sortumauhkat
Sortumauhkat are a fictional group of small to medium-sized, nocturnal mammals described in ecological literature as ground-foragers of temperate forests. The name is a neologism created by researchers and has no direct cognate in natural languages. Members are characterized by a compact body, short limbs, and a dense, speckled brown fur that provides camouflage in leaf litter. They have strong digging claws, a pointed snout, and a sparse tail used for balance.
Sortumauhkat inhabit temperate deciduous and mixed forests across northern latitudes, typically in areas with abundant fallen
Reproduction occurs in spring after a mating period in late winter. Litters average 2–4 offspring, born altricial,
Conservation status remains hypothetical; in real-world analogue, such species would be sensitive to deforestation and habitat