Kongamato (SciiFii)

The kongamato (Afrornithoryhchus congoensis) is a species of ornithocheirid pterosaur that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii. The kongamato was originally planned to be featured in several humanely-operated private zoos in Africa, but on December 15, 2051, some animal rights groups broke into several kongamato exhbits in a couple of those private zoos, despite the fact that those zoos were humanely caring for their animals, and released the kongamatos into the wild. Ever since that event, kongamato populations had exploded from just 19 individuals to more than 50,000 in slightly more than half a century, primarily inhabiting the rainforests, wetlands, cliffs, mountainous environments, and coastal areas of Central and West Africa. The kongamato is one of the largest member of the ornithocheirid and among the largest pterosaurs, with a wingspan of over 12 meters (40 feet) across. The kongamato lacks the long tail of more primitive pterosaurs such as rhamphorhynchids, and instead having a short, stumpy tail. During flight, the legs of the kongamato are tucked close to each other, and people can mistaken the legs for a long tail at first glance. As a carnivore, the kongamato primarily feeds on fish, squid, crustaceans, leeches, and frogs, although it can occasionally feed on carrion to supplement its diet. The kongamato males during the mating season, which takes place in spring, will compete to get the most attractive nesting spots in rocky cliffs. This fierce competition also leads to high aggression toward non-pterosaurs, including humans in boats. Their sharp teeth also inflict wounds in humans and other similarly-sized species. The conservation status of the kongamato is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the kongamato's wide range.
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