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==About==
==About==
;Common Names: <!--list names the species is referenced by-->
;Common Names:Wesköpa, ''Tusked Crabs'', ''Tundra Crabs''
;Classification:<!--reptile, mammal, fish, bird, etc-->
;Classification:Arthropod
<!--brief description of species-->


==Description==
==Description==
;Size: <--number--> kg (<--number--> pounds), <--height--> m ( <--height--> feet/inches), <length--> as appropriate
;Size: < 55kg kg (<--number--> pounds), < 1 meter ( 3 feet, 4 inches) body length, < 1 meters (3 feet, 4 inches) tail length.
;Appearance: <!--general description, include body part ratios as required, consider: skeleton, mobility, body covering, respiratory system, nervous System, additional features-->
;Appearance: Large ovoid bodied crustaceans, with a pair of stalked eyes, long tusk-like projections, a pair of fore-limbs ending in blunted scoops, two pairs of long legs with pincer appendages, and a shorter pair with similar pincers on their hindmost legs. They also posses a long pair of articulated tails. Their shells are covered with bristle-like hairs.
;Sexual Dimorphism: <!--note differences between the sexes-->
;Sexual Dimorphism: The left tail of males is tipped with a large spike used in sparring, mating displays, and sexual coupling.
;Variance: <!--any other variance, include subspeciation-->
;Variance: No notable sub-species.


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
;Habitat:<!--primary and secondary climate and terrain-->
;Habitat:Amphibious, Saltwater, tundra and gravel-beaches of northern subarctic to arctic latitudes.
;Diet:<!--what do they eat-->
;Diet:Wesköpa are carnivores whom prey upon shellfish, crustaceans, and other burrowing animals which they dig up using their shovel-like fore-limbs.


==Behaviour==
==Behaviour==
;Social Grouping:<!--herds, pack, solitary, etc-->
;Social Grouping:Solitary as adults, small groups related young less than 2 years of age.
;Temperament:<!--skittishness, aggression-->
;Temperament:Friendly, will approach animals of all sorts.
;Intelligence:<!--apparent intelligence-->
;Intelligence:Animal.
;Reproduction:<!--method, cycles, associated behaviours-->
;Reproduction:Live births 7-8 young annually.
<!-- Additional Behaviour notes -->


==Sub-Species==
==Notable Sub-Species==
:<!--list of sub-species with notable differences-->
:None


==Domestication==
==Domestication==
;General:<!--brief note about domestication-->
;General:none
;Resources:<!--resources obtained from domestication or hunting-->
;Resources:meat, ivory, and shells.


==Stories==
==Stories==
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Latest revision as of 01:54, 20 April 2023

Wesköpa - "Sebastian Romu" © 2019

About

Common Names
Wesköpa, Tusked Crabs, Tundra Crabs
Classification
Arthropod

Description

Size
< 55kg kg (<--number--> pounds), < 1 meter ( 3 feet, 4 inches) body length, < 1 meters (3 feet, 4 inches) tail length.
Appearance
Large ovoid bodied crustaceans, with a pair of stalked eyes, long tusk-like projections, a pair of fore-limbs ending in blunted scoops, two pairs of long legs with pincer appendages, and a shorter pair with similar pincers on their hindmost legs. They also posses a long pair of articulated tails. Their shells are covered with bristle-like hairs.
Sexual Dimorphism
The left tail of males is tipped with a large spike used in sparring, mating displays, and sexual coupling.
Variance
No notable sub-species.

Ecology

Habitat
Amphibious, Saltwater, tundra and gravel-beaches of northern subarctic to arctic latitudes.
Diet
Wesköpa are carnivores whom prey upon shellfish, crustaceans, and other burrowing animals which they dig up using their shovel-like fore-limbs.

Behaviour

Social Grouping
Solitary as adults, small groups related young less than 2 years of age.
Temperament
Friendly, will approach animals of all sorts.
Intelligence
Animal.
Reproduction
Live births 7-8 young annually.

Notable Sub-Species

None

Domestication

General
none
Resources
meat, ivory, and shells.

Stories

See Also