Diplocaulus

==Summary==
Diplocaulus is a genus of lepospondyl amphibian recognizable by its boomerang-shaped head. Its name means meaning "double stalk," referring to the tabular horn-like protrusions on its skull. A number of ideas have been postulated as to the purpose of the "horns" along the back and sides of its head, such as supporting skin flaps or gills, counterbalance, or possibly defense. The most recent theory is that it provided lift and reduced drag while swimming. This amphibian lived in freshwater environments around 306-255 million years ago from the late carboniferous to late Permian.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least 
Name: Diplocaulus (genus); D. salamandroides, D. magnicornis, D. brevirostris, D. recurvatus, D. minimus
Origin: The Real World
Gender: Varies (male or female)
Age: Varies
Classification: Amphibian, lepospondyl, Nectrid, Diplocaulid
Powers and Abilities: Small Size (Type 0; 1 meter longDouthitt, Herman (September 1917). "The Structure and Relationships of Diplocaulus" (PDF). Contributions from Walker Museum. 2 (1): 1–42.), Bodily Weaponry (Teeth), Non-Standard Breathing (Type 2; Is an amphibian), Enhanced Senses
Attack Potency: At least Below Average Human level (At around 1 meter long, it would be similar in size to other amphibians. Likely hunted fish and small aquatic organisms) 
Speed: At least Below Average Human (Had a salamander-like body and would swim in an eel-like tail locomotion. May have been a sluggish swimmer, though its "horns" may have aided it in traveling more effectively through the water by acting as a hydrofoil, decreasing dragCruickshank, A. R. I.; Skews, B. W. (1980). "The Functional Significance of Nectridean Tabular Horns (Amphibia: Lepospondyli)". Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 209 (1177): 513–537. doi:10.1098/rspb.1980.0110. S2CID 110443064.)
Lifting Strength: Below Average Human (Would have had a similar mass to a cat)
Striking Strength: At least Below Average Human level
Durability: At least Below Average Human level
Stamina: Unknown
Range: Standard Melee Range
Intelligence: Animalistic
Weaknesses: Was suited almost solely for an aquatic lifestyle. Like other amphibians, it would desiccate if unable to keep itself moist
==Gallery==
Diplocaulus BW (flipped).jpg|Typical reconstruction of Diplocaulus, Wikimedia Commons
630 diplocaulus r. hein pickle.webp
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The-diplocaulus-is-an-extinct-amphibian-that-lived-during-v0-ewxu64nn2e8b1.jpg|Art by Sergey Krasovskiy
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
Category:Characters
Category:Real World
Category:Amphibians
Category:Tail Users
Category:Paleozoic Era
Category:Carboniferous Period
Category:Permian Period
Category:Species
Category:Animals
Category:Small Sized Characters
Category:Bodily Weaponry Users
Category:Underwater Breathing Users
Category:Enhanced Senses Users