spines-or-quills-on-back
morphological
Creatures bearing this motif (3)
Cactus Cat · salience 0.95
“its most striking feature is the coat of sharp spines that cover its body, resembling the needles of a prickly pear cactus”
Chupacabra
“This enigmatic creature is said to be about the size of a small bear, with a reptilian appearance characterized by leathery or scaly greenish-gray skin, sharp spines or quills running down its back, and powerful hind legs for leaping.”
Peluda
“This dragon-like beast is covered in a dense coat of poisonous quills, each capable of delivering a lethal dose of venom.”