Aleicuda

== Description ==
=== Behavior ===
* The is an open ocean, surface/mid-water predator. It can hunt alone or in groups, the latter of which is typically led by one individual who coordinates hunts. The lead can be of either gender.
** In a group hunt, s can coordinate attacks on small schools of fish, with one acting as the main attacker and the others acting as supports to keep the fish in a tight ball.
** Lone have been observed working with Koipise to hunt fish, but this behavior is rare.
* can occasionally be seen cleaning its six pectoral fins with kelp. Also, it often rubs up on rocks or allows smaller creatures to pick parasites from its skin.
* is a vertical migrator and will move closer to the surface at night while staying slightly deeper during the day to avoid predators.
** Their main and most noteworthy predator is Axothan.
* will die if it fully dries out, which can occur if it accidentally beaches itself while gliding.
=== Artist Headcanon ===
* s can be seen as a good omen, as they are usually seen when fish stocks and prey are abundant!
== Appearance ==
The is a long creature with features reminiscent of a nothosaur, eel, lancet fish, and flying fish, with a head similar to that of a barracuda. It has a long neck and narrow head, with translucent fins on its head, neck, back, and tail. Three opaque fins line its stomach, while another three adorn the distal tail, resembling some kind of shark-like caudal fins. From the torso sprout three pairs of flippers, all of which have translucent membranes. Short spiked armor plates line its neck and lower body/tail base, while stripes are found on its torso and the tip of its tail. Its colour palette consists of green, gold, white, black, brown, and grey.
=== Males ===
Males have an additional small translucent fin pair on their snout.
=== Females ===
Females have no additional features.
== Abilities ==
== Carry-able Creatures ==
== Trivia ==
* Concept by HappyPoltergeist.
** was inspired by flying fish, barracuda, lancetfish, tuna, ribbon eels, and marlins.
** In the concept art of the Glimmer variant, the species is referred to as Alepicuda.
* currently borrows modified calls from Beezu and Lerachu.
* is the first fully-aquatic secret mission creature.
* On Aleicuda's concept art, it is depicted with an extra extension on the tailfin. this was never added into the final design.
== Gallery ==
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Main =
This tab is intended to present official concept sheets and color palettes for the .
AleicudaConcept.png| concept art
AlepicudaGlimmerConcept.png| Glimmer concept art
AleicudaPalette.png|'s primary color palette
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Development =
This tab is intended to present anything showcased during the process of development for the , such as the creation of models, animations, and poses.
AleicudaRigged.png|Rigged 
AleicudaDev1|Clip provided by Triefelgrim (Wolfragon), CoS Discord, 2/28/2023
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References =
This tab is intended to present anything to further observe the 's design, inspirations, and changes in growth stages for reference.
JuviAlei.png|Juvenile 
Aleicuda Juvenile.png|Juvenile , under view
TeenAlei.png|Teen 
Aleicuda Teen Underview.png|Teen Aleicuda, under view
AdultFAlei.png|Adult female 
AdultMAlei.png|Adult male 
Aleicuda Adult.png|Adult , under view
Aleicuda Male vs Female Designs.png|A closer view of 's gender dimorphism
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Mutations =
This tab is intended to present how different Mutations appear on the .
AleicudaTrialAlbinism.png|Albino 
AleicudaTrialDiamond.jpg|Diamond 
AleicudaTrialGlimmer.png|Glimmer day/night
Default Glimmer Aleicuda.png|Glimmer 
AleicudaTrialGlow Tail.jpg|Glow Tail 
AleicudaTrialMelanism.png|Melanistic 
AleicudaTrialShadow.jpg|Shadow 
AleicudaTrialShimmer.png|Shimmer 
AleicudaTrialZombified.jpeg|Zombified 
AleicudaTrialOvergrown.webp|Overgrown 
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Other =
This tab is intended to present images related to the that don't fit into the other tabs.
Aleicuda Sand Breath.png|'s Sand Breath ability
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Category:Glimmer
Category:Reuses Calls