Chias are one of the first species of Neopet, and one of the most frequently-appearing in official media despite their very low popularity with the fanbase, likely due to their simplistic, Kirby-like stature making them easy to draw and insert into any needed situation, particularly in the earliest days of the Neopets website.

They're notable for their bodies turning into fruits and vegetables when they're given magic items known as "chia pops", along with being the preferred prey of Lupes.