Foliāla mūstēla
Leafwing mustela
(leaf-winged weasel, leafy pup )
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10-13cm (not including tail)
Photosynthesis; fruits and nuts
Woods
Active in daylight and often found basking at the top of trees, among or on leaves.
Tend to live in groups of 10-15 individuals.
Loss of habitat sometimes pushes Foliāla mūstēla towards human settlements. If they are sighted, report immediately to the Magiontology Society.
Foliāla mūstēla are small mixturidae with mammal and plant characteristics. About 40-60% of their nutrition is from photosynthesis, processed in three areas: wings, tail and ears. The wings are large leaves, and the largest photosynthesis organ. On sunny days, Foliāla mūstēla are often found basking in the sun with their wings spread wide. The tail bone forms into a branch, and the latter half of the tail grows leaves and is usually hairless. The external ear is also a combination of plant and mammal biology, with spars or no hair growth and green colouring. The wings, tail and ears all have chloroplast cells, while the rest of the body is made up of animal cells and covered with golden-brown fur. The colouring of the fur helps the Foliāla mūstēla camouflage themselves in their preferred greenery environment.
Foliāla mūstēla became increasingly rare with the reduction of their natural habitat, and are under observation of the magiontology society. In addition to close observation in nature, there are a few reservoirs where flutters or injured individuals are cared for before their relocation.