Hexapede

A hexapede is a land herbivore that resides in various biomes of Pandora, including rainforests, savanna, subarctic tundra, and mountainous regions.

Hexapedes are some of the most beautiful and fragile creatures of Pandora. Although a prime target for any land or aerial predator, the rapid pace of their breeding keeps them from extinction. The hexapede is a food source for the Na'vi, and is one of the prime targets for Na'vi hunters. The hexapede resembles a six-legged deer or gazelle. They are dark blue herbivores with white and yellow stripes.

Their small, sloped skulls are topped by retractable, light-colored fan structures. Hexapedes have a fan-like membrane that us used to make them look more intimidating to predators. The fan is structured by twin horns that cover a thin, patterned membrane. The horns can pivot and pull the membrane for a large threat display. It is believed that this membrane may also act to amplify the sound of nearby predators. In addition, the hexapede also has feathery scent organs on both sides of its head. These organs sample the air as an early warning system to alert the animal to the presence of a predator.