ASW:Classifications

There are many ways to describe a species.

Universe
Most importantly each species must have a universe category.
 * Actual Universe
 * Select a Fictional Universe

Scientific classifications
Ideally each species should be in one category for each section in the 'Scientific Classifications' area.

Biochemistry

 * Carbon-based Species
 * Silicon-based Species
 * Metallic-based Species
 * Nitrogen-based Species
 * Tellurium-based Species
 * Alternative Forms of Life
 * Memetic Lifeforms

Diet

 * Herbivores
 * Omnivores
 * Carnivores
 * Mycophage
 * Saprophages
 * Coprophages
 * Organotrophs
 * Lithotrophs
 * Metal Eating
 * Radiotrophs
 * Phototrophs
 * Empathic Diet
 * Nothing
 * Unknown Diet

Air mixture

 * Chlorine Breathers
 * Hydrogen Breathers
 * Methane Breathers
 * Nitrogen Breathers
 * Oxygen Breathers

Reproduction and gender

 * Dioecious
 * Hermaphrodite
 * Mono-Gendered
 * Genderless
 * Asexual
 * Cloned
 * Assimilating

Ecology

 * Aquatic
 * Amphibious
 * Subterranean
 * Extremophiles
 * Filter Feeders
 * Liquivores
 * Nocturnal
 * Parasitic
 * Predators
 * Scavengers
 * Symbiotic

Locomotion

 * Sessile
 * Monopedal
 * Bipedal
 * Tripodal
 * Quadrupedal
 * Floating
 * Flying
 * Space-borne

Sapience

 * Creatures of unknown sapience
 * Non-Sapient Species
 * Semi-Sapient Species
 * Sapient Species

Taxonomic status

 * Endangered
 * Extinct
 * Lazarus

Narrative classifications
Species not in the 'Actual Universe' should also be considered for categories in the 'Narrative Classifications' area.

Origin

 * Animated
 * Comic
 * Commercial
 * Literary
 * Live Action
 * Movie
 * Tabletop Game
 * TV
 * Video Game

Behaviour

 * Friendly
 * Aggressive
 * Hostile

Society

 * Agrarian
 * Anarchist
 * Atheist
 * Capitalistic
 * Enslaved
 * Hive
 * Honorbound
 * Imperialist
 * Nomadic
 * Pacifist
 * Religious
 * Scholars
 * Superorganisms
 * Tribal
 * Warriors
 * Xenophobic

Technology level

 * Non-Spacefaring
 * Spacefaring
 * Hyper Advanced
 * Time-Traveling
 * Regressed

Lore

 * Galactic Threats
 * Dimensional Threats
 * Eldritch Beings
 * Mythological Species
 * Mysterious Ancients
 * Descendants of Man
 * Genetically compatible with Humans
 * Unnamed Species
 * Unseen Species

More options

 * Morphology
 * Superpower
 * Political faction
 * Artificial origin