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{{Fauna|title1 = Peeper|image1 = Peeper_Fauna.png|category = Herbivores|tab = [[Fauna]]|description = Edible prey fish. High calorie count.|descriptioncooked = Protein-rich eyeballs. Highly nutritious.|descriptioncured = Preserved in salt. A healthy and nutritious meal. Dehydrating, but keeps well.|attitude = [[:Category:Attitude: Passive|Passive]]|health = * 20|biome = * [[Bulb Zone]]

* [[Crash Zone]]

* [[Crash Zone Mesas]]

* [[Dunes]]

* [[Deep Sparse Reef]]

* [[Grand Reef]]

* [[Safe Shallows]]

* [[Sparse Reef]]

* [[Mountains]]

* [[Mushroom Forest|Northeastern Mushroom Forest]]

* [[Mushroom Forest Caves|Northeastern Mushroom Forest Caves]]

* [[Underwater Islands]]

{{Smallspoiler|* [[Primary Containment Facility#Aquarium|Primary Containment Facility Aquarium]]}}|active_during = [[:Category:Diurnal|Diurnal (Day Only)]]|size = * [[File:Peeper.png|30px]] 1|bioreactor2 = * [[File:Peeper.png|30px]] +420 Energy|debugspawn = ''peeper''|raw1 = +18|cooked1 = +32|cured1 = +32|raw2 = -7|cooked2 = +5|cured2 = -2}}

The '''Peeper''' is a small, yet fast, passive [[fauna]] species. It could be considered the mascot of ''[[Subnautica]]''. It is easily identified by its large, bright yellow eyes.

The Peeper will try to flee from most life forms larger than itself, such as [[Stalker]]s or the [[Ryley Robinson|player]]. They can be caught, though their speed allows them to easily outrun a poorly equipped player. With the use of a [[Grav Trap]], [[Seaglide]], [[Stasis Rifle]], or [[Propulsion Cannon]], they can be easily captured.

Cooked Peepers have above average [[Food & Water#Cooked|Food]] properties. For this reason, they are very useful for players in [[Game Modes|Survival mode]] and are always worth the catch.

==Appearance==

The Peeper is small, with its body being mainly a blue hue, turning more greenish near the tail. Its head is composed of a yellow, beak-like mouth on the front and a pair of large eyes, situated on both sides of the head. The eyes feature black pupils with bright [[Bioluminescence|bioluminescent]] yellow sclerae and brown irises. It is also noteworthy that the Peeper has eyelids.

It has a small caudal fin. Three holes run along on each side of the body, resembling gills. It has two tube-like organs that extend from its body to the top and the bottom of its head, resembling backward-facing jets, that propel it forwards, leaving water trails when it does so.

{{ExtraSpoilersection|Many parts of the Peeper's body are ways to distribute Enzyme 42 to the surface, which are considered seemingly useless when the player first scans them.}}

==Behavior==

The Peeper is mostly active during the day, and can often be seen jumping out of the water. At night, it seems to rest more, though it is still somewhat active. When chased by the player, the Peeper may sometimes shut its eyes slowly (most likely to be subtle) making it harder to be seen. It often does so at night, making it near impossible to find and catch in the darkness. It can be heard making chirping-like noises when swimming.

Peepers can sometimes be seen being chased by [[Stalker|Stalkers]], as they are their preferred prey.

Peepers can often be seen following close behind [[Reefback Leviathan]]s, in groups of three or four.

==Story==

{{ExtraSpoilersection|Many Peepers were trained by the [[Sea Emperor Leviathan]] to carry and distribute Enzyme 42. All living Peepers today seem to retain this behaviour and have adapted to perform it. This is the sole reason why life has managed to survive on the [[Planet 4546B|planet]] since the release of [[Kharaa Bacterium|Kharaa]]. }}

==Uses in Crafting==

==Energy Value==

==Data Bank Entries==

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A fast prey fish encountered in shallow waters and rich in protein.

1. Developed, Side-facing Eyes:

Capable of discerning colors not just in shallows waters but in a variety of lighting conditions. It is also able to close its eyelids, thus preventing light from reflecting off the lenses and rendering the peeper almost invisible to night time predators.

2. Powerful Fins:

This species has evolved powerful fins which enable rapid acceleration in still water, and the ability to leap meters into the air to avoid pursuers.

3. Beak:

Likely used to break down corals and tough vegetation. An unusually large nasal cavity serves no obvious purpose, and appears to be specially evolved to detect a single, specific enzyme. Nothing encountered on the planet so far produces a matching odor.

4. Expulsion Tubes:

The tubes attached to the peeper's torso are connected directly to its stomach and gills, and appear to be designed to expel its contents on demand. Purpose unclear.

While the peeper is well adapted to survive in shallow waters, a number of its features serve no discernible purpose. It would appear to be just as well suited to survive in deeper waters, and is somewhat more intelligent than the usual small herbivore.

