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This is a list of Neopets in alphabetical order. Neopets are a type of virtual pet which can be adopted by players on the Neopets website. They are available in the 54 different species listed below.

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Acara

The Acara is a cat-like creature with two horn-like tentacles on its head. Acaras are amphibious and can breathe underwater, and it is sometimes hinted that the "tentacles" somehow give the Acara the ability to echolocate when submerged in water. In general, they tend to be very playful and enjoy exploring, racing, and looking for hidden treasure under the sea.

When first introduced on the Neopets website on April 28, 2000, the pet now known as the Acara was an otter-like Neopet called the Tigren. They were chosen from a player's design as part of a Create-A-Pet contest. The name was changed on July 19 for reasons unknown, along with the Polypup's change to the Gelert. (The news page of the time touted the change as "evolution", in keeping with the Pokémon-like feel that the pets originally had.)

On their pet day in 2005, Acaras received an art makeover which meant you now saw them from the side.

In the Neopets TCG, Acaras are associated with the element of water.

Originally, they were limited edition but have now become common. They are quite popular, particularly among female players. As of June 2006, they were ranked 8th of 50+ species in popularity; with approximately 5.8 million created.

They can be painted in any of 36+ colors available to the species. One of the more interesting of these is the Maraquan variant, which appears to be a return to the Acara's watery roots.

Famous Acaras include:

Aisha

With a resemblance to a cat with four ears (two of different shape). These have been popular with the Neopets staff due to a numerous amount of Aisha heroes and villains. First drawn in a cartoon style, it has been progressing steadily in the Neopian world.

Aisha also have a six-eared alien version, and are the only pets on the site that can be colored "Alien".

In the Neopets TCG game, Aishas are commonly associated with the element of light.

As of June 2006 they rank 20th out of the 50+ species, with over 3.8 million created.

Famous Aishas include:

Blumaroo

Blumaroos are vaguely kangaroo-like, reminiscent of the popular Winnie the Pooh character Tigger (who also bounced around on his tail), and were first introduced on May 25, 2000. They were created by a Neopets staff member. They have long, floppy ears, strong tails to bounce on (rare is the picture of a Blumaroo on its feet) and a long, almost tapir-like face. They are generally fun-loving creatures who like nothing better than a festival or to bounce around while singing cheery tunes. This explains the somewhat carnival-like appearance of their native home, Roo Island. It is said that Blumaroos love nachos.

In the Neopets TCG, Blumaroos are associated with the element of air.

As of June 2006, the Blumaroo is ranked 33rd out of 50+ species, with over 2.1 million created. They have been featured in 2+ pieces of merchandise so far, not including the Neopets TCG game.

They can be painted in 35+ different colors, including the seahorse-inspired Maraquan style, and Halloween, looking like Count Von Roo himself.

Blumaroos are native to a small island appropriately named Roo Island, which is just off the coast of Neopia Central. The Island is ruled by the naïvely benevolent King Roo and his possibly malevolent councillor, Advisor Broo. While most Blumaroos are inherently pleasant creatures, there are a few evildoers among them. Most famous of these are Commander Garoo, second only to Dr. Sloth himself in power. He is the sixth Defenders of Neopia mission. There is also Count Von Roo, a vampire who rises at about midnight to fight in the Battledome and dice with the extremely late-nighters. To win his game will gain you a Neoboards Avatar and a level for your pet, but to lose can have severe consequences. Boris, the Blumaroo of the Meridell plots, hero-worships Count von Roo and dresses like him. Mastermind, the final boss of the evil level of Neoquest 1, is also a Blumaroo, as is the Archmagus of Roo.

Famous Blumaroos include:

Bori

The Bori is the 49th Neopet, and was released on October 13, 2004, to coincide with the Terror Mountain plot. Bori are an underground armadillo-like race with fox-like heads and furry bodies who have been kept in an enchanted sleep by some strange forces since Neopia's creation. Only now are they being awoken. Although their claws are sharp enough to penetrate stone, they have timid personalities and dislike coming to the surface.

The plural of Bori is Bori and not, contrary to popular belief, Boris.

In the Neopets TCG, Bori are associated with the element of earth.

Bori is not a limited edition pet, but their promotional colour is their exclusive ice colour, which could only be accessed by users who took part in a Yahoo! Toolbar promotion. As of June 2006, it is ranked 36th out of 50+ species, with over 1.9 million created. They are quiet and peaceful Neopets. In the popularity page, it is seen teasing the Ruki because it is more popular.

Famous Boris include:

Bruce

The Bruce is one of the original Neopets. It first looked like Bruce Forsyth (an actual photograph), and has been redrawn many times, first to a caricature of Bruce Forsyth, and then a penguin, retaining only the bowtie from its first incarnation, to coincide with the introduction of Terror Mountain on November 16, 2000. Despite their appearance, Bruces are generally good at sports and love to dance, compete in winter games, and eat cold food. They originally came from the snow-covered Terror Mountain region.

In the Neopets TCG, Bruces are associated with the element of water.

Bruces are quite popular on Neopets; as of June 2006, they were the 12th most popular out of 50+ available species. Over 5.3 million have been created.

