Crabsquid

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The Crabsquid is a large, aggressive fauna species. It can be found in the Northern Blood Kelp Zone, the Deep Grand Reef and the Lost River.
==Appearance==
The Crabsquid's main body has two layers: a translucent, bulbous sac resembling a comb jellyfish's body, and a hard brown green body within, similar to that of a real life squid's mantle. The Crabsquid's head consists of four, large blue eyes with black pupils and an oddly shaped mandible below them. The Crabsquid's legs resemble those of a horseshoe crab, though tipped with small fins. Its ten limbs are brown-colored and smooth. The two shortest limbs near its mouth form a pair of comparably small pincers of which it uses to attack by raising its legs.
==Behavior==
The Crabsquid swims by continuously inflating and deflating its transparent membrane, allowing for sudden bursts of movement, however it can also walk around on the seabed using its two sets of four legs. Upon being approached, the creature will launch an attack, dealing 40 damage to the player. It can also be observed catching and eating smaller fauna, and attacking Warpers, they also attack other creatures. The Crabsquid is attracted to light and will follow certain light sources, meaning that it can be distracted using lights from the Cyclops, Seamoth, Prawn Suit, Seaglide, Flashlight or Flares. However, using a vehicle's light will usually end up with the Crabsquid disabling it.
If a Crabsquid egg is hatched in an Alien Containment, then released outside of the base, it will not attack the player, but will still create an EMP blast if a light source is nearby, though they do not attack submersibles, making them somewhat a good pet for your exterior. The juvenile Crabsquid will also attack Warpers and other creatures, which can be used to defend your base from hostile creatures. Juvenile Crabsquids will not attack Cuddlefish either.
The Crabsquid attacks light sources. If light is shone at a Crabsquid they will retaliate with an EMP blast, temporarily disabling electronics, vehicles and Seabase power. Crabsquids will also physically attack light sources (such as vehicles and seabases) by slashing them with their legs. These factors makes it ill-advised to build near an area inhabited by Crabsquids or leave vehicles near Crabsquids. The Prawn Suit is particularly susceptible to Crabsquid attacks as it is the only vehicle that cannot turn off its lights.
The electromagnetic pulses are emitted as a highly concentrated ring-shape of green-colored electricity. In terms of game mechanics, this temporarily reduces the charge of any Battery or Power Cell affected to 0%: after a short time, it will be restored to its original level. If a vehicle is affected by the EMP, its on-board Oxygen production will temporarily cease.
If the player approaches the Crabsquid in the Seamoth within its line of sight, the creature will chase the submersible a short distance and attack, with each hit taking off 20% of the vehicle's health. Crabsquids are also among the few creatures that can damage a Cyclops: while the damage they deal is fairly low and it takes repeated hits to achieve hull damage, their EMP attack still works on the vehicle and its low speed can make it tricky to get away.
The Crabsquid frequently emits loud clicking sounds.
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== Audio ==
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== Data Bank Entry ==
This large predator can be found in deep waters, where it lurks amongst the blood kelp and membrain trees in search of prey. It can deploy a powerful electromagnetic pulse to defend itself.
1. Limbs:
10 limbs feature different appendages for swimming, walking, hunting, and possibly even tool use. Creatures caught in its grasp are expertly butchered and quickly consumed.
2. Behavior:
Rays and other illuminated herbivores are its usual prey, and it will approach and attack any light source in the vicinity. Its EMP blast was likely developed as a response to predation by creatures with electrical hunting mechanisms.
3. Intelligence:
While crabsquids appear to have large brains and a resemblance to the intelligent squids of earth, the organ inside the creature's head is in fact its stomach, which it must fill with startling regularity.
Assessment: Neutralizes electrical equipment - Lights attract its (unwanted) attention
==Gallery==
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Crabsquid Front View.png|Front view
Crabsquid Side View.png|Side view
Crabsquid Dorsal View.png|Top view
Crabsquid Front Bioluminescence.png|Bioluminescence
Crabsquid7.jpg|Size comparison to the player
Crabsquid EMP.png|The EMP attack
2018-03-15_00006.jpg|A Crabsquid using its EMP to disable a Seamoth
20160711163441 1.jpg|A Crabsquid in the Northern Blood Kelp Zone
CREBSQUED.jpg|A Crabsquid standing on the seafloor
20160726184100 1.jpg|A Crabsquid attacking a Seamoth
Crabsquid-in-LR.png|A Crabsquid inside the Lost River, nearby the Blood Kelp Trench
Screen Shot 2017-03-15 at 17.51.13.png|A Crabsquid in the Deep Grand Reef
Bart3.png|A Crabsquid, shown in the Subnautica Cinematic Trailer
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CrabSquid combo 01-0|Animations
CrabSquid combo 02|Animations - Part 2
CrabSquid combo 03-0|Animations - Part 3
CrabSquid combo 04|Animations - Part 4
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Crabsquid Concept Art.jpg|Concept art
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Crabsquidmodel.png|Crabsquid Model from Sketchfab
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==Trivia==
* The sounds of the Crabsquid were created using the sounds of a creaking door, dolphins, and a stock alien sound.http://imgur.com/a/q2YLt
*The Crabsquid's Data Bank entry implies that it developed its EMP blast to counter the other active predator in its area, Ampeels.
* The large organ inside the Crabsquid's body, according to the PDA, is the stomach and not its brain.
* The Crabsquid can walk on land if spawned there.
* As the name suggests, the design draws heavy inspiration from crabs and squids. It is a mix between a crustacean and a cephalopod.
==References==
de:Krabbenkalmar
es:Crustápodo
fr:Calmar-crabe
pl:Krabośmiornica
ru:Кальмаро-краб
Category:Aggressive
Category:Bioluminescent
Category:Blood Kelp Zone
Category:Blood Kelp Caves
Category:Carnivores
Category:Cathemeral
Category:Deep Grand Reef
Category:Egg-laying
Category:Fauna
Category:Lost River
Category:Story