Ryuka (SciiFii)

The ryuka (Ryukaraptor terriblis) is a species of hominid ape that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, and both tropical subtropical forests across both mainland East Asia and Japan to help boost biodiversity. Unlike most hominid apes, including its closest relatives (the Australopithecines and humans), the ryuka is a more specialized bipedal walker and runner, with a thick lower spine and heavy posterior to support a vaguely bird-like horizontal body posture, giving it a thick, bony protrusion that resembles a short tail. The ryuka uses its strong and dexterous arms to catch and kill prey, fight, groom, grasp objects, and aid in balance. The ryuka has a relatively large head, with large eyes, and upturned nose, and pointed ears. The whites of its eyes remain exposed, and when opened wide, the eyes aid in threat display. The ryuka's hair covers the top of its head and jawline, and the stubble can be seen on the upper lip and chin. The ryuka has strong jaws, and a mouth lined with teeth are used for slicing, shearing, and scraping meat. Because the ryuka uses its claws to kill its prey, its canine teeth are rather small. Primarily an ambush hunter, mainly preying on deer, serows, gorals, antelopes, sheep, goats, and other small and medium-sized prey animals, the ryuka stalks its prey through the dense foliage until it is close enough to strike. Using its heavily-muscles legs to generate immense bursts of speed, the ryuka will give chase, using its forelimbs to grasp its prey once it is in-range. A set of long, sharp claws on each hand are used to cut and slice into the prey's neck, delivering mortal wounds. Although it is largely predatory, it will also feed on carrion, fish, and occasionally insects. The ryuka is a solitary animal that prefers to live in most of its life alone except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of the ryuka is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the ryuka's wide range.