Famous Bruces include:

Buzz

The Buzz is a dragonfly-like species of Neopet. Buzz (the plural, according to Neopets, is not Buzzes) have excellent eyesight and can fly very quickly, allowing them to easily obtain the berries they love to eat, they are also known to be predatory despite having tiny teeth. They may look mean, but have kind personalities.

When first introduced on January 11, 2000, the pet now called the Buzz was called the Fleye, which looked like a flying eyeball but was changed into reptillian insectoids on July 24, 2000. Despite a later makeover resulting in a rounder and more cuter version, many people still think they look unattractive; they are relatively rare in Neopia, and Buzz are more popular with male players.

In the Neopets TCG, Buzz are associated with the element of darkness.

As of June 2006, the Buzz is ranked about 37th out of 50+ species, with over 1.8 million created.

Famous Buzz include:

Chia

Chias are generally playful and friendly little alien creatures who love to explore. The name Chia may be related to the Chia Pet-like tufts of hair on top of their heads.

The very first Neopet, Thyassa the Chia, was "born" on November 14, 1999 (the day before the site was officially opened). Chias appear to be great favorites with Neopets staff (Donna has stated that the Chia is her favorite because it's so easy to draw) and are available in a wide array of variations (not available to any other pet species) that look like fruits and vegetables. (For example, the Orange Chia looks like an actual orange instead of simply being orange in color.) More recently, Neopets staff have added the Durian and the Carrot Chia. Chias are well known for being the food of Lupes, and perhaps that accounts for the many colours, or rather, flavours, of Chias.

Despite their popularity with the original creators, no recent merchandise based on the Chia has ever been made available. However, when Neopets merchandise was just starting to be released, there were Yellow Chia plushies and Purple Chia plushies. Lack of new merchandise may be due to a legal dispute among Neopets and Joseph Enterprises, Inc over the use of the name "Chia" (the Chia Pet).

They are of roughly average popularity among players. As of June 2006, the Chia is ranked about 28th out of 50+ species. Over 2.5 million have been created.

Famous Chias include:

Chomby

The Chomby is a shy, plant-eating dinosaur who is most happy when munching on leaves and grasses. The weight of a single Chomby moving can cause small earthquakes. They originally appeared on March 22, 2001, and are a limited edition species which are occasionally released during special events.

In the Neopets TCG, Chombies are associated with the element of light.

As of June 2006, they rank 48th out of the 50+ species, with over 340,000 created.

Famous Chombys include:

Cybunny

right The Cybunny is a limited edition species of Neopet, introduced on July 10. They look much like rabbits and often live in Neopia's coldest regions, where they can easily camouflage their white fur against the snow and frolic in the winter air. Young Cybunnies generally love to play games. Like real rabbits, they are also known to be very swift.

Because they are limited edition, Cybunnies are rare in Neopia. A few are made available on the site periodically; players can also use certain items to change their pets into Cybunnies, such as Morphing Potions.

In the Neopets TCG, Cybunnies are associated with the element of earth.

As of June 2006, the Cybunny is ranked about 46th out of 50+ species, with over 450,000 created.

Famous Cybunnies include:

Draik

The Draik, originally a limited edition species, was later changed to a restricted species. They were originally released on June 25 2002. They look like small dragons and are thought to have originated from Meridell. They almost have feline-like personalities and enjoy hunting small creatures, satisfying their curiosity, and wandering far away from home on extended adventures.

Being restricted Neopets, Draiks aren't even released on Draik Day, their special holiday, and can only be produced in one of three ways. The first is by zapping a common pet with the lab ray, though this has yet to be proven true. The second method is by using either a morphing potion or a transmogrification potion (special potions that change your Neopet's species) on one of your existing pets, and the third method is to obtain a Draik Egg and hatching it in the Draik Nest.

In the Neopets TCG, Draiks are associated with the element of Fire.

As of June 2006, the Draik is ranked 53nd out of 50+ species. Just over 10,000 have been created.

Famous Draiks include:

Elephante

The Elephante was first introduced to the site on January 13, 2000. As their name suggests, Elephantes are similar to elephants, the only differences being two small wings (which only allow them to hover for short periods of time) and a rabbit-like fluffy tail. Although cute, they are not completely harmless, being able to shoot objects from their trunks with great accuracy. They are generally kind and generous.

In the Neopets TCG, Elephantes are associated with the element of air.

As of June 2006, the Elephante is ranked 25th out of 50+ species. Over 2.6 million have been created.

Famous Elephantes include:

Eyrie

The Eyrie looks basically like an eagle-headed, winged griffin. Eyries live in tropical regions and like to play, but like the griffins, they can be quite fierce and cunning in battle, especially if their territory is ever threatened. They are also known for generally being adventureous, eager to learn, and noble.

In the Neopets TCG, Eyries are associated with the element of air.

Eyries are among the most popular Neopets. As of June 2006, they were ranked 7th most popular out of 50+ available species. Over 5.9 million have been created.

It should be noted that oddly, the randomly generated heights applied to all Eyries deviate greatly from the average number of Neopets. Judging from a selected statistic, Eyries are on average the largest of all Neopets, but not generally tall. Flotsams (a dolphin-like neopet with a horn on their foreheads) are as large as the average Eyrie's wing.

