Mideupi

Mideupi are duck-like mammiles that live in the equatorial regions of Mutania. They have plump bodies, short legs, webbed feet, and a bill like other waterfowl, but they also have soft fur on their bodies and, unlike most creatures on Mutania, only have one eye. Their bean on the bill is also prominent and gets larger as mideupi babies grow, and their propensity for doing battle with it is well documented.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Mideupi have two wings, two webbed feet, a singular eye, and a wide bill with a protusion on the upper portion called a bean. Their feathers range in color from sandy tan to sky blue depending on the species and season.
They have two coats of feathers all over their body unlike other winged mammiles like Rarites, but they also have short fur on their bellies and legs. The first coat is a soft one full of down that helps insulate the animal and keep them warm, and the second coat consists of contour feathers that protect them from their environment and help them swim and fly.

Ecology and Habitats

Mideupi live in marshes and wetland areas all over the world. The wetlands are home to many aquatic plant, invertebrate, and insect species that the mideupi like to eat, resulting in a varied diet.

Behaviour

Mideupi are skittish mammiles that tend to avoid other creatures. They are often preyed upon by larger predators, and they live in groups that are quick to flee from any perceived threat.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

With only one large eye that sits in the center of their forehead, they often move their heads back and forth in order to keep an eye out for predators.

Conservation Status

Least concern