Durku Teya

<-- Back to Sophonts The Durku Teya of Yelfrach are widely regarded as the main operators of the black market and illicit trading network that thrives at the edge of the galaxy. Not all are such outlaws, but a significant portion of the major crime families are of the Durku species, which has gained the race a spotty reputation in the more civilized regions of space.

Biology
Relatively recently evolved from marine ancestors, the Durku Teya are somewhat unique among modern sophont species in that they are exclusive brachiopeds: they use their forelimbs alone for locomotion. Their singular hind limb is bifurcated at the elbow joint and each forearm ends in a trio of long, dexterous fingers.

Durku stamina is also well-known and regarded as one of their best traits. Durkus have large nostrils just behind their eyes which absorb oxygen directly into the capillary network around the brain, as well as another set of nostrils on either side of the neck which provide a short path to their powerful lungs, allowing them to function under high physical and mental duress for long periods of time without getting fatigued. They use their feathery 'ears' to to sense a wide range of sound frequency and intensity. This, coupled with the rapid oxygen intake of the brain and infrared sensor pits at the front of their snouts allow them to be in a constant state of alertness.