Lazarussuchus (SciiFii)

The pygmy river chomper (Lazarussuchus familiaris) is a species of amphibious reptile of the order Choristodera, a group of aquatic reptiles that first appeared in the Middle Jurassic, that originally lived in Europe during the Palaeocene all the way to the Miocene as an extinct species of Lazarussuchus and the genus itself was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern wetlands, lakes, rivers, and ponds across Europe to help boost biodiversity. The pygmy river chomper is small and superficially lizard-like in appearance, with its skull of only about 4.53 centimeters long (1.78 inches), and the total body and tail length being just over 30 centimetres (11.81 inches) long. The pygmy river chomper does not have scales, although it has some spines running down its neck and tail, while its hindfeet (pes) are not webbed, and a dark stained region with a crenellated edge is present above the caudal vertebrae of the tail, supporting of a crest similar to those found in some other reptiles, like the tuatara, lizards and crocodiles. It has also been known to dig burrows, despite being an amphibious reptile. As a carnivore, the pygmy river chomper feeds primarily on insects, small fish, and frogs, usually aquatic species, although it can feed on some terrestrial species. After mating, female pygmy river chompers lay their eggs in a hole in the riverbank and then cover them up for protection. Clutch size is 8 to 10 eggs and eggs stay underground for five or six month. Once the baby pygmy river chompers hatch, they are completely independent and there is no parental care given. The average lifespan of this species is between 12 and 15 years. The conservation status of the pygmy river chomper is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the pygmy river chomper's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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