Creature Designs

Creatures- Here is a small sample of the fauna that inhabit the expansive universe. To see more head on over to my tumblr- Vcreatures.tumblr.com

Speciuncam-os

Large, solitary, quadrupeds Specluncam-os are relatively docile. living in a thick atmosphere, specluncam-os feed by filtering small organisms in their bristle feeding arms. Mating involves little to no contact between adults. Females, depicted here, streamer rows of unfertilized eggs in the atmosphere. Fertilization is left completely to chance. But females are picky despite few ever physically picking a mate. A female can sense, using their tentacle like feelers, a males overall physique, vitality etc. and can choose when the best time to release her eggs for fertilization of desired male. Yet multiple males can fertilize a single grouping of eggs causing clusters of eggs to commonly have multiple fathers of hopefully desirable males. Once fertilized the eggs will be released into the atmosphere and the female will have no involvement. If unfertilized, eggs will be dispelled and a new round of eggs will be dispatched. These eggs and larva are a large and important part of the ecosystem and food chain.

Radial-eyed cradle robber.

Living, hunting and roosting on steep sloped mountain islands, the Radial-eyed cradle robber is a brightly colored carnivorous flyer. The cradle robber received its name do to its unique hunting strategy. While fully capable of hunting on the wing the cradle robber is not as agile or acrobatic as some of its prey items. Instead cradle robbers will stake out a nesting hole of its prey item and stick its longer toed right leg into the nest catching the defenseless chick or adult prey item. While the green trodger is a constant prey item, the migration of the radial-eyed dove, to their ancestral islands, is a major date for the radial-eyed cradle robber, as it marks the breeding season as well as abundance of prey. The smaller female cradle robber will occupy a once abandoned nesting hole. The male will return to feed and protect her. Yet a bizarre mating tactic is found in the younger smaller males. Unable to mate, due to dominance seniority, young males, prior to the arrival of females, will hide in alpha chosen holes. When an alpha male is cleaning out his chosen nest, the young male will grab hold of the alpha male and inject him with his penile stylet; upon insertion the stylet will release his sperm into the alpha male, mixing the genetic material. This behavior ensures that the young male will produce offspring, be it second hand. Be it an ingenious response by young males, alpha males will actively pursue young males for the same reason. 

Radial-Eye Dove. 

Social, flocking creatures Radial-eye doves embark on long, dangerous mating migrations. Their flight is linked to the migration of the red pronged sprite, which migrate in the millions. If immigration is incorrectly embarked, the Radial-eye dove risks missing their sole food source throughout its flight, which can spell an imminent demise. Their large yellow radial eye gives them a nearly 360 degree panoramic view of their environment. Yet they can bring focus to specific areas of the band for a precise view. Their large blue nostrils help pick up the slightest of scents which aid in night flights. Many will perish the flight due to predation, exhaustion, malnutrition etc. yet those who reach the breeding grounds will mate and brood a nest of 3. 

Stellar quill backs are large herbivorous plain dwellers. While fierce in appearance Stellar quill backs are relatively docile and highly parental. Largely matriarchal, males are allowed into the heard during the mating season. Once calves are grown and capable the pair will disperse, some mating with the same partner in the following season. Vocalization is heard yet most of the interactions between individuals is done through scent and color displays of the vocal sacks. These languages are quite intricate and multifaceted. While predation of adults is rare, calves are hunted by many predators.

Crista Zarafa

display of  ”normal” skin behavior by day while simultaneously showing what occurs at night. The bioluminescence of its body blends with the bioluminescence of it’s surroundings making it seamlessly blend into its environment.

SKY LADLE

This repto-avian goliath clutches is cup shaped nest. they live on mostly desolate mountainous islands. Descending over the seas using their lower bodies as a "ladle" scooping up marine life as they scrape the surface of the ocean.  

 sky ladle schematic  

The clawed membrane can expand and contract depending on the cargo load. 

the Rudders act as an aid when in flight, especially when the lower body is holding cargo in its "ladle" form.

SPICULUM 

Despite its phallic appearance, the large spike that adorns these creatures has no reproductive purpose.  It is mainly used for foraging as well as self defense and courting. The lake dwelling spiculum (center) is the only one of its genus to have a venomous spike.