The pet now called the Eyrie was originally the Cerpull, one of the original pets, which looked more like a dragon than a griffin. It was first changed into the more gentle Tatsu on July 13, 2000, before being completely redesigned to form the current Eyrie on January 26th 2001.

Famous Eyries include:

Flotsam

The Flotsam is one of the original Neopets, apparently related to another aquatic Neopet, the Jetsam. Dolphin-like in appearance, Flotsams love to swim the Neopian oceans, and are quick to sense danger. They can't breathe water, so they enjoy seeing how far they can dive while holding their breath. Flotsams were originally limited edition, but are no longer.

On average, Flotsams are the shortest of all Neopets. The average Flotsam is, judging by a selected statistic, as large as the average Eyrie's wing. This may be due to the fact that the Flotsam was originally a goldfish-like creature that was transformed into a dolphin on June 22, 2000.

In the Neopets TCG, Flotsams are rather obviously associated with the element of water.

Flotsams are of average popularity among players. As of June 2006, the Flotsam is ranked 23rd out of 50+ species. Over 3 million have been created.

Famous Flotsams include:

Gelert

The Gelert is a dog-like species of Neopet whose name comes from a legendary Welsh dog. Gelerts are generally courageous, selfless, faithful, and brave, much like Gelert the greyhound from whom they take their name. They are also known for being easily confused.

The Gelert was originally called the Polypup and released on January 25 2000. It looked more like a dragon than a dog and had shorter, thicker ears and tail. It also wore a collar, where the current Gelert does not. It was changed into the Gelert, a more greyhound-like creature, on July 19 2000.

In the Neopets TCG, Gelerts are associated with the element of fire.

Gelerts are among the most popular Neopets. As of May 2006, they were ranked 6th in popularity out of 50+ available species. Over 7.2 million have been created.

Famous Gelerts include:

Gnorbu

The Gnorbu was the winner of the April Fools Neopet Contest 2005, and was released on January 6 2006. It is based on the blue Llamameeah that was in the contest. The new version has created controversy and dissatisfaction among Neopians who liked the characteristics of the Llamameeah that were removed in the Gnorbu, or the addition of certain elements to the Gnorbu (like the heavy mane) that were not present in the original Llamameeah design.

The Gnorbu resembles a llama. They are great jokers, and very social, but dislike it when people do not pronounce the word "Gnorbu" correctly (pronounced NOR-boo). Its name is probably taken from the gnu, which is pronounced "noo".

As of June 2006, they were ranked 45th out of the 50+ species, with over 500,000 created.

Grarrl

A Grarrl closely resembles a Tyrannosaurus rex. They come from the Neopian world of Tyrannia, although the Grarrl was one of the original Neopets on the site. They are generally among the strongest and fiercest Neopets and can eat just about anything. They enjoy causing destruction and intimidating other Neopets.

In the Neopets TCG, Grarrls are associated with the element of darkness.

Overall, Grarrls are of roughly average popularity; they are especially popular with male Neopets players. As of June 2006, the Grarrl is ranked 19th out of 50+ species. Over 3.9 million have been created. The Grarrl has the distinction, along with the Chia, of being one of the first Neopet species ever created. In an editorial of the Neopian Times it is revealed that it is the first drawn neopet.

Famous Grarrls include:

Grundo

Grundos look like space aliens. They were originally imprisoned by the evil Dr. Sloth, who transformed them into large, intimidating servants/slaves. They are, however, naturally friendly, although not the brightest (when created, the Grundo's intelligence is listed as "dim witted", while all other pets start out as "average"). They enjoy eating, but put on weight easily. They were released on August 24, 2000.

In the early days of the site, they were originally said to have originated from a far away planet called "Doran", however recently this has been retconned and now Grundos are originally from Neopia's solitary moon - Kreludor. Another aspect of Grundos that they once possessed was that they could only speak in backwards English (IE - "olleh" meant "hello").

Grundos, a restricted species, are unique among the various species of Neopets in that they must be adopted from the Virtupets Space Station (instead of created in the usual way). There they are available in seven different colors instead of the four available to other pets. The reason for this unusual situation is that they were originally adopted by players as part of one of Neopets' stories, in order to put a stop to one of Dr. Sloth's evil schemes. They were first put up for adoption on October 24, 2000.

In the Neopets TCG, Grundos are associated with the element of light.

As of June 2006, the Grundo ranked 9th out of 50+ species on the site. Over 5.6 million have been created.

Famous Grundos include:

Hissi

The Hissi is a snake-like Neopet with wings. It was released May 4, 2005. Hissi have acute vision and a keen sense of smell which makes them extremely good at games of hide and seek.

Because they are "limited edition", not very many have been created. As of June 2006, they are the 51st most popular out of the 50+ existing Neopets, with just over 200,000 created.

Kastraliss, the evil purple snake-like monster who flies through Bogshot Village spreading death and decay, is possibly the model for the Hissi, since he appeared as a battledome challenger for the Defenders of Neopia first series. Darigan Hissis are thought to be modelled after Kastraliss due to their resemblance to each other. It should also be noted that the Snowager looks like a wingless Hissi, and ice Hissis bear a striking resemblance to him as well.

A monster in the Deserted Tomb in Gerapiktu looks suspiciously like a ghost Hissi, although Hissis could not be painted ghost at the time this Hissi appeared.

