All species in the Avapedia in Creatures of Ava

Can you call yourself a true explorer?

Camera pointed at the shepard herding Ura in Creatures of Ava
Screenshot by Dot Esports

While it’s compulsory to complete each region’s Rescue Quest to progress in Creatures of Ava, that doesn’t mean you should ship off every creature you find in any old Rescue Bot. Every species has a purpose and a willingness to help—it’s up to you to make use of them.

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Here are all species you can tame in Creatures of Ava, including their abilities, the difficulty to tame them, and the threat to Ava when infected with Withering.

All creatures and their abilities in Creatures of Ava

The Têhra'ba approaching the camera in the Parent Tree Ruins boss fight
What is the Têhra’ba? Screenshot by Dot Esports

You should always keep creatures around as they’re guaranteed to be handy throughout your expedition. Each species has a helpful ability that can clear barricades or create brand new paths. Using what they have to offer can point Vic in the right direction to unlock permanent upgrades (like extra inventory storage).

Rescue Bots specify what animals you need to transport based on who’s nearby. Rescue Bot creatures are restricted to their zone. This means you won’t be able to use a species ability to unblock a passage or open a door if you shipped off all creatures in that area. Creatures do not respawn after teleporting.

So long as you’re exploring every inch of the region you’re in, you will inevitably run into all species in Creatures of Ava. Most species are wild, others Withered, but all can be saved via the scattered Rescue Bots. To tame, some creatures have tougher melodies to remember than others. The Tamura Grasslands has the easiest creatures to tame, but that’s unsurprising as it’s the first and only region you can continuously revisit in Creatures of Ava.

If you want to complete all Research Tasks and in turn, hit 100 percent on the Avapedia, then let’s dive into all 21 species and their abilities in Creatures of Ava.

All Tamura Grasslands creatures

Kraj

A Kraj thanking Vic for rescuing him from a trap in Creatures of Ava
The first furry creature we meet. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
BiteBreaks rope to lower bridges.EasyLow
ClimberClimb narrow pathways.EasyLow

Ohol

Two Ohol sitting on a wide branch with rocky formation in background
Most suspicious looking birds ever. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
BiteBreaks rope to lower bridges.EasyLow

Ura

Two Uras lying down with one curled in a ball as they sleep in Creatures of Ava
If only we could put a saddle on them. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
ChargeBreaks fungal barriers.EasyLow

Huhu

Two Huhu looking into the camera while standing next to a Kraj in Creatures of Ava
A strange but cute animal. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
ArmoredShield deflects weak attacks.EasyLow
SingOpens pinata plants.EasyLow

Tama

Vic petting a Tama as it lifts its body out of the dirt in Creatures of Ava
A body as surprising as the Diglett. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
EarthquakeDigs up buried objects (dirt mounds)EasyLow

All Nari Jungle creatures

Zard

Using the camera to zoom in on a full body shot of a Zard looking off to the right
The prehistoric canine of Ava. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
Claw lungeBreaks rope to lower bridges.EasyLow
TunnelerCrawl through holes.EasyLow

Shapur

Vic petting a singing Shapur as another Shapur stands next to it
One of the strangest animals in Ava. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
HunterCan go invisible.EasyModerate
Sonic screamCan break fungal barriers and open pinata plants.EasyModerate

Hismit

Vic interacting with a Hismit in Creatures of Ava
The bee of Ava. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
StickyHoney-like attacks that cause Vic to stick into the ground if struck.EasyModerate
DodgerCan dodge staff attacks.EasyModerate
Sticky blastDisables jungle blinder plants (explosives).EasyModerate

Batar

Zoom in on front-facing Batar using the Creatures of Ava camera with basic information of the Batar to the right of the screen
A big softie at heart. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
BlinderAttacks can temporarily blind Vic.HardModerate
ArmoredCan deflect weak attacks.HardModerate
Tongue lashBreaks fungal barriers and ropes to lower bridges.HardModerate
JumperCan leap from one spot to another (limited to leap spots).HardModerate

Yekembo

A white Yekembo walking away from Vic as it returns home after getting cured from the Withering
The Yekembo looks like a final boss. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
StickyCan temporarily blind Vic.HardHigh
ArmoredDeflects weak attacks.HardHigh
RamCan move pushable objects, break cracked rocks or walls, and knock down Antaris columns.HardHigh

All Maruba Swamp creatures

Raga

Vic petting a Raga in the Swamp, with another Raga waiting beside it
The cutest velociraptors you’ll ever meet. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
PoisonousIf struck, Vic will take poison damage. These attacks cannot kill, but leave Vic vulnerable to the following attack.MediumLow
TunnelerCrawl through holes.MediumLow
JumperJump over gaps.MediumLow
Claw leapBreaks rope to lower bridges.MediumLow

Shum

Camera pointed at a Shum face-on in Creatures of Ava with basic species info on the right-hand side of the screen
They somehow made a flying stingray look adorable. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
PoisonousIf struck, Vic will take poison damage until she has low health.MediumModerate
Sting lungsExplode and open swamp water lillies.MediumModerate
FlyerUshun has no effect.MediumModerate

Gahul

The Gahul licking Vic's face in Creatures of Ava
A darker version of the Kraj. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
Heavy hitterCan produce heavy attacks.EasyModerate
HeadbuttCan knock down columns or break fungal barriers and cracked structures.EasyModerate

Kysho

Taking a picture of the Kysho's face and arms as he emerges from the ground in Creatures of Ava
If Wario lived underground. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
ArmoredCan deflect weak attacks.MediumHigh
EarthquakeDigs up buried objects.MediumHigh

Musi

Camera focussed on the Musi, face-on in Creatures of Ava, with basic details about species in right-hand side of the screen
The spirit of the Swamp. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
PoisonousIf struck, Vic will take poison damage until she has low health.HardModerate
ChargeCan break fungal barriers.HardModerate

All Antar Dunes creatures

Gelgo

Vic holding the Gelgo's face to hers with heart icons floating off Gelgo's head
The pride of Ava. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
ChargeCan move pushable objectsModerateModerate

Ashur

Vic stroking the Ashur's chin with hearts floating above its head in Creatures of Ava
A dinosaur with dog-like mannerisms. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
Heavy hitterCan produce heavy attacks.HardModerate
Antlers stompKnock down Antaris columns and dig up buried objects.HardModerate

Karbat

Vic hugging the Karbat's neck in Creatures of Ava
We’ve entered Jurassic Park. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
HeavyhitterCan produce heavy attacks.HardModerate
FlyerUshun has no effect.HardModerate
Claw flying lungeCan break cracked rocks and walls.HardModerate

Ran

Vic standing underneath the Ran as it roars while being pet by Vic in Creatures of Ava
The world’s smallest T-Rex. Screenshot by Dot Esports
AbilitiesDescriptionTame difficultyThreat when infected
Heavy hitterCan produce heavy attacks.HardModerate
HeavyweightUshun has no effect.HardModerate
Tail ramCapable of knocking down Antaris columns and breaking cracked rocks and walls.HardModerate
Taking the first photo of the Mahra'Sik face-on in Creatures of Ava
Ava’s mother. Screenshot by Dot Esports

Outside of these tameable beasts, the remaining creatures are the Mahra’Sik (called “Totally Awesome” by BioArk) and Têhra’ba. You will get the “Just Stay Still” Achievement by photographing all creatures (healthy or Withered) in Creatures of Ava.

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