Metriorhynchus (SciiFii)

Metriorhynchus ichthyocauda is a species of marine crocodyliform that originally lived in the oceans during the Middle to Late Jurassic as an extinct species, Metriorhynchus brevirostris, and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern world's oceans to help boost biodiversity. Metriorhynchus ichthyocauda is a d was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the world's oceans to help boost biodiversity. Metriorhynchus ichthyocauda is a carnivore that primarily preys on smaller, slippery prey such as fish and squid, although it has been occasionally seen hunting small sea turtles, seabirds, small pterosaurs, and small marine mammals. Metriorhynchus ichthyocauda spends throughout its entire life out at sea, unlike true crocodilians, due to its specialization for a fully-aquatic lifestyle. Because of being entirely aquatic, Metriorhynchus ichthyocauda gives birth to live young similarly to marine mammals, with the young being born tail-first to avoid drowning before the young takes the first breath of air. Metriorhynchus ichthyocauda is a solitary animal that spends throughout most of its life alone except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of Metriorhynchus ichthyocauda is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the reptile's wide range.
Category:Animals
Category:Species
Category:SciiFii