aptophilia

The story

From Latin aptus (“suitable, fitting”, whence English apt) + -o- (connective interfix) + -philia (“love”, suffix). Coined by American furry artist Caudlewag in 2018.

First known use, by meaning

• from 2010s Attraction to the hypothetical utility or inconvenience (such as clumsiness) of unusual, nonhuman bodily traits.