Humpback Xatapur

From Sagan 4 Alpha Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Humpback Xatapur
(Mamoetioata kyphosus)
Artwork of Humpback Xatapur
Species is extinct.
25/?, unknown cause
Creator Javen Other
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Superclass
Class
Subclass
Order
Suborder
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Carpozoa
Spondylozoa
Anisoscelida
Caudapodia
Eucaudapodia
Lophocula
Aurocula
Mamoetioataidae
Mamoetioata
Mamoetioata kyphosus
Week/Generation 23/147
Habitat Barlowe Desert, North Barlowe High Desert, South Barlowe High Desert, Solpimr High Desert
Size 50 cm Long
Primary Mobility Unknown
Support Endoskeleton (Bone)
Diet Herbivore (Pioneer Glassbud, Mainland Chime Slingberry)
Respiration Active (Lungs)
Thermoregulation Endotherm
Reproduction Sexual, Two Sexes, Hard-Shelled Eggs
Descendant of Ancestor of


The humpback xatapur replaced it's ancestor, the smaller xatakpa, in the deserts of Barlowe, where the 'hump' served to improve water and energy storage. The humpback's armour was an adaptation for defense and as a source of vital water. The dew collecting on the ridges is licked up in the morning by the herd, which tended to be smaller than it's ancestors. The leathery flesh around vital areas protect the eyes and nostrils from sand storms. Due to the high adaptation shown by the humpbacks, they were relegated to the deserts and high deserts of the region, and no longer ventured into colder areas or near the ocean. However, stronger teeth and longer survival allows them to live in the high regions where their predecessors couldn't survive. Increased size meant that humpbacks consumed significantly larger amounts of flora matter, and thus the population of humpbacks was no where as high as the xatakpa populations they evolved from.

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)
  • Xatakbrak (family Mamoetioataidae)
  • Tree Pinyuk (suborder Aurocula)
  • Ballichehara (order Lophocula)
  • Mystery Capiri (class Caudapodia)