Werewolf | |||
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General information | |||
Universe | European mythology Various universes | ||
Aliases | Wolfman Lycanthrope Lycan Wifwolf (female, seldom used) | ||
Classification | Homo sapiens lycanthropus (StScallop, 2022) | ||
Species type | Therianthrope | ||
Environment | Europe (originally) Worldwide (currently) | ||
Intelligence | Varies, but generally sapient | ||
Biochemistry | Carbon-based lifeform | ||
Biological information | |||
Locomotion | Quadrupedal, bipedal | ||
Feeding behavior | Carnivorous or omnivorous | ||
Distinctive features | Ability to shapeshift into a wolf (either at will, or full moon enduced) Wolf-like features (varying levels) Weakness to silver | ||
Lineage information | |||
Ancestor(s) | Human | ||
Cultural information | |||
Sociocultral characteristics | |||
Members | Wolfman Wayne Wolf (Hotel Translyvania) Winnie Wolf (Hotel Translyvania) Clawdeen Wolf (Monster High) Clawd Wolf (Monster High) Howleen Wolf (Monster High) Clawdia Wolf (Monster High) | ||
Scientific taxonomy | |||
Domain | Eukaryota | ||
Kingdom | Animalia | ||
Phylum | Chordata | ||
Class | Mammalia | ||
Order | Primates | ||
Suborder | Halporhini | ||
Infraorder | Simiiformes | ||
Family | Hominidae | ||
Subfamily | Homininae | ||
Tribe | Hominini | ||
Genus | Homo | ||
Species | H. sapiens | ||
Subspecies | H. s. lycanthropus | ||
Other information | |||
Status | Extinct Extinct In The Wilde Critically Endangered Endangered Vulnerable Near Threatened Least Concern |
A werewolf or lycanthrope (Homo sapiens lycanthropus (Scientific Name) Canus lupus sapiens (Colloquial name) is a human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf (or a therianthropic hybrid lupine creature), either because of being under a curse or through affliction. Lycanthropic transformation usually occurs at night under a full moon, though some werewolves are able to transform at will.