=== Major Planetary Zones | (Twin) Sections of the Habitual Belt | Regions | Wildlife ===

====== "CROPLIGHT LEMUR" (YALI-MUUN) ======

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===== Overview =====
The Croplight Lemur — called “Yali-Muun” by the [[the_orlanda|Orlanda Tribe]] — is a small, arboreal pollinator native to the canopy of the [[orlanda_marshes|Orlanda Marshes]] and the adjacent [[tropical_forest|Tropical Forest]] of [[asari|Asari]] on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]]. 
Unlike primates, it has a distinct mammalian body plan with bat-like wings for short silent glides between trees. 

Camouflaged in muted bark tones and active during mist-rich light shifts, Yali-Muun travel in tight family groups and play a crucial role in pollinating canopy flora without drawing the attention of aerial predators.

===== Physique and Appearance =====
  * **Size:** Body 40–50 cm; tail 50–70 cm  
  * **Weight:** 2.2–3.2 kg  
  * **Fur:** Short, matte gray-brown with irregular bark-like mottling (no color accents)  
  * **Head:** Rounded with a short muzzle; wide, leaf-shaped pinnae (ears) for directional hearing  
  * **Eyes:** Large, dark, reflective; vertical pupils adapted to twilight (photorealistic, not brightly colored)  
  * **Fore/Rear Limbs:** Long, slender digits with semi-translucent grip pads and retractable hook claws for wet bark  
  * **Wings:** Bat-like membranous patagia stretched between elongated forelimbs and body; leathery, semi-translucent; fold flat while perching  
  * **Tail:** Prehensile, roughened underside for secure wrap around branches  
  * **Feeding Apparatus:** Fine whisker filaments around the mouth and a long flexible tongue for nectar and pollen collection

==== Special Features ====
  * **Silent Glide:** Low-noise wing membrane reduces rustle during short traverses  
  * **Counter-Shade Camouflage:** Matte, non-reflective coat breaks silhouette in mist and shadow  
  * **Nectar Filaments:** Whisker filaments trap pollen and wick nectar without damaging fragile flowers  
  * **Moist-Grip Pads:** Maintain adhesion on mossy, wet surfaces common in the Marsh canopy

===== Game Mechanics =====
  * **Armor Class (AC):** 13  
  * **Hit Points (HP):** 14  
  * **Speed:** 25 ft. (climb), 30 ft. (glide; see Glide rules)  

==== Actions ====
  * **Glide Hop.** The Yali-Muun launches from a perch to glide up to 40 ft. in a straight or gently curving path, ignoring difficult terrain between takeoff and landing.  
  * **Nip (melee).** +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d4 bludgeoning. Used only if cornered.

==== Special Abilities ====
  * **Glide (Movement).** With 10 ft. run-up or from a higher perch, the Yali-Muun may move horizontally up to 4× its drop (max 40 ft.) and descend at least 5 ft.; landing requires a DC 10 Acrobatics check on narrow branches.  
  * **Canopy Camouflage.** Advantage on Stealth checks when motionless on bark, moss, or lichen-covered branches.  
  * **Sure-Grip.** Advantage on checks to resist being dislodged by wind or branch sway.  
  * **Pollinator’s Touch.** After feeding in a grove, local flowering plants within 20 ft. have increased fruit set and seed viability for 24 hours (DM flavor boon).

===== Behavior =====
  * **Diet:** Nectar, pollen, soft fruit, occasional sap  
  * **Social Structure:** Family groups of 4–8 with one or two breeding adults and helpers  
  * **Activity Pattern:** Crepuscular; most active at first mist rise and pre-fogfall  
  * **Vocalizations:** Soft trills and chirrups for contact; brief clicks during group glides

==== Survival Strategies ====
  * **Perch-Freeze:** Freezes and folds wings tight to mimic a knot of bark when raptors pass overhead  
  * **Staggered Glides:** Group moves in offsets to avoid drawing predator focus  
  * **Scent-Masking Groom:** Uses resinous leaf rubs to reduce scent signature

===== Reproduction and Lifecycle =====
  * **Breeding Season:** Late fogfall  
  * **Offspring:** Typically 1–2 pups  
  * **Parental Care:** Pups clinging belly-side for ~6 weeks; alloparenting common  
  * **Training:** Juveniles learn safe glide corridors and feeding routes from elders  
  * **Lifespan:** Estimated 12–15 years

===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====
  * **Canopy Signals:** A sudden hush of Yali-Muun calls can foreshadow a nearby aerial predator or ambush above the party.  
  * **Guide in the Mist:** Tracking a family’s staggered glide path can lead PCs to hidden canopy trails or safe crossings.  
  * **Delicate Rescue:** A fallen pup tangled in lianas creates a tense, non-combat set piece with social rewards from the Orlanda.  
  * **Foraging Window:** Parties seeking rare canopy ingredients gain advantage if they move during the Yali-Muun’s active feeding periods.

===== Related Pages and Further Information =====
  * [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]]  
  * [[habitual_belt|Habitual Belt]]  
  * [[asari|Asari Region]]  
  * [[orlanda_marshes|Orlanda Marshes]]  
  * [[tropical_forest|Tropical Forest of Asari]]  
  * [[wildlife_of_asari|Known Wildlife of Asari]]

**Known Predators:**
  * [[kardar|Kardar]]  
  * [[murkbind_serpent|Murkbind Serpent]]