Platypus

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Platypus
Seoni considers a platypus.
(Creature)

Type
Animal
CR
1/6
Environment
Temperate or tropical rivers
Alignment
Source: Animal Archive, pg(s). 30

A platypus is an amphibious, egg-laying animal with a duck's bill and feet and beaver-like body. It can also serve as a spellcaster's familiar.1

Appearance

Platypuses are egg-laying mammalian monotremes with sleek brown fur, a duck's bill and webbed feet, and short legs. Its hind feet bear sharp, poisonous spurs.1 Most are about 18 inches long and weigh 3½ pounds.2

Abilities

When underwater, a platypus can sense the electrical impulses that living creatures use to move their muscles, a sense known as electrolocation. They are better swimmers than runners and can hold their breath for up to 5 minutes.1

Ecology

Platypuses hunt worms, larvae, and shellfish in and near rivers.2

External links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Amanda Hamon, et al. “New Familiars” in Animal Archive, 30. Paizo Inc., 2013
  2. 2.0 2.1 Amanda Hamon, et al. “New Familiars” in Animal Archive, 31. Paizo Inc., 2013