Tuskrus

Tuskrus are a sapient species and one of the members of a vast interstellar Empire.

Biology
They are portly mollusk-like creatures which also combine traits of fish and manatees. They have a single horn on their heads, bulldog-like jowls, clawed hands and tentacle-like legs.

Culture and society
They are one of the many species that make up the Empire, which also includes Aquanogs, Arcturians, Canids, Cragorians, Densadrons, Felinids, Geeories, Humans, Macriki, Mantavors, Optocs and Zirrelians, among others.

Notable members
Mertock was a member of John Silver's gang of interstellar pirates recruited to serve aboard the spaceship RLS Legacy in her expedition to find the legendary treasure of Captain Flint.

Appearances

 * Treasure Planet (2002)
 * Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon (2002)