obji

Obji is a fictional nocturnal arboreal mammal described in speculative biology. It is the only species in the genus Objius and the family Objiidae, with the binomial name Obji nocturna. The creature appears in science fiction and hypothetical ecological studies as an example of arboreal adaptation.

Adults measure 22–28 cm in body length, with a tail of 18–24 cm and a mass of 0.5–0.9 kg. Fur is dense and slate gray, lighter on the belly. Key features include large rounded ears, a pointed snout, and a prehensile tail.

Obji is endemic to the Obji Basin rainforest on the fictional continent of North Teria. It occupies primary and secondary forests from low to mid elevations and commonly uses tree hollows or abandoned nests.

The species is nocturnal and mostly solitary, foraging for fruit, seeds, and insects. It communicates with short whistles and chirps and marks territory with scent. It helps disperse seeds of several rainforest trees.

Breeding is seasonal, with a gestation of about 46 days and litters of 1–2 offspring. Offspring are weaned at 6–8 weeks and reach independence after several months. Lifespan in captivity is estimated at 6–8 years in fiction.

In fictional accounts, Obji is endangered due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation. Conservation ideas include protected reserves, ecological corridors, and community monitoring programs.

The species was first described in speculative field guides published in 2148 by researchers from the International Objian Biodiversity Network. The name derives from the Objian word obji, meaning tree-dweller.

In world-building and ecological storytelling, the Obji serves as an example of arboreal specialization and the consequences of forest loss on forest-dwelling mammals.