Ixi

The Ixi is basically a goat-like creature. They originally came from the Neopian world of Meridell and were the 46th species introduced on the site. Before the introduction of the Yurble and Ruki in May and July of 2004, the Ixi enjoyed the status of newest species for almost two years. They were originally released on July 11, 2002 as a limited edition species, but are no longer limited edition. In general, they are curious, dainty, and enjoy playing hide and seek.

Their species name may have been derived from Ixion, the father of centaurs in Greek mythology.

In the Neopets TCG, Ixis are associated with the element of Earth.

Ixi are among the most popular species, particularly among female players. As of June 2006, the Ixi ranked 10th out of 50+ species on the site. Over 5.5 million have been created.

Famous Ixis include:

Jetsam

Jetsams are shark-like creatures, possibly related to the similarly aquatic Flotsam. They tend to be unfriendly and are powerful fighters. The Jetsam was one of the original Neopets.

Due to their habitat and food source loss during the destruction of Maraqua, they are limited edition. A few may be made available on the site periodically; players can also use certain items to change their pets into Jetsams.

In the Neopets TCG, Jetsams are associated with the element of water.

As of June 2006, the Jetsam ranked 43rd out of 50+ species on the site. Just over 725,000 have been created. Originally, Jetsam resembled tiny piranha - but was changed into sharks on June 22, 2000.

Famous Jetsams include:

JubJub

right JubJubs look like furry balls of fluff with large feet and round eyes. Most JubJubs have black eyes and orange feet, although this may vary when a JubJub is "painted" to be a different color other than the standard red, yellow, green, or blue. JubJubs can be painted many of the same colors as other Neopets, and more exotic, JubJub-specific colors are possible. These include Coconut in which the JubJub looks like a coconut, and Garlic which causes it to resemble a bud of garlic.

JubJubs are generally shy creatures. When threatened, they can curl into a ball and roll with astonishing speed. They can also make a deafening screech to drive off attackers. There has been some question as to whether JubJubs are related to the toy known as the Fuzzle, as the Fuzzles are similar to JubJubs in appearance. However, an entry in the Neopets help files denounces the rumor that Fuzzles are baby JubJubs, and explains that they are just toys.

The JubJub was originally called the JibJib and had a slightly different appearance. The JibJib was one of the site's original pets. (The name was changed, for reasons unexplained, on August 23, 2000.) The JubJub attained its current name from the beast called the JubJub Bird in the Lewis Carroll poem, Jabberwocky; however, the Neopian JubJub does not resemble a bird in the least.

The Jubjub's appearance was updated on June 6, 2006.

In the Neopets TCG, JubJubs are associated with the element of air.

As of June 2006, the JubJub ranked 11th out of 50+ species on the site. Over 5.5 million have been created.

Famous JubJubs include:

Kacheek

The Kacheek looks like a cross between a teddy bear and a mouse or gerbil. Kacheeks are generally pleasant and are described on the Neopets site as fun-loving, calm, peaceful, and modest. They inhabit lush meadows, although they enjoy climbing things, and avoid violence whenever possible. They also love to gather flowers.

The Kacheek was first known as the Badeek, one of the original pets on the site. It wore dark glasses and a less cheerful expression, possibly as a "bad seed" parody of Pikachu.

In the Neopets TCG, Kacheeks are associated with the element of light.

As of June 2006, over 10.4 million Kacheeks had been created, placing it at 3rd most popular Neopet. Consequently, Kacheeks have been used heavily in Neopets marketing, and much "real world" Kacheek merchandise exists.

Famous Kacheeks include

Games featuring Kacheeks include Kacheek Seek in which a user can play hide-and-seek with his or her pet, and Kacheekers (the Neopian version of checkers).

Kau

The Kau, unsurprisingly, looks like a cow (the name is also pronounced the same way). Kaus generally move in herds and enjoy singing (although they can only "moo"). They are shy, but have no problem using their horns if threatened.

Originally, the pet now known as the Kau was named Macy Gray and was designed to look like the singer carrying a ray gun. It was one of the original pets on the site. Whether for copyright reasons or because the Macy Gray was not intended to be more than a passing joke, it was changed to the Kau fairly quickly on July 26, 2000.

In the Neopets TCG, Kaus are associated with the element of Earth.

As of June 2006, the Kau ranked 21st out of 50+ species on the site. Over 3.8 million have been created.

Famous Kaus include:

Kiko

Kikos are amphibious Neopets who resemble small floating spheres with wide eyes and flipper-like, clawed hands. All Kikos wear bandages on their heads and have a single curl of hair. As babies, they cannot leave the water for long periods of time, and they like to remain near it as adults. They can breathe equally well in water and air. Although their flipper-like hands appear weak, they can be used to propel the Kiko at high speeds while in water.

The Kiko was one of the original pets on the site.

Despite not being hugely popular among players, Kikos are one of the few Neopets species to receive their own "Mini-World" in Neopia. [Kiko Lake] is home to 9,400 Neopets, 92% of whom are Kikos. (The other inhabitants are 3% Jetsam and 5% "other.") Kikos have also been given some exotic colors given to few other pets. They are the only pet besides the JubJub who can become the colors "Clay" or "Garlic," the only one besides the Chia who can become "Chokato" (a Neopian fruit that is a combination of chocolate and a tomato), and one of a handful of pets who can be painted "Sponge."

