Dunklaestus

== Description ==
=== Behavior ===
* They will move the frills along their body to communicate when underwater, similarly to sign language.
** Their frills also move around based on what they're doing; for example, when swimming they sag back to cut through the water better.
*** When on land the frills help disperse heat and keep them cool.
* When laying, will open their mouths to let small creatures clean their teeth. 
* sleep with half of their brain awake like dolphins can.
* They love to sun bathe.
== Appearance ==
The is a quadrupedal, amphibious creature that shares many similarities to the prehistoric fish Dunkleosteus, but with two pairs of tetrapod legs. It has armor covering its head, neck, chest, legs, and underbelly. It also has two sails, one that starts on the top of the back, and the other underneath the start of its tail after the two pelvic fins, these two sails can be seen running down to the end of its tail. Additionally, the start of two small sails can be seen on its chest and back. The appears to be colored with shades of black, brown, and light blue.
=== Males ===
Males present two decorative undulated spike-like sails emerging from the top and underneath its neck.
=== Females ===
Females present a single decorative straight spike-like sail emerging from the top of its neck, and additional patterns on its caudal fin.
== Abilities ==
== Carry-able Creatures ==
== Trivia ==
* Concept by Freakshow (⊰᯽ rift#2211).
** The was inspired by a prehistoric creature (likely the Dunkleosteus).
* Redesign concept by icecreamNavacodo.
** The redesign was inspired by the original , big reptiles, and scaled fish.
== Gallery ==
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Main =
This tab is intended to present official concept sheets and color palettes for the .
DunklaestusConceptM.png|Male redesign concept art
DunklaestusConceptF.png|Female redesign concept art
Dunklaestus.jpg|Former concept art
DunkPalette.png|' primary color palette
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Development =
This tab is intended to present anything showcased during the process of development for the , such as the creation of models, animations, and poses.
Dunklaestus redesign rigged.webp| redesign rigged
Dunklaestus redesign sneek peek.webp|Redesign teaser, featuring ' foot
DunklaestusDev1|Clip provided by Triefelgrim (Wolfragon), CoS Discord, 1/13/2023
DunklaestusDev2|Clip provided by Triefelgrim (Wolfragon), CoS Discord, 1/13/2023
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References =
This tab is intended to present anything to further observe the ' design, inspirations, and changes in growth stages for reference.
Juvi-Dunkle.png|Juvenile 
Dunkle-Teen.png|Teen 
Dunklaestus Adult.png|Adult 
Dunklaestus Male vs Female Designs.png|Dimorphism between male and female 
785 dunkleosteus felipe arias.webp|Dunkleosteus, which is the possible inspiration behind 
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Mutations =
This tab is intended to present how different Mutations appear on the .
DunklaestusTrialAlbinism.jpg|Albino juvenile 
DunklaestusTrialFrostburn.jpg|Frostburn 
DunklaestusTrialGlimmer.png|Glimmer day/night
DunklaestusTrialGlimmer.jpg|Glimmer 
DunklaestusTrialGlow Tail.jpg|Glow Tail 
DunklaestusTrialPiebald.jpg|Piebald 
DunklaestusShimmerGlimmer.png|Shimmer + Glimmer 
DunklaestusTrialZombified.png|Zombified 
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Other =
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DunklaestusThumbnail.png| in the game's icon during its release, by retronintendo102
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