ASW:Classifications

There are many ways to describe a species. Ideally each species should be in one category for each section in the 'Scientific Classifications' area. Intelligent species not in the 'Actual Universe' should also be in one category for each section in the 'Narrative 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 Method

 * Dioecious
 * Hermaphrodite
 * Genderless
 * Asexual
 * Cloned
 * Assimilating

Ecology & Environment

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

Locomotion

 * Sessile
 * Monopeds
 * Bipeds
 * Tripodal
 * Quadrupedal
 * Floating
 * Flying
 * Ramjet-powered
 * Space-borne

Intelligence Level

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

Taxonomic Status

 * Extant
 * Endangered
 * Extinct
 * Lazarus

Universe

 * Actual Universe
 * Select a Fictional Universe

Origin

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

Friendliness

 * Friendly
 * Aggressive
 * Hostile

Society

 * Agrarian
 * Anarchist
 * Atheist
 * Capitalistic
 * Enslaved
 * Guardians
 * Hive
 * Honorbound
 * Imperialist
 * Nomadic
 * Pacifist
 * Peaceful
 * 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
 * Bio weapons
 * Descendants of Man
 * Genetically compatible with Humans
 * Unnamed Species
 * Unseen Species

More Options

 * Morphology
 * Superpower
 * Political Faction
 * Artificial Origin