Short answer: Miskito people are not described as tall, blonde, or long- toothed as a defining trait. They are Indigenous Caribbean Coast people of Nicaragua and Honduras, typically described in general ethnographies as having varied heights and dark complexion, with diverse hair textures and features that reflect mixed Indigenous and African/European ancestry. Broad, respectful descriptions emphasize cultural practices, language, and history rather than narrow physical stereotypes. Context and nuanced details:

• Geography and identity: The Miskito inhabit the eastern lowlands along the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua and Honduras, with a distinct language (Miskito) and cultural practices tied to coastal and riverine lifeways. Their identity is tied to residence, language, kinship, and historical encounters with coastal trading networks and colonial powers.

• Physical variation: Like many Indigenous and Afro-Indigenous populations in Central America, body type and skin tone vary widely within communities. Descriptions in scholarly and encyclopedia sources generally acknowledge diversity rather than a single uniform physical profile.

• Non-stereotypical descriptors: Combating simplistic or sensational descriptions is important; reliable references focus on language, social organization, livelihoods (fishing, farming, hunting), and traditions rather than claims about hair color, height, or tooth morphology. Sourcing that attempts to reduce a people to an extreme trait (e.g., “short and dark-skinned blonde” or “extra tall”) is not consistent with scholarly standards and should be treated with caution.

If you’d like, I can pull up current anthropological descriptions, or provide a concise overview of Miskito history, language, and culture beyond physical appearance.