Kikos have been much less heavily merchandised in the "real world" than other pets, although they were featured as a plushie in a Neopets McDonald's promotion.

As of June 2006, Kikos hold the position of 42nd most popular out of the 50+ species, with just over 1 million in existence. The Kiko's status as limited edition pet (meaning they cannot be created by players except on their species day) may account for their low numbers. However, Kiko were changed to a limited edition pet relatively late in the site's history, around the time Kiko Lake was introduced. Some users were surprised that the change was made to artificially make the Kiko a more desirable Neopet. Players who cannot create a Kiko on the species day can also change their pets into Kikos via the Secret Laboratory Ray, magical plushies, or morphing/transmogrification potions.

Famous Kikos include:

Koi

Friendly, outgoing, inventive fish, Koi (the name is both singular and plural) were the natives of the underwater city of Maraqua prior to its destruction. Their many inventions include the Utility Fish, described as 'a Petpet and a household helper rolled into one'. They were released on October 6, 2000.

Koi were originally similar to humanoid goldfish, but were later changed to a fish that shares traits with siamese fighting fish and real-life koi.

Originally freely available when it was added, the destruction of Old Maraqua reduced their numbers and made them limited edition, meaning that Koi are rare in Neopia - even now that Maraqua has been rebuilt. A few are made available on the site periodically and players can also use certain items to change their pets into Koi.

In the Neopets TCG, Koi are associated with the element of water.

As of June 2006, Koi were the 49th most popular Neopet out of the 50+ species, with just over 325,000 created.

Famous Koi include:

Korbat

Korbats look like white free-tail bats with colored wings and ears, although certain special versions come in other colors. With small, pointed teeth, they look vaguely vampiric but are generally friendly. They are nocturnal and are usually inquisitive and mischievous. They have an impressive sense of smell and are happiest during a full moon. The Korbat was one of the original pets on the site.

In the Neopets TCG, Korbats are associated with the element of darkness.

Korbats are of average popularity on the site. As of June 2006 the Korbat is the 29th most popular Neopet out the 50+ species, with over 2.4 million created. They are particularly popular with male players.

Famous Korbats include:

Kougra

The Kougra looks like a small tiger, though its name comes from that of another large cat, the cougar. Kougras come from the Neopian World of Mystery Island, where they enjoy eating fruit, despite their carnivorous appearance. The stripes on their bodies serve to camouflage them in the wilderness, and they enjoy pouncing on moving objects - although they're never quite sure what to do with their prey once it's been caught.

Kougras were released on August 10, 2000, after winning a contest for the pet from the newly discovered Mystery Island the day before. They were redesigned in the summer of 2004, but many players were unhappy with the Kougra's "makeover." In August 2004, they were given the opportunity to vote on a second redesign of the species.

There are several "real life" Kougra items, mostly plushies.

In the Neopets TCG, Kougras are associated with the element of fire.

As of June 2006, Kougras are rated the 2nd most popular species out of 50+ with over 10.6 million created.

Famous Kougras include:

Krawk

Resembling large caiman or crocodiles in appearance, most Krawks come from Krawk Island. Krawks are generally loyal but mischievous, and boast many sharp teeth, an acute sense of smell, and excellent vision. Krawks evolved from rare Tyrannian Petpets that were driven out of Tyrannia and onto an island in the sea. Krawks hate being reminded of their origins.

Petpet Krawks are transformed into Neopets using the fungus from the Krawk Island "Fungus Cave". In game terms, this means that they are "restricted" species and cannot be created by players in the usual way. As a result, they are the rarest species of Neopet but remain highly sought-after. Their transformation from Petpets was first introduced on January 10, 2002.

In the Neopets TCG, Krawks are associated with the element of darkness.

As of June 2006, roughly 2,200 have been created, making them the least populated Neopet and the winner of the "Wooden Spoon Award." Their status as least popular can be accounted for because they are "restricted".

Famous Krawks include:

Kyrii

Kyrii (the word serves as both singular and plural, though sometimes the Island Mystic says "Kyriies") are weasels (which bear a strong resemblance to ferrets) but get along well with other species. Their origin is uncertain; they are said to have appeared in Neopia without any notice one day, where they immediately started to make friends. They love to explore, but get very uspet if their hair gets dirty. Kyrii are known to be a very vain species. They resemble a squirrel, but with a head shape similar to a Bull Terrier's.

At first, the pet now called the Kyrii was known as the Fuzio (one of the original pets on the site), but it was changed because of copyright issues. The Fuzio had a very different look from the Kyrii; it was basically a ball of fluff (similar to the JubJub), with floating, detached gloves and sneakers. Fuzios were social and fun-loving, and they enjoyed skateboarding according to Neopets' profile of the species. The Fuzio's new look was chosen by a poll of Neopets users, who had five new species of pets from which to choose the Fuzio's replacement. The Kyrii won the majority of the vote, and on February 9, 2001, the Fuzio was renamed and all images of it were replaced (see [Neopets news from February 1-14, 2001]). The only remotely famous Fuzio in Neopia was David Fuzio, founder of [the company Yippee! on the Neopets StockMarket] along with Jubjub Yang. (Yippee! is a parody of Yahoo! and its founders David Filo and Jerry Yang.)

