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==Overview==
[[File:flyx.png|right|thumb|300x|Flyx]]
<brief description of species=-->
==About==
;Common Names: <list names the species is referenced by-->
:These molluscs are a prized delicacy in the markets of several [[Kythus|Kythan]] towns.
;Common Names: Flyx


==Description==
==Description==
;Classification:<reptile, mammal, fish, bird, etc-->
;Classification:Mollusc
;Size: <--number--> kg (<--number--> pounds), <--height--> m ( <--height--> feet/inches), <length--> as appropriate
;Size:1-1.5 kilograms (2-3 pounds), 25 centimetres (10 inches) diameter
;Appearance: <--general description, include body part ratios as required, consider: skeleton, mobility, body covering, respiratory system, nervous System, additional features-->
;Appearance:The body of a flyx is covered by a rough pebbly textured convex shell up to 25 cm in diameter. Radially arranged around the edge are six prehensile tentacles reaching double the radius of the body. The mouth, eyes, and stubby swimming tail, are all located under the shell, at the centre of the disc shaped body.
;Sexual dimorphism: <--note differences between the sexes-->
;Variance: <--any other variance, include subspeciation-->


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
;Habitat:<--primary and secondary climate and terrain-->
;Habitat:They are known to exist exclusively within the [[Celvan]] river system.
;Diet:<--what do they eat-->
;Diet:Flyx are omnivorous feeding upon algae, water plants, small freshwater crustaceans, aquatic annelids, and fish.


==Behaviour==
==Behaviour==
;Social grouping:<--herds, pack, solitary, etc-->
;Social grouping:Flyx are found in groups of up to a dozen.
;Temperament:<--skittishness, aggression-->
;Temperament:Skittish; Flyx will jet away and squirt clouds of dark ink to deter predators.
;Intelligence:<--apparent intelligence-->
;Intelligence:Minimal.
;Reproduction:<--method, cycles, associated behaviours-->
;Reproduction:Hermaphrodites which live birth 3-4 young at semi-random intervals related to low population numbers.


==Sub-Species==
==Notable Sub-Species==
<--list of sub-species with notable differences-->
:<!--list of sub-species with notable differences-->


==Domestication==
==Domestication==
;General:<--brief note about domestication-->
;General:None.
;Resources:<--resources obtained from domestication-->
;Resources:Meat, Shells, Ink


==See Also==
==See Also==
<--links to related material-->
<!--links to related material-->


[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Fauna-Class]] <--See above-->
[[Category:Mollusc]]

Latest revision as of 00:44, 20 April 2023

Flyx

About

These molluscs are a prized delicacy in the markets of several Kythan towns.
Common Names
Flyx

Description

Classification
Mollusc
Size
1-1.5 kilograms (2-3 pounds), 25 centimetres (10 inches) diameter
Appearance
The body of a flyx is covered by a rough pebbly textured convex shell up to 25 cm in diameter. Radially arranged around the edge are six prehensile tentacles reaching double the radius of the body. The mouth, eyes, and stubby swimming tail, are all located under the shell, at the centre of the disc shaped body.

Ecology

Habitat
They are known to exist exclusively within the Celvan river system.
Diet
Flyx are omnivorous feeding upon algae, water plants, small freshwater crustaceans, aquatic annelids, and fish.

Behaviour

Social grouping
Flyx are found in groups of up to a dozen.
Temperament
Skittish; Flyx will jet away and squirt clouds of dark ink to deter predators.
Intelligence
Minimal.
Reproduction
Hermaphrodites which live birth 3-4 young at semi-random intervals related to low population numbers.

Notable Sub-Species

Domestication

General
None.
Resources
Meat, Shells, Ink

See Also

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