Species: na'vi

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The Na'vi (Latin: Homo pandorus English: The People) are the main inhabitants of the moon "Pandora". They are a sapient species of omnivorous extraterrestrial lifeforms featured prominently in James Cameron's Avatar franchise. It is also the name of the native language spoken by the species.

The Na'vi are overall humanoid in their anatomy, though they also possess feline features such as flat, bifurcated noses, large, round eyes, pointed ears that can move independently, and a long, prehensile tail used for gripping and balance. The neck is long and body slender, with a narrow, elongated waist and wide shoulders that create a V-shaped upper back. Despite their thin proportions, their musculature is sharply defined and they have roughly four times the strength of a human in peak physical condition. The Na'vi use their superior strength, agility, and uncanny sense of balance to scale trees, rocks, and other obstacles with ease. In the unlikely case of a fall, they usually escape unharmed, as their bones are reinforced with a type of naturally occurring carbon fiber. Distinctly separating them from humans, native Na'vi possess only four digits on each hand and foot, including an opposable thumb and thumb toe.

The skin of the Na'vi is smooth and iridescent, appearing within the blue color spectrum, ranging from greenish-cyan and turquoise found in oceanic clans to deeper blues seen in jungle-fairing Na'vi such as the Omatikaya. The color is due to the presence of cyanin pigment which can "tan" to a darker purple color after prolonged UV exposure. The skin is marked with darker-colored markings, typically stripes, although this can vary widely. Bioluminescent markings, resembling freckles, dot the skin and seem to follow the circulatory or nervous system. These dots can change color to indicate mood and emotion, although it's unknown if the Na'vi have conscious control over this.

Na'vi have dark brown or black hair on their heads, part of which is sectioned off and braided around their queue for protection. The hair can differ in texture from straight to tightly curled. They appear to have no other body hair, with the exception of eyelashes and a small bob of fur on the end of their tails.

The Na'vi naturally only have 4 fingers. The queue (Na'vi: tswin/kuru) is an anemone like pinkish tendrils that can be connected to other lifeforms native to Pandora to share their thoughts and emotions.

The Na'vi have several subspecies, clans, and tribes all over the planet. For example, in Avatar: The Way of Water, the oceanic Metkayina Clan have evolved an aquatic lifestyle by developing fin-like arms and legs, broad, paddle-shaped tails, greener skin with more watery stripes, and blue/green eyes. Exactly how many "races" of Na'vi exist is unclear.