Waterbys
Waterbys are a fictional species featured in the speculative fiction novel "The Sands of Xylos" by Elara Vance. They are depicted as semi-aquatic beings native to the planet Xylos, a world characterized by vast, shallow oceans and arid landmasses. Waterbys possess a unique physiology adapted to both environments. Their skin is smooth and iridescent, allowing for efficient thermoregulation and providing camouflage within the planet's varied landscapes. They have webbed extremities and a powerful, fin-like tail that aids in aquatic locomotion.
The Waterbys are described as a communal species, living in symbiotic settlements built along the coastlines