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Description
Malumlacertadae.
(Ghoulmere)
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Stats
Height: 5.7 - 6 ft.
Weight: 600 - 850 lbs.
Length: 11 - 12.3 ft.
Speed: 30 mph.
Lifespan: 50 years.
Conservation status: EN.
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Description: Within the midst of zerottakída located in giants passing resides a swamp, consumed by dense fog. Roaming these morass lands are a variety of species, ranging from peculiar amphibians to bizarre insects and even elusive birds. There is one species within this ecosystem that tops all; a fearsome apex predator who stalks the night. Malumlacertadae, commonly referred to as the ghoulmere, are cruel creatures who not only hunt for sustenance, but for sport as well. Alongside their assortment of white and black feathers, they will adorn the bones and skin of their prey. Ghoulmere are ambush predators, awaiting within thickets or even mud, often using the rancid scent of rotting flesh to entice smaller predators. Once within range, ghoulmere will use their long arched arms to strike; digging their serrated claws into the flesh of the animal, tearing it apart. Due to their claws curving inward much like hooks, ghoulmere can easily secure prey. Their hands are notably large, carrying four digits in total. Their indexes reach about 6 inches in length, whereas their shortest digit acts more like a dewclaw, measuring a measly 1 inch. In addition to having long arms, ghoulmere also have relatively long torsos, complete with an even longer tail that sports plums of feathers. Ghoulmeres have feathers covering most of the upside of their body, whereas the underside, forearms, and legs completely lack feathers—instead having rough, patchy gray skin is exposed. Their legs follow a plantigrade structuring, and are equipped with five digits.

One of the most bizarre and frightening traits a ghoulmere carries is its mouth, which is truly deceptive. In reality, the mouth of a ghoulmere stretches far beyond the jaw, reaching its long neck. Lining this impressive mouth are dozens of sharp, interlocking asymmetrical teeth which jut outwards. This physical trait combined with their cruel and sadistic nature are reasons many refer to these night stalkers as ghouls—hence the name. Unknowing travelers have mistaken the speckling green glow that radiates from their biofluorescent feathers as ghostly sightings, and continue to mistakingly do so to this day. Ghoulmere acquire this biofluorescence through a species of algae found exclusively within these swamps, and use this adaptation solely for display behavior. As a matter of fact, the primary use of their feathers is for communication amongst members of the species. Ghoulmere will typically display their biofluorescent feathers to attract the attention of potential mates, while also challenging males.

Ghoulmere are both solitary and highly territorial. This hyperaggressive species will not hesitate to fight one another—including members of similar or opposite sex. Interestingly, females appear to be the ones who must force males into submission to reproduce. Despite their harsh nature, ghoulmere make excellent parents; carefully raising and protecting their young several months after they hatch. It is common for a mother to lay upwards of a dozen eggs, however it is typical for only 3 - 4 hatchlings to survive, as a result of them destroying and/or consuming the remaining eggs. Ghoulmeres reach sexual maturity at the age of 12, but don’t stop growing until roughly 20.

At day, ghoulmeres will embed themselves within small ditches they dig, cloaking their bodies with plentiful amounts of foliage. At most, their skull-like faces and dirtied feathers are exposed, the sight combined with their odor being reminiscent of a dormant corpse. Ghoulmeres rest peacefully until disturbed, to which they will suddenly reanimate with life, instinctively striking the instigator.

Description
Malumlacertadae.
(Ghoulmere)
•
Stats
Height: 5.7 - 6 ft.
Weight: 600 - 850 lbs.
Length: 11 - 12.3 ft.
Speed: 30 mph.
Lifespan: 50 years.
Conservation status: EN.
•
Description: Within the midst of zerottakída located in giants passing resides a swamp, consumed by dense fog. Roaming these morass lands are a variety of species, ranging from peculiar amphibians to bizarre insects and even elusive birds. There is one species within this ecosystem that tops all; a fearsome apex predator who stalks the night. Malumlacertadae, commonly referred to as the ghoulmere, are cruel creatures who not only hunt for sustenance, but for sport as well. Alongside their assortment of white and black feathers, they will adorn the bones and skin of their prey. Ghoulmere are ambush predators, awaiting within thickets or even mud, often using the rancid scent of rotting flesh to entice smaller predators. Once within range, ghoulmere will use their long arched arms to strike; digging their serrated claws into the flesh of the animal, tearing it apart. Due to their claws curving inward much like hooks, ghoulmere can easily secure prey. Their hands are notably large, carrying four digits in total. Their indexes reach about 6 inches in length, whereas their shortest digit acts more like a dewclaw, measuring a measly 1 inch. In addition to having long arms, ghoulmere also have relatively long torsos, complete with an even longer tail that sports plums of feathers. Ghoulmeres have feathers covering most of the upside of their body, whereas the underside, forearms, and legs completely lack feathers—instead having rough, patchy gray skin is exposed. Their legs follow a plantigrade structuring, and are equipped with five digits.

One of the most bizarre and frightening traits a ghoulmere carries is its mouth, which is truly deceptive. In reality, the mouth of a ghoulmere stretches far beyond the jaw, reaching its long neck. Lining this impressive mouth are dozens of sharp, interlocking asymmetrical teeth which jut outwards. This physical trait combined with their cruel and sadistic nature are reasons many refer to these night stalkers as ghouls—hence the name. Unknowing travelers have mistaken the speckling green glow that radiates from their biofluorescent feathers as ghostly sightings, and continue to mistakingly do so to this day. Ghoulmere acquire this biofluorescence through a species of algae found exclusively within these swamps, and use this adaptation solely for display behavior. As a matter of fact, the primary use of their feathers is for communication amongst members of the species. Ghoulmere will typically display their biofluorescent feathers to attract the attention of potential mates, while also challenging males.

Ghoulmere are both solitary and highly territorial. This hyperaggressive species will not hesitate to fight one another—including members of similar or opposite sex. Interestingly, females appear to be the ones who must force males into submission to reproduce. Despite their harsh nature, ghoulmere make excellent parents; carefully raising and protecting their young several months after they hatch. It is common for a mother to lay upwards of a dozen eggs, however it is typical for only 3 - 4 hatchlings to survive, as a result of them destroying and/or consuming the remaining eggs. Ghoulmeres reach sexual maturity at the age of 12, but don’t stop growing until roughly 20.

At day, ghoulmeres will embed themselves within small ditches they dig, cloaking their bodies with plentiful amounts of foliage. At most, their skull-like faces and dirtied feathers are exposed, the sight combined with their odor being reminiscent of a dormant corpse. Ghoulmeres rest peacefully until disturbed, to which they will suddenly reanimate with life, instinctively striking the instigator.