Assessment: Edible (high calorie count), further research required

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Enzyme Host Peeper=

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A peeper specimen was observed emitting a faint, fluorescent enzyme trail, and engaging in unusual behavioral patterns.

- Peeper is actively approaching other creatures, including predators

- The specimen is host to a bacterial infection, however the infection is currently dormant

- Peeper's stomach cavity contains an unknown enzyme of foreign origin

Chemical Analysis of Enzyme:

- Bears some superficial similarity to the stomach enzymes of larger predators

- Contact with the enzyme appears to inhibit the symptoms of the bacterial infection

- Complex structure renders synthesis impossible

Assessment: Recommend further research into enzyme origin

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Specimen Research Data=

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A catalog of information on the organisms previously contained within the alien facility. A number of entries have been translated.

Small Herbivore Gamma:

This entry seems to reference the common peeper. Shows no immunity to infection - death commonly occurs within 4 days. Shows symptom remission on exposure to Enzyme 42, but symptoms quickly recur. Shows advanced learning behaviors. Shows some capacity to transmit enzymes to other specimens.

Leviathan Embryos:

Adult specimen too large to study in containment. Egg specimens acquired from nesting site. Embryos show no signs of immunity - death commonly occurs within 3 weeks. Small sample of eggs has been retained for continued, high priority research on leviathan hatching mechanisms.

Large Carnivore Theta:

Off-site lab established to study remains. Shows some potential for immunity to infection, but physical remains so far proved insufficient for full reconstruction.

Unidentified Leviathan:

This leviathan species has been assigned designator 'Sea Emperor'. Bone samples from emperor specimens indicate some potential for kharaa immunity. Single specimen captured for study at purpose-built containment facility, constructed in volcanic region at depth 1.4km.

Assessment: While it is unlikely that the emperor specimen is still contained within the facility described, it may be possible to acquire further data there on the aliens' attempts to develop a vaccine.

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Peepers Inside the Containment Facility=

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While all other creatures encountered within the facility are isolated within it, peepers appear to be coming and going of their own accord via the alien pipe network.

- On arrival, peepers are approaching the sea emperor

- Peepers exhibit a natural affinity for the stomach enzymes being expelled by the emperor

- Peepers which have come into contact with the enzyme are returning to the pipe network

Analysis:

- This behavior must be the source of Enzyme 42 on 4546B, or the area thereof which supports life

- It is likely also responsible for the survival of the emperor and the other lifeforms contained within the facility

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== Gallery ==

Screenshots=

PeeperC.jpg|Front view

PeeperA.jpg|Side profile

PeeperD.jpg|Dorsal view

PeeperB.jpg|[[Bioluminescence]]

HoldingPeeper.jpg|A Peeper held in the player's hand

PeeperSizeref.jpg|Size comparison with the player

Peeper SS.png|A Peeper in the Safe Shallows

Peeper GR.png|A school of Peepers in the Grand Reef

Peeper NWMF.png|A Peeper in the Mushroom Forest

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Videos=

Aquabird fins 01|Peeper swimming animations

Peeper surfaceJump 01|Jumping animation

Peeper personality 01|Personality animations part 1

Peeper personality 02|Personality animations part 2

Aqua bird swims 012 ScaredBackOff|Scared animation. Had something to do with [[Writhing Weed]]s

Peeper mouth|Mouth animations

Peeper blinking.gif|A Peeper blinking

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Concept art=

peeperconcept2.png|Peeper [[Concept art]]

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Other Media=

PeeperSticker.PNG|Peepers featured in the Steam Summer Sale of 2017.

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==Trivia==

* Some of the Peeper's sounds were created by [https://kotaku.com/subnautica-dev-fired-over-hateful-statements-1822746373 former] sound designer [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9476422/ Simon Chylinski] by editing his own voice.

* In [[Concept art]], the Peeper's name was ''Aqua-Bird''.

* The Peeper could be considered the unofficial mascot of Subnautica.

* Multiple Peepers are featured in the Steam Summer Sale of 2017, as a collectible sticker.

* The Peeper is closely related to the [[Oculus]].

* By scanning a Peeper, [[Reginald]], and [[Eyeye]], an entry about the [[Alpha Peeper Species]] will be added.

[[fr:Peeper]]

[[Category:Passive]]

[[Category:Bioluminescent]]

[[Category:Consumables]]

[[Category:Crash Zone]]

[[Category:Crash Zone Mesas]]

[[Category:Diurnal]]

[[Category:Dunes]]

[[Category:Fauna]]

[[Category:Grand Reef]]

[[Category:Herbivores]]

[[Category:Mountains]]

[[Category:Mushroom Forest]]

[[Category:Safe Shallows]]

[[Category:Sparse Reef]]

[[Category:Story]]

[[Category:Underwater Islands]]

Revision as of 18:39, 24 November 2019