In the Neopets TCG, Kyrii are associated with the element of fire.

As of June 2006, over 2 million Kyrii have been created, making them the 34th most popular Neopet out of the 50+ species.

Famous Kyrii include:

Lenny

The Lenny is a bird-like Neopet, possibly based on a stork. There are also versions available that look like different bird species, such as peacocks, flamingos, and macaws. They are generally curious, clever, and intelligent. They can fly, but only for short distances. The Lenny was one of the original pets on the site.

Lennies are among the rarer species, even though they are not limited edition. However, some Lenny owners tend to be particularly proud of their unusual pets. Many people like making jokes about this "nerdy" Neopet.

In the Neopets TCG, Lennies are associated with the element of air.

As of June 2006, the Lenny is the 40th most common Neopet with over 1.1 million in existence.

Famous Lennies in Neopia include:

Lupe

The Lupe doesn't look like a wolf like many believe, but more like a regular canine, though its name probably comes from the Latin word lupus ("wolf"). Despite this, the name "lupe" is pronounced loop. Lupes make particularly loyal pets. They are known for their love of eating Chias. They are instinctually good at hunting and protecting friends. Some Neopet users believe Lupes and Gelerts are related. They were originally introduced on January 13, 2000.

In the Neopets TCG, Lupes are associated with the element of Earth.

Lupes are among the most popular species. As of June 2006, they were the 4th most popular pet with over 9.1 million created. They are popular among the Neopets staff, as many plots featured on the site have involved a Lupe as either a main character, villain, or supporting character. As a result, there are many famous Lupes.

Famous Lupes include:

Lutari

The Lutari was released on April 18, 2006, more than a year since the first Lutari, Mr. Chipper, was introduced after the end of the Hannah and the Ice Caves plot. The name Lutari is similar to the Latin genus name Lutra for otters, which it somewhat resembles. Lutari Island appeared on the Neopets world map on June 28, 2006, but is only open to American users by mobile phones for the moment. It is situated on the other side of Neopia. There has also been pictures of a Lutari Island paintbrush, but no confirmed pet images. The pets were made available for a short time on Lutari Day and after the release of the island. The Lab Ray is the only other confirmed way to get a Lutari. If Lutaris are placed in the pound, they will disappear, so far the only species that does so. [link]. There have also been Editorial questions concerning the pounding of Lutaris [link]

Lutaris are also "limited edition", meaning that they cannot be created on any other day than their species day or on a day announced by the Neopets team. Other limited edition pets are Cybunnys, Hissis, Jetsams, Poogles, and Tonus. Because of this status, the Lutari is the 52nd most popular Neopet of the 50+ species (with a little more than 15,000 of them created) as of June 2006.

Famous Lutaris include:

Meerca

The Meerca is probably based on a meerkat, or maybe a mouse, with a particularly large tail. They are one of the fastest species, and are known for their love of neggs. They are also to blame for all the stolen fuzzles. They are known to be mischievous, with a love for playing pranks and general silliness. They were first released on February 7, 2001. 
In the Neopets TCG, Meercas are associated with the element of air.   

As of June 2006, over 3.5 million Meercas have been created. This makes them the 22nd most popular Neopet.  

Famous Meercas include:


Moehog

The Moehog looks something like a warthog. Moehogs originally came from the mountainous parts of Neopia, where they carried objects for lazy Skeiths. After a while, however, they began to set up their own communities elsewhere, but they remain eager to help. Young Moehogs generally enjoy snorting up dust clouds and making noise. They were introduced on July 5, 2000 and later redesigned to a far more modern look.


In the Neopets TCG, Moehogs are associated with the element of Darkness.


As of June 2006, the Moehog is the 39th most popular Neopet with over 1.2 million Moehogs existing.


Famous Moehogs include:



Mynci

The Mynci, a monkey-like Neopet, is a fun-loving creature with great agility and balance. The pet now known as the Mynci was originally the Mellish, one of the original pets. It was based after a friend of Adams, it was reworked into the Mynci due to lack of popularity (which was probably due to the fact that it looked like a cartoon person and not a pet) on June 29, 2000.


Mynci is the Welsh word for the metal hames in a harness, though it's likely Neopets confused it with the similar Welsh word "mwnci", meaning monkey. Both are homophones of the English word "monkey" when used in Welsh but according to the Neopets pronuncation guide the pronunciation of the Neopet is "mwn-sea".


In the Neopets TCG, Myncis are associated with the element of Earth.


Myncis are popular among players; as of June 2006, they are ranked 13th out of 50+ available species with over 5.1 million created.


Famous Myncis include:



Nimmo

Nimmos are spiritual and very intelligent; they value peace and friendship. Nimmos looks similar to frogs with long, thin limbs. The Nimmo was one of the original pets on the site.


In the Neopets TCG, Nimmos are associated with the element of water.


Nimmos are of roughly average popularity among players, being the 26th most common Neopet, with over 2.6 million in existence as of June 2006.


