 21st century is centered on the figure of Human explorer Sidney Murray, who is worshiped as a god by them. The small monkey-like creatures known as Murris (named by and after the explorer himself) are also worshiped due to having enormous noses that make them look like Murray himself.

Appearances

 * "Green Hell", by Arthur K. Barnes (1937)
 * "The Hothouse Planet", by Arthur K. Barnes (1937)