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[[File:Shaloki.png|right|600x|Shaloki - digital canvas by "Redditor u/markyboy1313"]] | [[File:Shaloki.png|right|600x|Shaloki - digital canvas by "Redditor u/markyboy1313"]] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Hunted by [[Iskandean (culture)]] fishermen these aquatic reptiles are aggressive predators of schooling fish upon which the local economy depends. | Hunted by [[Iskandean (culture)|Iskandean]] fishermen these aquatic reptiles are aggressive predators of schooling fish upon which the local economy depends. | ||
;Common Names: Shaloki, Sea-Swine | ;Common Names: Shaloki, Sea-Swine | ||
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;Size:adults average a length of 2-3 meters (6-10 feet), and can mass upwards of 500 kg (1100 pounds). | ;Size:adults average a length of 2-3 meters (6-10 feet), and can mass upwards of 500 kg (1100 pounds). | ||
;Appearance:They swim using their four fore-limb flippers, hind limbs ending in webbed feet, and powerful flat tail. They are capable of limited movement on land, using their ability to leap from the water to great effect when needed. Their mottled appearance lends some camouflage while stalking prey fish, before attacking with a savage tearing bite. | ;Appearance:They swim using their four fore-limb flippers, hind limbs ending in webbed feet, and powerful flat tail. They are capable of limited movement on land, using their ability to leap from the water to great effect when needed. Their mottled appearance lends some camouflage while stalking prey fish, before attacking with a savage tearing bite. | ||
;Sexual dimorphism: <--note differences between the sexes--> | ;Sexual dimorphism: <!--note differences between the sexes--> | ||
;Variance: <!--any other variance, include subspeciation--> | ;Variance: <!--any other variance, include subspeciation--> | ||
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==Domestication== | ==Domestication== | ||
;General: | ;General:there has been no effort to domesticate these dangerous creatures. | ||
;Resources:Shaloki meat is edible. Their livers are considered a delicacy in [[Iskander]], and are eaten raw cut into thin strips, skewered, and rolled in sea salt. | ;Resources:Shaloki meat is edible. Their livers are considered a delicacy in [[Iskander]], and are eaten raw cut into thin strips, skewered, and rolled in sea salt. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
:[[Kolm]] | :[[Kolm Dar-Ukys]] | ||
[[Category:Fauna]] | [[Category:Fauna]] | ||
[[Category:Reptile]] | [[Category:Reptile]] | ||
Revision as of 02:24, 3 July 2019
Overview
Hunted by Iskandean fishermen these aquatic reptiles are aggressive predators of schooling fish upon which the local economy depends.
- Common Names
- Shaloki, Sea-Swine
Description
- Classification
- reptile
- Size
- adults average a length of 2-3 meters (6-10 feet), and can mass upwards of 500 kg (1100 pounds).
- Appearance
- They swim using their four fore-limb flippers, hind limbs ending in webbed feet, and powerful flat tail. They are capable of limited movement on land, using their ability to leap from the water to great effect when needed. Their mottled appearance lends some camouflage while stalking prey fish, before attacking with a savage tearing bite.
- Sexual dimorphism
- Variance
Ecology
- Habitat
- Temperate-Tropical Saltwater, rocky shorelines, reefs, and kelp forests
- Diet
- Shaloki are carnivores exhibiting coordinated hunting in pods. They primarily prey upon schooling fish, but are also known to hunt larger marine life.
Behaviour
- Social grouping
- They are found in pods of 4-6 members (pair bonded adults with one or two year old young).
- Temperament
- aggressive
- Intelligence
- cunning animals
- Reproduction
- Young are live-birthed, generally in pairs, measuring half a meter in length and massing about 5 kg. They grow quickly, reaching sexual maturity in three years.
Sub-Species
Domestication
- General
- there has been no effort to domesticate these dangerous creatures.
- Resources
- Shaloki meat is edible. Their livers are considered a delicacy in Iskander, and are eaten raw cut into thin strips, skewered, and rolled in sea salt.