Famous Nimmos include:



Ogrin

The Ogrin resembles a giraffe with stripes instead of spots and paws instead of hooves. Ogrins are shy and quiet in social groups, however the Ogrin is a very intelligent species and enjoys studying nature. This Neopet was released on December 27, 2005. The Ogrin was an unexpected addition into Neopia and received large amounts of criticism from users.  Some people believed that the Ogrin was the April Fool's pet, however this was cleared up when the Gnorbu was released.


As of June 2006 the Ogrin is the 44th most common of the 50+ species with over 650,000 in existence.


Famous Ogrins include:



Peophin

The Peophin is half horse, half fish, much like the hippocampus of Greek mythology. They are shy, rare, magical creatures that don't mix with other species often. Peophins were originally released on February 10, 2000.  It is possible that some of them resided in Maraqua, as at least one Peophin was shown in the plot comic defending the city during the final battle.


In the Neopets TCG, Peophins are associated with the element of water.


As of June 2006, the Peophin ranked 24th out of 50+ species on the site. Over 2.9 million have been created.


Famous Peophins include:



Poogle

The Poogle is a rather pudgy four-legged species that may be very loosely based on the Poodle, and as the "About" image on the "Create A Pet" page says, it is a rumor that poogles are somehow related to Kacheeks. They originally came from the northern Terror Mountain region. Although they are considered cute in appearance, they have very sharp teeth. They were introduced July 14, 2000.


Poogles are a 'limited edition' neopet, which means that there are only a few in the world of neopia.


In the Neopets TCG, Poogles are associated with the element of water.


Because they are limited edition, Poogles are rare in Neopia. A few are made available on the site periodically; players can also use certain items to change their already existing pets into Poogles. Poogles are highly sought after by some users. Because they're limited edition, they are the 47th most common as of June 2006, with just over 400,000 created.


Famous Poogles include



Pteri

The Pteri is a prehistoric, long-tailed bird most often found in the trees of Tyrannia. Pteris are generally very playful and enjoy playing tricks on passers-by. They were introduced May 16, 2001.


In the Neopets TCG, Pteris are associated with the element of air.


As of June 2006, the Pteri is ranked 30th out of 50+ species on the site. Over 2.3 million have been created.


Famous pteris include:



Quiggle

Quiggles look like toads with large feet and tiny front legs. (The other frog-like species, the Nimmo, is quite distinct with its long arms and legs). They are fun-loving creatures that are usually seen wearing enormous grins. They love water and particularly enjoy fresh vegetables. The pet now known as the Quiggle was originally called the Frogstomp and released on April 19, 2000. On July 25, 2000, they were reworked into the Quiggle.


In the Neopets TCG, Quiggles are associated with the element of water.


Quiggles are roughly average in popularity, ranked 27th out of the 50+ species as of June 2006. There are over 2.5 million in existence.


Famous Quiggles include:



Ruki

The Ruki is the second insect-like Neopet, but is more clearly an insect than the Buzz; according to staff it was intended to resemble a praying mantis. Rukis originally came from the Lost Desert region.  They are protected from the environment by a layer of armored exoskeleton and possess great stamina that allows them to travel great distances.


The Ruki is the 48th Neopets species, released on July 29, 2004.


In the Neopets TCG, Rukis are associated with the element of Light.


Rukis are the 41st most common Neopet with over 1.1 million created as of June 2006.



Scorchio

Scorchios look like dragons and stand on their hind legs. They prefer hot climates and they can breathe fire.  The Scorchio was one of the original pets on the site, but its early design was similar to that of the Korbat.  Its first design approximating the current one was introduced on July 13, 2000.


In the Neopets TCG, Scorchios are associated with the element of fire.


Scorchios are the 15th most common Neopet out of the 50+ species. As of June 2006, over 4.7 million have been created. They are particularly popular with male players.


Famous Scorchios include:



Shoyru

Shoyrus look like small winged dragons which stand upright on their two hind legs, shaped like hooves. On the backs of their heads, they have a fin-shaped spike, which probably has to do with streamlining their already agile body. They are generally friendly and love to fly-if trained, they can shoot up like rockets. They were first released on April 20, 2000 and were originally created by a user in a "Create-a-pet" competition run on the site. They were partly based on the Pokemon Mew (Myuu). [link]  Unfortunately, since the Shoyru's head is drawn in profile, this has led some users to believe that Shoyrus only have one eye; however, a recent Neopets editorial confirmed that Shoyrus do have two eyes.


The Shoyru's name may have come from the "Sho-ryu-ken", a powerful attack from the video game Street Fighter 2.


In the Neopets TCG, Shoyru are associated with the element of air.


As of June 2006, the Shoyru is the most popular Neopet out of the 50+ species with over 11.9 million created.


Famous Shoyrus include:



Skeith

The Skeith is a large, dragon-like creature with small wings and a spiked tail. Skeiths are generally strong, lazy and unpleasant, although individual members of the species may behave quite differently. They will eat practically anything, so owners learn to keep them well fed.  Otherwise, their Skeith may randomly eat items from their inventory. However, this trait also means that Skeiths are easy to feed as they can be fed any item on the site (including non-food items). The Skeith was one of the original pets on the site.


In the Neopets TCG, Skeiths are associated with the element of darkness.


As of June 2006, the Skeith ranked 31st in popularity among the 50+ species, with over 2.2 million created.


