Status: Stable population — no current containment required outside research zones
Threat Level: (Minimal)
Location of residency: Elevated forest canopies, cliffside vegetation zones; recent reports of seasonal migrations and crop grazing near research outposts
Encounter Protocol: Observation only; do not disrupt during feeding or mating gatherings
- Species Name: Saltograssus arboris (“Grasshopper”)
- Species Code: GHP-07
- Origin: Native wild fauna; pre-existing ecosystem species
- Discovery Date: [READACTED]
- Classification: Tier-I Large herbivorous insectoid
- Observed Activity Period: Primarily diurnal; heightened activity in early morning and late afternoon
Entity resembles an oversized grasshopper, roughly the size of a large domestic dog, with muted green and brown carapace for camouflage.
- Display wings with bright bluff patterns (not capable of sustained flight).
- Segmented hind legs with shock-absorbing joints enabling extreme leaps.
- Forward-cropping mandibles for rapid stripping of foliage.
- Juveniles: soft-bodied, muted coloration, rely on agility.
- Adolescents–Adults: hardened carapace, capable of scaling trees, develop wing displays.
- Sensory Detection: Acute motion detection (15m radius); sensitive vibration receptors in legs.for detecting predators
- Movement Pattern: Agile leaping between canopy branches; poor mobility on open ground.
- Defensive Behavior: Sudden leaps to safety, bluff wing displays to deter predators.
- Social Behavior: Mostly solitary; forms large temporary herds during mating season; communicates via low-frequency vibrations and wing-flutters.
| Trait |
Details |
| Regeneration |
Low, carapace damage persists unless during juvenile moulting. counterparts. |
| Weaknesses |
Poor on open ground; vulnerable if caught away from trees. |
| Vocalization |
Clicks and wing-snaps for mating and alarm calls. |
| Cognitive Capacity |
Low; instinct-driven with limited environmental learning, |
During peak mating season, a research outpost in Sector 4 experienced a mass migration. Over 200 individuals leapt simultaneously from canopy to canopy, dislodging foliage in a cascade that blanketed the station for hours. No harm reported, but equipment sustained impact damage from falling debris.
- Avoid disrupting canopy migration paths
- Install protective netting over equipment during mating season
- Use elevated platforms for observation
- Maintain minimal noise during close-range study
“They’re not dangerous. But when a hundred of them decide to get together for a group meetup, it can be █████ terrifying
— Field Biologist █████
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