Imp/Subspecies

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Flame

Frost

Sea

Thunder

Wind

Earth

Sun

Shade

Forest

Toxic

**Lower Risk**

**Least concern (LC)** – Lowest risk; does not qualify for a higher risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
**Conservation Dependent (CD)** - Dependent on conservation efforts to prevent it from becoming threatened with endangerment/extinction.
**Near threatened (NT)** – Likely to become endangered in the near future.
**Threatened**

**Vulnerable (VU)** – High risk of endangerment in the wild.
**Endangered (EN)** – High risk of extinction in the wild.
**Critically endangered (CR)** – Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
**Extinct**

**Extinct in the wild (EW)** – Known only to survive in captivity, or as a naturalized population outside its historic range.
**Extinct (EX)** – No known individuals remaining.
**Other**

**Data deficient (DD)** – Not enough data to make an assessment of its risk of extinction.
**Not evaluated (NE)** – Has not yet been evaluated against the criteria.

## Flame Imp

### Biology

Flame Imps are covered with scales instead of fur, and have long, thin tails with fire at the tip. They also have a small mane of fire running down their head.

### Temperament

Flame Imps are known for being the most aggressive subspecies, and the hardest to tame, as well. They are one of the few subspecies that are solitary, and are also primarily carnivorous.

### Habitat

Flame Imps are found primarily on the continent of Efrika, with quite a few living in the Scorching Plains of Northamer, as well as the drier regions of Soumerca.

## Frost Imp

### Biology

Frost Imps have particularly thick fur that is slightly longer than that of the other fur-bearing subspecies, with the fur being elongated on the back, around the neck, and on the forearms. Their tails are quite fluffy, and somewhat short as well. Their claws tend to be black in color.

### Temperament

Frost Imps live in tight-knit units consisting of roughly 10 individuals. As they are preyed on by two of Artika's top predators, Tundra Reavers and Denkuzuri, traveling in packs helps keep them safe, as one or two can keep a lookout for danger.

### Habitat

Frost Imps primarily live on the continent of Artika, but some have been seen in the colder regions of Northamer and Eurish.

## Sea Imp

### Biology

Like Flame Imps, Sea Imps have scales instead of fur, and their large ears are very fin-like. Their tails are somewhat thick and end in a fin as well, and they have small fins on their backs and forearms. They also have webbing between their claws.

### Habitat

Sea Imps are found primarily on the coastlines of Soumerca, Northamer and Eurish, with some being found in the Great Blue Realm.

## Thunder Imp

### Biology

Thunder Imps are characterized by the fairly long, spiky, and almost quill-like fur on their backs and forearms. Their tails are long and somewhat bushy.

### Habitat

Thunder Imps can be found almost everywhere, except for Artika and the Great Blue Realm. They are very common in Yurashia, especially around Stormy Ridge.

## Wind Imp

### Biology

Petite and lightweight, Wind Imps are the smallest subspecies. They have feather-like extensions on their backs, shoulders, and forearms, as well as a patagium that stretches from their wrists to their lower sides, allowing them to glide for considerable distances. Their tails are also feathered, like that of a bird.

### Temperament

They travel regularly, and never keep a permanent nest.

### Habitat

Wind Imps can be found almost everywhere, except for Artika and the Great Blue Realm.

## Earth Imp

### Biology

Sturdily built, these Imps are the largest and heaviest subspecies. They have thicker forearms and claws than the other subspecies, which suits them well for digging. They have somewhat smaller ears, and plate-like structures on their forearms and back. They also have shorter, somewhat thick tails.

### Habitat

Earth Imps have a wide habitat range, and can be found almost everywhere, except for Artika and the Great Blue Realm.

## Sun Imp

### Biology

Sun Imps have a fairly average physique, not overly slender or bulky, and are primarily covered in pale gold or silver fur, with a white underbelly. Their ears are fairly long and feathered, and they have a flowing ruff of longer fur, often somewhat darker in color than the rest of their fur, around their necks, extending past their shoulders. They also have long, slim tails ending in a tuft of flowing fur.

Their eyes are typically blue in color, although Sun Imps with green eyes, and, even more rarely, golden eyes, have been reported. However, Sun Imps with golden eyes are often reported to suffer from glaucoma and early cataracts, so breeding Light Imps to deliberately produce golden-eyed offspring is often frowned upon, and even seen as cruel. This also explains why they are quite rare in the wild, as the poorer vision cuts into their longevity.

### Temperament

Gentle and sociable, Sun Imps are considered the easiest to tame. They live in fairly large communities, often consisting of nearly 30 individuals; many of these individuals are part of small family units.

### Habitat

Sun Imps have a fairly wide habitat range, and can be found almost everywhere, except for Artika and the Great Blue Realm.

## Shade Imp

### Temperament

Shade Imps are well-known for being mischievous pranksters, and have a habit of stealing shiny objects from people. However, the objects they steal serve an important purpose here; to entice potential mates. Both males and females will collect shiny objects, comparing them with the opposite gender. If both like what they see, they will pair up with each other. Dark Imps mate for life, and the two will move their stolen goods into a permanent nest.

### Habitat

Shade Imps have a fairly wide habitat range, and can be found almost everywhere, except for Artika and the Great Blue Realm.

## Forest Imp

### Biology

While primarily covered with fur, Forest Imps have leaf-like extensions on their forearms, tails, and shoulders that acts somewhat as camouflage, and their ears look leaf-like. Their tails are also large and leaf-like.

### Temperament

Shy and secretive creatures that prefer to keep to themselves, Forest Imps are among the most difficult to find, as they do not actively approach people. Like Flame Imps, Forest Imps are primarily solitary.

### Habitat

Forest Imps primarily live on Northamer and Eurish, with rarer, more tropical variants, often called Jungle Imps, being found in the jungles of Soumerca and Efrika.