Species

The BIONICLE universe is populated by a multitude of species.

Overview

Almost all of the species that live in the Matoran Universe are biomechanical - as a baseline, each individual is approximately 85 percent mechanical and 15 percent organic. Accordingly, the time scale that the Matoran Universe operates on is very different from our own - lifespans are significantly longer, and years, decades, or even centuries are considered to be somewhat short periods of time compared to the scale of their recorded history. The species of the Matoran Universe do not reproduce conventionally, but rather are built using incredibly complex machinery that is said to operate only at the will of Mata Nui and is as old as the bones of the world itself. The general term for most intelligent species as a whole is Oropi (translated, “word-beings”), while wildlife are called Rahi (translated, “not us”). Many species have powers or abilities, and a few are even innately connected to one of the sixteen elements of the Matoran Universe.

In the Doronai Nui

See Species/Doronai Nui

List of Species

Oropi Species

Chosen of the Great Spirit

• Matoran - The most common species in the known universe; small in stature, but hardy and industrious. Matoran divide themselves into tribes based on their Elemental alignment.
• Toa - Elementally-empowered guardians and protectors who are sworn to serve the Great Spirit; transformed from destined Matoran.
• Turaga - Wise elders who have seen and done much in their travels; transformed from Toa who have completed their destinies.
• Makuta - Created by Mata Nui to be the caretakers of the universe, now fallen into Shadow due to their jealousy and arrogance.

Makers and Breakers

• Skakdi - Once technologically-advanced, now bitter, aggressive, and warlike due to mutations inflicted upon their species by a rogue Makuta.
• Vortixx - Tall, sly weaponsmiths who are always looking to turn a profit.
• Dahkini - Clan leaders and boatmakers known for their pride and arrogance; the upper class of Stelt.
• Kumopak - Strong and loyal (but frequently considered somewhat dim-witted), often working for the Dahkini; the middle class of Stelt.
• Lhomanu - Remarkably large, fast, and durable, but most have been enslaved by the Dahkini; the lower class of Stelt.

Prime Species

• Augafi - Highly-adaptable and versatile, with a great cultural emphasis on material wealth; the species of the Barraki warlord Mantax.
• Ihidauri - Lithe and graceful, taking great pride in physical appearances; the species of the Barraki warlord Pridak.
• Layamat - Proud and spiritual, capable of wielding strange powers after undergoing an intensive process of training and introspection; the species of the Barraki warlord Kalmah.
• Manidi - Spindly and reclusive, able to deliver hypnotic suggestions just by making eye contact; the species of the Barraki warlord Takadox.
• Paxorak - Boisterous and sturdy, afforded significant protection by their natural carapaces; the species of the Barraki warlord Carapar.
• Ursare - Quiet and somewhat alien, gifted with long protosteel claws but confined to the seas without specialized breathing equipment; the species of the Barraki warlord Ehlek.

Titans

• Akiamu
• Barramoi - Warrior-scholars who often dedicate their lives and exceptional strength to the mastery of various subjects and fields.
• Ninpahk
• Vhisotai
• Vokaru

Other Oropi

• Atureas - An avian species capable of growing in strength, stature, and power by absorbing the psionic energy of others.
• Bomohku
• Darkness' Species - A subterranean species with elastic bodies.
• Ekedax - Large, four-armed amphibians who tend to rely more on their instincts than their intellect.
• Frostelus
• Gawalai - The most common aquatic Oropi; often organized into small "bands" led by single individuals.
• Johmak's Species - A subterranean species that is able to shatter into a cloud of crystals.
• Khafemu
• Kofaturi
• Kolhaki
• Leraku
• Onekiri
• Shadow Stealer's Species - A species from before the time of the Great Spirit.
• Vanaki
• Zyglak - Shunned by most societies for their brutal nature; unintended byproducts of a process used by the Great Beings.

Red Star & City of Silver

• Kestora
• City Builders

Intelligent Rahi (Koforopi)

Some more intelligent Rahi are sometimes classified on equal terms with Oropi. These often possess culture and languages of their own.

• Aijuka
• Artakha Bulls
• Krahka
• Kratana
• Visorak
  • Venom Flyers

Spherus Magna Species

• Agori
• The Glatorian Species
• Bone Hunters
• Skrall

Alien Species

• Annona's Species

Constructs

• Baterra
• Bohrok
  • Krana
  • Bohrok Va
  • Fohrok
• Exo-Toa
• Fire Drones
• Maxilos
• Nektann Drones
  • Ankama Drones
• Rahkshi
  • Kraata
• Vahki
  • Kralhi

Beings That Do Not Belong to a Species

Mutoropi

Mutoropi are artificial beings (that are not classified as Rahi), created within the Matoran Universe.

• Devastator
• Ravager

Unique Beings

• Tren Krom
• Artakha
• Karzahni
• Umbra
• The Bahrag
• Marendar