Pantolomin Halfback
named for the way that half its back breaks the surface of the water when it swims, this creature is native to the planet Pantolomin. It can either swim with its long, fin-like farms, or it can move through the water on its side. When swimming this way, the halfback retracts its front fins and uses its tail for propulsion. These creatures were sometimes referred to as "living canvasses" because of the way in which they altered their skin coloration to suit their mood and posture. The halfback was once believed to be a source of food to the Barabel race, but any attempts by the Barabels to raise halfbacks failed miserably.