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{{Animal simple
 
{{Animal simple
 
|name      = Cucuitt
 
|name      = Cucuitt
|type      = [[Avianoid]]
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|type      = [[Avianoid]] [[Omnivore/hunter]]
 
|locomotion = Walker
 
|locomotion = Walker
 
|terrain    = Plains
 
|terrain    = Plains
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The [[Cucuitt]] is a [[creature]] native to [[Ruie (world)|Ruie]] in the {{Sm}}.
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The ''[[Cucuitt]]'' is a [[creature]] native to [[Ruie (world)|Ruie]] in the {{Sm}}.
 
* It has [[avianoid]] characteristics.
 
* It has [[avianoid]] characteristics.
  
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
A large and normally flightless bird native to [[Ruie (world)|Ruie]] and similar in some respects to the [[Terra]]n ostrich. The cucuitt are known for a lack of natural predators and a tendency to lay eggs year round.
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A large creature native to [[Ruie (world)|Ruie]] and similar in some respects to the [[Terra]]n ostrich -- it has many resemblances to [[Terra]]n birds, though it is flightless. The ''cucuitt'' are known for a lack of natural predators, other than members of their own species, and a tendency to lay eggs throughout the year.
  
 
=== Physiology & Ecology ===
 
=== Physiology & Ecology ===
There are two distinct species of cucuitt: the Nebelthorn and the Canaday.  
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There are two distinct species of ''cucuitt'': the [[Nebelthorn]] and the [[Canaday Republican Union|Canaday]].  
 
* The Neblethorn is smaller, standing [[Meter|1.2 meters]] high on average, and is typically black in color. Some have enlarged heel spurs. The male tends to be aggressive and will attack humans and other creatures in the wild.
 
* The Neblethorn is smaller, standing [[Meter|1.2 meters]] high on average, and is typically black in color. Some have enlarged heel spurs. The male tends to be aggressive and will attack humans and other creatures in the wild.
 
* The Canaday is larger, with an average height of around [[Meter|2 meters]] and white coloration. Generally they are quite docile.
 
* The Canaday is larger, with an average height of around [[Meter|2 meters]] and white coloration. Generally they are quite docile.
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[[File:Cucuitt Creature Silhouette 2.jpg|500 px]]
 
[[File:Cucuitt Creature Silhouette 2.jpg|500 px]]
  
== Life Cycle & Reproduction ==
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They are not suitable for riding, though people have tried.
The cucuitt has a lifespan of approximately seven to eight years.  
 
  
Each cucuitt starts its life by hatching from an egg. Young cucuitt grow and change over time, becoming adult cucuitt and having young of their own. The different stages of life that an animal passes through are called its life cycle. A cucuitt' life cycle begins even before it hatches whilst within the egg.
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=== Life Cycle & Reproduction ===
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The ''cucuitt'' has a lifespan of approximately seven to eight years.  
  
== Diet & Trophics ==
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Each ''cucuitt'' starts its life by hatching from an egg.
Cucuitt consume anything they can catch. This usually consists small crawling insects and carrion.   In periods of drought and or starvation they will eat their own eggs.
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=== Diet & Trophics ===
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''Cucuitt'' consume anything they can catch. This usually consists of small crawling insects and carrion. In periods of drought or starvation they will eat their own eggs.
  
 
== History & Background / Dossier ==
 
== History & Background / Dossier ==
The cucuitt is frequently used by the population of [[Ruie (world)|Ruie]] for meat, eggs and leather. The meat has a pleasant mild flavor.
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The ''cucuitt'' is frequently used by the population of [[Ruie (world)|Ruie]] for meat, eggs and leather. The meat has a pleasant, mild flavor.
  
 
== [[Travellers' Aid Society]] Advisory ==
 
== [[Travellers' Aid Society]] Advisory ==
The [[Travellers' Aid Society]] (TAS) classifies the [[cucuitt]] as ''non-threatening'' to most [[sophont]]s and makes no special advisory regarding this [[creature]].
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The [[Travellers' Aid Society]] (TAS) classifies the ''[[cucuitt]]'' as ''non-threatening'' to most [[sophont]]s and makes no special advisory regarding this [[creature]].
  
 
== References & Contributors / Sources ==
 
== References & Contributors / Sources ==
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[[Category: Ruie]]

Latest revision as of 08:49, 28 May 2025

Cucuitt
Base Information
Classification Avianoid Omnivore/hunter
Terrain Plains
Locomotion Walker
Size 1.2 meters
Speed 50 kph
Strength Average
Social Structure Small flock
Weapons Teeth, Heel Spur
Armor None
Source
Homeworld Ruie
Multi-world No
Canon No
Reference {{{ref}}}

The Cucuitt is a creature native to Ruie in the Spinward Marches.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

A large creature native to Ruie and similar in some respects to the Terran ostrich -- it has many resemblances to Terran birds, though it is flightless. The cucuitt are known for a lack of natural predators, other than members of their own species, and a tendency to lay eggs throughout the year.

Physiology & Ecology[edit]

There are two distinct species of cucuitt: the Nebelthorn and the Canaday.

  • The Neblethorn is smaller, standing 1.2 meters high on average, and is typically black in color. Some have enlarged heel spurs. The male tends to be aggressive and will attack humans and other creatures in the wild.
  • The Canaday is larger, with an average height of around 2 meters and white coloration. Generally they are quite docile.

Cucuitt Creature Silhouette 2.jpg

They are not suitable for riding, though people have tried.

Life Cycle & Reproduction[edit]

The cucuitt has a lifespan of approximately seven to eight years.

Each cucuitt starts its life by hatching from an egg.

Diet & Trophics[edit]

Cucuitt consume anything they can catch. This usually consists of small crawling insects and carrion. In periods of drought or starvation they will eat their own eggs.

History & Background / Dossier[edit]

The cucuitt is frequently used by the population of Ruie for meat, eggs and leather. The meat has a pleasant, mild flavor.

Travellers' Aid Society Advisory[edit]

The Travellers' Aid Society (TAS) classifies the cucuitt as non-threatening to most sophonts and makes no special advisory regarding this creature.

References & Contributors / Sources[edit]

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