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Predator
DetourCreature
Naming
Binomen N/A
Morphology
Body type Humanoid
Intelligence
Sentience Sentient
Sapience Semi-Sapient (presumed)
Aggressivity Extreme
Ecology
Place of origin Florida
Habitat Apalachicola National Forest
Diet Carnivorous (presumed)
Locomotion Facultative biped
Status DD
Behind the Scenes
Universe The X-Files
Created by Frank Spotnitz

This is an unnamed species of camouflaged humanoid predators which inhabit the Apalachicola National Forest, in Florida. They can rapidly alter the coloration and texture of their skin in order to perfectly blend in with their surroundings, becoming effectively invisible.

Biology[]

These creatures are human-like in terms of morphology, although their footprints can be distinguished from those of ordinary humans by their weight distribution, which is concentrated on the ball of the foot. They have bright red eyes and near-perfect camouflaging abilities. Even infrared sensors are not guaranteed to locate them, as they seem to be capable of regulating their body temperature as well.

The camouflaged creatures are predators and hunt in packs, displaying intelligent but animalistic behaviour that suggests that they're most likely semi-sapient. Unlike most predators, which prefer to attack the most vulnerable individual of a group, the creatures' hunting tactics are based on using elaborate deception to separate the group and take down the leader, leaving the others vulnerable. They regard anyone who enters their woods as a threat, and will follow and attack those individuals even long after they've left the creatures' territory.

Agent Mulder has speculated that these creatures could be descended from members of Ponce de Leon's expedition who searched for the Fountain of Youth in the 16th century. He suggested that after 400 years they could have become perfectly adapted to their environment. Previously, he had also speculated upon a connection between these creatures and the Mothman: another "primitive-looking" humanoid with luminous red eyes.

Appearances[]

  • The X-Files, s05e04, "Detour" (1997)
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