Pellepoixs

Pellepoixs are a fictional species native to the planet Xylos in the Andromeda Galaxy. They are known for their unique bioluminescent skin, which emits a soft, pulsating light. This luminescence serves multiple purposes, including communication, camouflage, and attracting mates. Pellepoixs are a semi-aquatic species, with a physiology adapted for both land and water. They possess webbed appendages and a streamlined body shape, allowing for efficient movement in their native swampy environment. Their diet consists primarily of aquatic plants and small invertebrates, which they locate using their keen sense of smell and sensitive whiskers.

Socially, Pellepoixs live in small, close-knit communities called "Glows." These communities are matriarchal, with the eldest female leading the group. They communicate through a complex series of light patterns, vocalizations, and tactile signals. While generally peaceful, Pellepoixs are fiercely protective of their territory and young. Their technology is limited, focusing on organic cultivation and bioluminescent manipulation rather than heavy industry. They have a deep spiritual connection to the planet Xylos and its natural cycles, viewing the Great Lumina, a celestial event occurring every Xylosian decade, as a sacred time.