Broad-snouted ropen (SciiFii)

The broad-snouted ropen (Candentidactylus australiensis) is a species of dimorphodontid pterosaur that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and the flock of broad-snouted ropens were planned to be included in many of the zoos and safari parks of northeastern Australia, but due to unidentified criminals releasing them (possibly as a form of animal rights activist, despite the fact that broad-snouted ropens were happy and healthy even if they weren't in the wild), the broad-snouted ropens have since established feral breeding populations across northern, northeastern, eastern, and southeastern Australia, as well as New Guinea. The broad-snouted ropen has a small wingspan of about 60 cm (24 inches) and weigh around 3.5 oz (0.22 lb), making it the smallest of the ropens and one of the smallest pterosaurs. Unlike other "ropens", the broad-snouted ropen lacks a tall Pteranodon-like crest on its head, and its head resembles very much like the head of a Dimorphodon. Its snout is filled with serrated teeth used for catching insects. It has a long tail stiffened with ligaments like other similarly-sized pterosaurs such as Rhamphorynchus. It has dark grey-colored fur-like pycnofibers all over its body, but unlike most other tetrapods (land vertebrates), including other pterosaurs, males have light-blue organs on their heads, which can glow thanks to the help of bioluminescent bacteria, just like the flashlight fish's organs underneath its eyes, which helps the male ropens to attract the mates. The broad-snouted ropens spends most of its time alone, except during breeding seasons or if the ropen is a caring/protective mother of its hatchlings. The conservation status of the broad-snouted ropen is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the broad-snouted ropen's wide range, and its tolerance to many of human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the coastal cities and suburbs.
Category:Animals
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Category:SciiFii