Snorkpiper

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Snorkpiper
(Potamosalpinx snorkus)
Artwork of Snorkpiper
Species is extinct.
24/154, Replaced by descendant
Creator Hydromancerx Other
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Mancerxa
Chloropodia
Phyllauria
Phytoboves
Pedititheria
Aulomancerxidae
Potamosalpinx
Potamosalpinx snorkus
Week/Generation 24/152
Habitat Pipcard Tropical River, Pipcard Tropical Riparian, Pipcard Salt Swamp
Size 80 cm Long
Primary Mobility Unknown
Support Endoskeleton (Unjointed Wood)
Diet Herbivore (Obsidiroot, Twinkiiros, Pioneeroots, Snotflora, Flashkelps)
Respiration Active (lungs)
Thermoregulation Endotherm
Reproduction Sexual, Live Birth, Two Sexes


The snorkpiper split from its ancestor the buttpiper. It is now amphibious and feeds on aquatic flora in Pipcard waterways. The have grown twice as large and lazily spend their time eating and sleeping in the water. Their snorkel-like butt-nostrils allow them to breathe while submerged. If they go into deeper water their butt-sacs and lungs can store air for hours.

There are no real predators so their population has boomed. Rivers can be packed with them and they are only limited by the amount of food available. Like their ancestor they use their "butt-sacs" to attract mates. These calls are very complex ranging from warning signals to mating rituals. They still live in social groups and migrate around grazing. Their snorkel-like butt-nostrils give them their own unique call.

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)
  • Shadow Buttpiper (family Aulomancerxidae)
  • Tusked Grassblaster (order Pedititheria)
  • Switchfang (class Phyllauria)