Hoverfish

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The Hoverfish is a small, passive, herbivorous fauna species. It resides mainly in the Kelp Forest, where it slowly swims around the Creepvines or hovers above patches of seagrass.
==Appearance==
The Hoverfish has a teardrop-shaped body with six legs, three on each side. On its head are two black eyes, two small nostrils and a broad mouth, resembling the face of a frog. The legs each have a small, circular pad surrounded by a thin, transparent membrane along the edges.
The Hoverfish's body is mostly a light green in color, except for its back, which features blue-white speckles. Its legs are pale turquoise and its pads are yellow. The dorsal speckles, along with its padded appendages, are capable of emitting bright bioluminescent glows.
==Behavior==
As its name implies, the Hoverfish "hovers" in the water currents between the Creepvines, and "swims" rather slowly. When approached by the player, the creature will not flee.
The Hoverfish will approach other fish and push them around. It will also do this to the bodies of deceased fish.
The Hoverfish appears to show the most emotion compared to other edible fauna, as it will blink, wiggle, smile and shake its head in fear when being held.
Hoverfish can be found around Reefback Leviathans, usually in groups of two or three.
==Uses in Crafting==
==Energy Value==
==Data Bank Entry==
A small, cautious herbivore, commonly found in kelp-rich environments.
1. Charged Footpads:
Six unique limb appendages feature charged pads capable of ionizing the surrounding water. The hoverfish uses this ability to maintain its position against the current as it feeds from kelp and lichen.
Assessment: Edible
==Gallery==
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Hoverfish5.jpg|Front view
Hoverfish4.jpg|Side profile
Hoverfish6.jpg|Dorsal view
Hoverfish7.jpg|Bioluminescence
HoverfishSizeref.jpg|Size comparison between a Hoverfish and the player
HoldingHoverfish2.jpg|A Hoverfish held in the player's hand at night
HoverfishGrab2.jpg|A Hoverfish held in the player's hand during the day
Hoverfish (10).jpg|Closeup of the face
hoverfish-01.jpg|Hoverfish in its natural habitat
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hoverfishconcept2.png|Concept art, as featured in the Twisty Bridges' Concept Art
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Hoverfishmodel.png|Model from Sketchfab
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==Trivia==
*A message displayed by the PDA upon the player first acquiring a cooked Hoverfish suggests that the flavour of the meat leaves something to be desired.
*Hoverfish slightly resemble real-life water skimmers.
*Hoverfish appear to display a greater emotional range than most other fauna if watched closely while being held in the player's hand.
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Category:Passive
Category:Bioluminescent
Category:Cathemeral
Category:Crash Zone
Category:Crash Zone Mesas
Category:Consumables
Category:Fauna
Category:Herbivores
Category:Kelp Forest
Category:Kelp Forest Caves
Category:Primary Containment Facility