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A scaly, spiked chupacabra with glowing red eyes stands under a bright full moon in a dark, misty desert landscape.

A scaly, spiked chupacabra with glowing red eyes stands under a bright full moon in a dark, misty desert landscape.

The chupacabra is often depicted as a reptilian creature with spikes or quills running down its back. It is said to be approximately 3 to 4 feet tall and is often described as having leathery or scaly greenish-gray skin, sharp spines, and glowing red eyes. It is typically portrayed as walking on its hind legs like a bipedal creature, but some accounts also describe it as moving on all fours. The creature is said to have a strong and pungent odor and is often associated with a hissing sound. However, it's crucial to note that the chupacabra is a creature of folklore and myth, and there is no scientific evidence to support its existence. Descriptions can vary widely, and some accounts even describe them more like a strange, wild dogs or mangy coyotes, often hairless and with a pronounced spinal ridge, fanged teeth, and claws. See more