Blind Cavehopper

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Blind Cavehopper
(Iorapreabdall caecus)
Main image of Blind Cavehopper
Species is extinct.
25/?, unknown cause
Information
CreatorMnidjm Other
Week/Generation22/144
HabitatFerret Limestone Caverns
Size45 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportEndoskeleton (Bone)
DietCarnivore (Smaraslim Bubblehorn, Ylbershpelle Bubblehorn), Scavenger
RespirationActive (Lungs)
ThermoregulationEndotherm
ReproductionSexual, Lays Hard-Shelled Eggs, Two Sexes
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Superclass
Class
Subclass
Order
Suborder
Superfamily
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Carpozoa
Spondylozoa
Anisoscelida
Caudapodia
Eucaudapodia
Lophocula
Eulophocula
Monopodosauroidea
Iorapreabdallidae
Iorapreabdall
Iorapreabdall caecus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The blind cavehopper replaced their ancestors. They have lost their eyes completely, relying on their "ear-nostrils" to help them locate their prey in the complete darkness via echolocation. Their claws have evolved to help them cling to the walls of the caverns, and they have developed tiny hairs on their back legs to support them. The hairs are so strong they can support the entire weight of their bodies, allowing them to use their claws to kill bubblehorns. Their color changing ability has gone completely dormant, due to their being no light.

When making their nests, they will gather up rocks that they pry from the walls. The female will sit on the egg while the male will hunt for food for the female. Once the eggs hatch they will take turns looking after their chicks and hunting. They can mate and lay eggs year round. There is no specific mating season for them. Males fight over females by fighting with their sharp claws and teeth. The winner gets to mate with the female. Once the chicks are fully grown the couple will separate and find new mates.

Living Relatives (click to show/hide)

These are randomly selected, and organized from lowest to highest shared taxon. (This may correspond to similarity more than actual relation)
  • Carnofern Grubnub (suborder Eulophocula)
  • Dwarf Pinyuk (order Lophocula)
  • Paddletail (subclass Eucaudapodia)
  • Mystery Capiri (class Caudapodia)