Signaltail

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Signaltail
(Carpotheropodus caudaluminous)
Main image of Signaltail
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation24/150
HabitatSublyme Limestone Caves, Drake Boreal
Size2 m Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportEndoskeleton (Bone)
DietCarnivore (Glowspike, Sailshell juveniles, Loafshell, Falsejaw Sauceback juveniles, Feef, Blind Wingworm, Ylbershpelle Bubblehorn, Sublyme Cavamari, Sublyme Cavepede), Scavenger
RespirationActive (Lungs)
ThermoregulationMesotherm
ReproductionSexual, Two Sexes, Frog-like Eggs Laid In The Water
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Superclass
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Carpozoa
Spondylozoa
Anisoscelida
Saurochelones
Refulgisauria
Pharocaudidae
Carpotheropodus
Carpotheropodus caudaluminous
Ancestor:Descendants:

The signaltail replaced its ancestor, the glowsnapper. It has become fully carnivorous with both sexes. They have no more sexual dimorphism but they to have a metamorphosis from tadpole to adult. The tadpoles are planktivores until they are large enough to feed on small aquatic fauna. Once too big for the pools they will leave the water and the caves. Many of the tadpoles do not reach adulthood and are eaten by predators. Only a small few each adulthood and successfully mate and lay eggs.

They normally walk on all fours but can sprint on their rear legs. This is helpful when chasing down prey. They only have bioluminescent spots on their tails to communicate with. It is a red color to distinguish from other carpozoa lights. Since they are deaf they must do all communications through sight and smell. They are mostly solitary creatures and only meet to mate.