List of fauna of Hârn

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Mammals[edit | edit source]

The mammal fauna of Hârn is somewhat impoverished compared to that of Continental Lythia due to the short period of time between the last ice age and the flooding of the land bridge between Hârn and the rest of Lythia. Only those land species which crossed before the creation of the Émel Gálani (the Middle Straits) and those introduced by humans exist on Hârn.

Hârn holds important populations of grey seals and rare bat species.

Mountain hare in Scotland

Native (usually synonymous with “indigenous”) species are considered to be species which are today present in the region in question, and have been continuously present in that region since a certain period of time. When applied to Hârn, three possible definitions of this time constraint are:

  • a species that colonised the islands during the glacial retreat at the end of the last ice age (c. 9500 years ago);
  • a species that was present when the Émel Gálani was created (c. 8000 years ago); or,
  • a species that was present in prehistory.

This list includes mammals from the small islands and various archipelago around Hârn. Other than the Ivashu (and the Elder races) there are no endemic mammal species in Hârn, although four distinct subspecies of rodents have arisen on small islands.

Diprotodontia (Wallabies)[edit | edit source]

Superorder: Australidelphia Order: Diprotodontia

Though most marsupials make up a great part of the fauna in the Molnasian region, the red-necked pahopa (known as a wallaby on Terra) has been introduced and feral populations are currently breeding on the island of Melderyn. Other colonies have existed on Belna and Elnar islands, although these are now believed to be locally extinct, occasional sightings continue.

Family: Macropodidae (kangaroos, wallabies, and kin)

Rodentia (Rodents)[edit | edit source]

Family: Castoridae (beavers)

Family: Cricetidae (voles)

Family: Muridae (rats, mice and relatives)

Family: Gliridae (dormice)

Family: Sciuridae (squirrels)

Lagomorpha (Rabbits and hares)[edit | edit source]

Superorder: Euarchontoglires Order: Lagomorpha

The lagomorphs comprise two families, Leporidae (hares and rabbits), and Ochotonidae (pikas). Though they can resemble rodents, and were classified as a superfamily in that order until the previous century, they have since been considered a separate order. They differ from rodents in a number of physical characteristics, such as having four incisors in the upper jaw rather than two.

Leporidae (hares and rabbits)[edit | edit source]

Family: Leporidae (hares and rabbits)

Ochotonidae (pikas)[edit | edit source]

Family: Ochotonidae (pikas)

Eulipotyphla (Moles, shrews and hedgehogs)[edit | edit source]

European hedgehog

Superorder: Laurasiatheria Order: Eulipotyphla

The order Eulipotyphla contains insectivorous mammals. The hedgehogs are easily recognised by their spines while gymnures look more like large rats. Shrews and solenodons closely resemble mice while the moles are stout-bodied burrowers.

Family: Talpidae (moles)

Family: Soricidae (shrews)

Family: Erinaceidae (hedgehogs and gymnures)

Chiroptera (Bats)[edit | edit source]

Superorder: Laurasiatheria Order: Chiroptera

The bats' most distinguishing feature is that their forelimbs are developed as wings, making them the only mammals capable of flight. Bat species account for about 20% of all mammals.

Rhinolophidae (horseshoe bats)[edit | edit source]

Vespertilionidae (evening bats)[edit | edit source]

Carnivorans[edit | edit source]

Superorder: Laurasiatheria Order: Carnivora

There are over 260 species of carnivorans, the majority of which feed primarily on meat. They have a characteristic skull shape and dentition.

European polecat

Canidae (Dogs)[edit | edit source]

Family: Canidae (dogs)

Ursidae (Bears)[edit | edit source]

Family: Ursidae (bears)

Mustelidae (Weasels and relatives)[edit | edit source]

Family: Mustelidae (weasels and relatives)

Felidae (Cats)[edit | edit source]

Family: Felidae (cats)

Procyonidae (Raccoons)[edit | edit source]

Family: Procyonidae (raccoons)

Phocidae (Seals)[edit | edit source]

Family: Phocidae (seals)

Perissodactyla (Hoofed–odd-toed ungulates)[edit | edit source]

Superorder: Laurasiatheria Order: Perissodactyla

Equidae (horses and allies)[edit | edit source]

Family Equidae: horses and allies

Artiodactyla (Hoofed–even-toed ungulates)[edit | edit source]

Superorder: Laurasiatheria Order: Artiodactyla

(Excluding cetaceans, listed separately)

The even-toed ungulates are ungulates whose weight is borne about equally by the third and fourth toes, rather than mostly or entirely by the third as in perissodactyls. There are about 220 artiodactyl species, including many that are of great economic importance to humans.

Red deer stag and hinds

Suidae (pigs)[edit | edit source]

Family: Suidae (pigs)
  • Wild boar, Sus scrofa (England, Scotland & Wales)

Cervidae (deer)[edit | edit source]

Family: Cervidae (deer)

Bovidae (cattle, bison, sheep, antelopes, goats)[edit | edit source]

Family: Bovidae (cattle, bison, sheep, antelopes, goats)

Chimera and Ethereals[edit | edit source]

  • Centaurin
  • Griffin
  • Hirenu
  • Salamander
  • Ivashu
  • Adwelna
  • Aklash
  • Ergath
  • Hru
  • Hygith
  • Miuruca
  • Nolah
  • Ogarna
  • Polan-Tekek
  • Scurgah
  • Tave
  • Umbathri
  • Vlasta

See also[edit | edit source]

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