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I’ve been wanting to do a type of land shark for my Pangea Ultima project for a long time but I never figured out how to go about it. Here’s a little background for this species.

Having survived several mass extinctions in the past, sharks were almost almost certain to survive long into the future. Though many of the larger and more recognizable species died out over time, some of the smaller ones manage to push through. One particular species, the epaulette shark, was even able to repeat evolutionary history. Already capable of moving on land and surviving up to an hour out of the water, the epaulettes were preprepared for taking the next steps as oxygen levels in the oceans began to drop. Over the corse of 250 million years, they independently evolved lungs, developed more functional limbs complete with toes, and bone started replacing the cartilage in their skeletons, though a significant amount remained in their spinal column for flexibility. These changes resulted in the emergence of a new group of vertebrates: the Chlootápita (Greek for “land shark”). Though relatively new and small in number of species, the Chlootápita are a formidable contender for becoming the dominate organisms on the planet.

Forest Chlootápita: At 1.6m (5ft 3in) long, the Forest Chlootápita is the largest predator in the bamboo forests. Despite not being closely related, they bear a striking resemblance to the prehistoric reptiles and amphibians in both appearance and movement. greenish skin covered in spots help them blend in to their surroundings while their flexible bodies allow them to squeeze through the tightest bamboo thickets. Tough the Forest Chlootápita mostly relies on its keen sense of smell, it retained the electroreceptors of its ancestors (located on its snout and facial appendages) to detect prey that may be hidden in the leaf litter. However, the electroreceptors only work at a short distance and must remain moist in order to function properly. The Forest Chlootápita keeps its electroreceptors moist by licking them with its tongue (which is much more developed than its ancestors). It has three sets of teeth with the front designed for tearing and the back for crushing and chewing. Though favoring young Lumberpedes, the Forest Chlootápita will feeds on virtually any animal in its environment, including Wasps-of-Paradise larvae* and adult Lumberpedes if pressured.

*They would have to deal with the painful stings of adult WOPs so this is very rare.

As always comments and critiques are welcome

Description
I’ve been wanting to do a type of land shark for my Pangea Ultima project for a long time but I never figured out how to go about it. Here’s a little background for this species.

Having survived several mass extinctions in the past, sharks were almost almost certain to survive long into the future. Though many of the larger and more recognizable species died out over time, some of the smaller ones manage to push through. One particular species, the epaulette shark, was even able to repeat evolutionary history. Already capable of moving on land and surviving up to an hour out of the water, the epaulettes were preprepared for taking the next steps as oxygen levels in the oceans began to drop. Over the corse of 250 million years, they independently evolved lungs, developed more functional limbs complete with toes, and bone started replacing the cartilage in their skeletons, though a significant amount remained in their spinal column for flexibility. These changes resulted in the emergence of a new group of vertebrates: the Chlootápita (Greek for “land shark”). Though relatively new and small in number of species, the Chlootápita are a formidable contender for becoming the dominate organisms on the planet.

Forest Chlootápita: At 1.6m (5ft 3in) long, the Forest Chlootápita is the largest predator in the bamboo forests. Despite not being closely related, they bear a striking resemblance to the prehistoric reptiles and amphibians in both appearance and movement. greenish skin covered in spots help them blend in to their surroundings while their flexible bodies allow them to squeeze through the tightest bamboo thickets. Tough the Forest Chlootápita mostly relies on its keen sense of smell, it retained the electroreceptors of its ancestors (located on its snout and facial appendages) to detect prey that may be hidden in the leaf litter. However, the electroreceptors only work at a short distance and must remain moist in order to function properly. The Forest Chlootápita keeps its electroreceptors moist by licking them with its tongue (which is much more developed than its ancestors). It has three sets of teeth with the front designed for tearing and the back for crushing and chewing. Though favoring young Lumberpedes, the Forest Chlootápita will feeds on virtually any animal in its environment, including Wasps-of-Paradise larvae* and adult Lumberpedes if pressured.

*They would have to deal with the painful stings of adult WOPs so this is very rare.

As always comments and critiques are welcome