Tree hopper

The tree hopper (Arbrosaurus bernardi) is a species of agile, arbrosauridae microraptorine dromaeosaur dinosaur that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced to the modern African tropical rainforests to help boost biodiversity. The main feature that distinguishes the arbrosaurid raptors from other dromaeosaurs is the presence of a strong collarbone. In other dromaeosaurid offshoot, retention of the collarbone allowed for the development of strong flight muscles and paved the way for the evolution of the birds. In the case of the arbrosaurs the collar girdle also provides support for the strong clawed wings which are used for, not only flying or gliding, but also climbing and swinging about among the branches. Its endothermic (warm-blooded) physiology enables it to pursue an active hunting lifestyle. Its skull shows adaptations for this, with the big brain box, the eye sockets directed forwards giving stereoscopic vision, and the narrow, finely toothed jaws - ideal for winkling insects and other small animals out of crannies in tree bark. An arbrosaur's tail is a stiff, straight rod. It uses it for balance when leaping about among the trees. The long claws on the three main toes and the three fingers are useful both for finding purchase on branches and for ripping up bark for insects. The conservation status of the tree hopper is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the tree hopper's wide range, and its tolerance to most of human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.
Category:Animals
Category:SciiFii