Famous Skeiths include:



Techo

The Techo looks like a large gecko. Techos are almost always happy, and they love to make other people laugh. They are very agile and are often good at acrobatics.  They seem to live mostly on Mystery Island, and there is a volcano that has the face of a Techo carved into its side.


The Techo was introduced on June 7, 2000.


In the Neopets TCG, Techo are associated with the element of light.


Techos are especially popular with male players.  As of June 2006 they are the 3nd most common Neopet.  Over 2.2 million exist on the site.


Famous Techos include:



Tonu

The Tonu resembles a rhinoceros with a mane. They originated in the Neopian world of Tyrannia, where they hatch from giant eggs. They were released on February 21, 2002.


Tonus are limited edition pets. A small number are made available on the site every day at a random time, though it is sometimes thought to be 7PM by the standard Neopet clock; this is the only limited edition pet that is available so often.  Players can also use certain items to turn their pets into Tonu.


In the Neopets TCG, Tonus are associated with the element of fire.


The place of 50th most common Neopet is held by the Tonu, with over 240,000 created as of June 2006.


Famous Tonus include:



Tuskaninny

Tuskaninnies look like walruses. Despite their names, they usually have no tusks (the Tyrannian Tuskaninny and the Mutant Tuskaninny are exceptions). The reason for this misnomer is because they were named by a Neopets user in a competition and not by the Neopets team itself. They are often found in the water or lounging in the sun and are generally friendly, although they can become fierce fighters.


The Tuskaninny was one of the original pets on the site.


In the Neopets TCG, Tuskaninnies are associated with the element of water.


Holding the place of 38th most popular, Tuskaninnies are among the more uncommon pets, although they are not limited edition. There are over 1.4 million created as of June 2006.


Famous Tuskaninnies in Neopia Include:



Uni

Unis look like winged unicorns. With their long manes and tails, they are generally somewhat vain and self-centered.  They were one of the original pets on the site.


In the Neopets TCG, Unis are associated with the element of light.


Unis are among the most popular Neopets, particularly with female players. As of June 2006, they are the 5th most popular out of 50+ available species.  There are over 8.4 million in existence.


Famous Unis include:



Usul

The Usul, one of the original pets on the site, resembles a cross between a rabbit and a large squirrel with a colored ruff and a bow in its tail. The species name possibly comes from a combination of "usagi" (the Japanese word for rabbit) and "squirrel."  Also, in Ottoman and Turkish music theory, an usul is a rhythmic pattern that forms the framework of a composition. Usuls prefer to live in trees; they love visitors and are very friendly and brave.


Usuls have their own series of dolls, the Barbie-like Usukis. (There is also a Quiggle-inspired Quiguki, which was an April Fool's joke that became popular in its own right.) Every year on August 20, the site holds an imaginary event called UsukiCon, which may be a reference to UshiCon. When UsukiCon is held there are often several new releases of Usuki doll sets and Usuki-themed items on the site.


Usuls can be "painted" a wide variety of colors, including the color of "Usuki", a color that only the Quiggle and Usuls are available in.  When painted Usuki, female Usuls resemble the "Magic Hair Usuki" doll, and males look like one of the male Usuki dolls.  (Incidentally, Usuls - and other pets - painted "Royal" also have separate looks for males and females.)


In the Neopets TCG, Usuls are associated with the element of Earth.


Usuls are extremely popular with female players. As of June 2006 they are the 14th most popular pet out the of 50+ species, with over 5.1 million created. They have also been heavily merchandised.


Famous Usuls include:



Wocky

Wockies are cat-like pets, with small manes of fur.  Wockies are generally brave, adventurous, and daring. They love to explore and search for hidden treasures.  The Wocky was one of the original pets on the site.


In the Neopets TCG, Wockies are associated with the element of fire.


They hold the place of 16th most common pet out of the 50+ species on the site, with over 4.6 million in existence as of June 2006.  


Famous Wockies include:



Xweetok

The Xweetok (pronounced like "Zwee-Tock"http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=218) is a squirrel-like or chipmunk-like pet that was released on November 30, 2005, although some argue to it being skunk-like. In the fictional world of Neopia, Xweetoks get along  with Usuls but avoid Kougras. They are forest-dwelling creatures with lightning-like agility that make their homes in trees, but if there's no room in a tree, they make their homes in burrows. Xweetoks are supposed to have very soft fur. They supposedly take good care of their petpets; a pet your own Neopet can have.


They have proven to be popular since their release. As of June 2006 they rank 18th in popularity out of the 50+ species, with over 4 million in existence.



Yurble

The Yurble looks somewhat like an extremely furry lion, with long, curled ears that resemble a ram's horns. They stand on their back legs and have long, black toenails.  Yurbles are generally curious and love to eat. They were first released on May 28, 2004.


As of June 2006 the Yurble ranks 35th most popular out of the 50+ species, with over 2 million in existence.


Famous Yurbles include:



Zafara

The Zafara is an adventurous little Neopian that likes to read. Not very many have been featured in the Neopets plots except in crowd scenes. It resembles a cross between a reptile and a kangaroo.  The Zafara was created by a Neopets user and not by a staff member. There is a site dedicated to Zafaras at [zafaras.com]


As of June 2006 it is ranked 17th out of the 50+ species on the site, with over 4.3 million created.


Famous Zafaras around the site are:





 





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