wottos
Wottos are small arboreal mammals described in field guides of the fictional world of Aethiria. They measure about 16 to 22 centimeters in body length, with tails of 25 to 40 centimeters. They have dense, soft fur that ranges from gray-brown to reddish-brown, a rounded face, large eyes, and a short snout. A distinctive semi-prehensile tail aids balance and grasping of branches.
Taxonomy and naming places them in the family Wottidae, a small, often monogeneric group in field references.
Wottos inhabit tropical evergreen forests and cloud-forest edges across the archipelago of Valis in Aethiria, preferring
They are diurnal omnivores, feeding on fruit, seeds, nectar, and insects. Wottos live in small family groups
Reproduction occurs with a steady year-round cycle in stable climates, producing litters of 1–2 young after
In conservation and cultural contexts, wottos are generally described as having few serious threats, though habitat