Sumacrea

The Sumacrea are a semi-sapient species native to the cavernous interior of planet Longtunnel.

Biology
The Sumacrea are relatively short bipeds, standing about a meter in height. They're covered in dense fur and have four limbs, consisting of two arms and two legs, as well as a tail. Their fingers are sensitive and delicate, as is the hairless tip of their tails. Their eyes, ears and nostrils are all proportionally small, but their senses are acute. While the nostrils are located on their faces, and the ears on the sides of their heads, their eyes are actually on the back of their heads. Like many cave-dwelling species, they're vulnerable to light. The shape of their teeth suggests a vegetarian diet.

Sumacrea are empathic creatures which can mentally sense the presence of other life forms and detect their emotional state. Although they're capable of speech, they communicate mostly by sharing emotions and feelings with each other. Being adapted to a fully troglodyte existence, they excel at moving in complete silence.

Culture and society
The Sumacrea are a peaceful species and display no signs of hostility, even when confronted by strangers. They wear no clothes, as their fur protects them from the elements.

Appearances

 * Flinx in Flux, by Alan Dean Foster (1988)