Neoankylosaurus (SciiFii)

Neoankylosaurus sciifii (name meaning "SciiFii's new fused lizard"), also known as the paradise combat juggernaut and the juggernaut-of-paradise, is a species of large herbivorous armored dinosaur that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, scrublands, and deserts across North America to help boost biodiversity. One of the largest ankylosaurs, Neoankylosaurus sciifii is generally between 6 and 8 metres (20 and 26 feet) long and weigh between 4.8 and 8 tonnes (4.7 and 7.9 long tons) when fully grown. It is quadrupedal, with a broad, robust body. It has a wide, low skull, with two horns pointing backward from the back of the head, and two horns below these that points backward and down. Unlike other ankylosaurs, its nostrils face sideways rather than towards the front. The front part of the jaws is covered in a beak, with rows of small, leaf-shaped teeth farther behind it. It is covered in armor plates, or osteoderms, with bony half-rings covering the neck, and has a large club on the end of its tail. Bones in the skull and other parts of the body are fused, increasing their strength, and this feature is the source of the genus name. Neoankylosaurus sciifii is a member of the family Ankylosauridae, and its closest relatives are Anodontosaurus and Euoplocephalus. Neoankylosaurus sciifii is a slow-moving animal, able to make quick movements when necessary. Its broad muzzle makes Neoankylosaurus sciifii a non-selective browser. Neoankylosaurus sciifii is adaptable to life in the more arid environments, being able to extract the water from the several desert plant species in parts of its range, and can live without water for 3-4 months, allowing it to survive in flourish in the deserts. Sinuses and nasal chambers in the snout are used for heat and water balance and for vocalization, which consists of deep snorts, growls, and grunts. The tail club is used in defense against any possible predators or in intraspecific combat. The males especially have inflatable red skin pouches on each side of its nostrils to attract the females during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of Neoankylosaurus sciifii is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the species' wide range.
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