Titanopteryx

***Titanopteryx*** are large predatory pterosaurs only known from the West Central Sector of planet FMM UV-32, but are likely found throught the planet due to their potential flight range. They are currently available to hunt on the Western Tour of the Central Sector.

## Biology

   *Titanopteryx* features mostly browns and tans covering its body, likely to help it camouflage. The animal also features a orange patch around its throat region, with the exact purpose of this being uncertain as both sexes have this bright colouration. The pterosaurs also posses a bright blue mouth which its function is also uncertain.

*Titanopteryx* share similar morphology to that of other more common pterosaurs, like *Pteranodon*, only with extreme anatomical alterations, most notably its size, the head alone of *Titanopteryx* being longer then *Pteranodon's* entire wingspan. This massive size allows *Titanopteryx* to be quite high on the food chain, being known to swallow animals as large as *Velociraptor* whole and overpowering larger animals like *Spinosaurus* and *Chasmosaurus*. While large, this animal still has threats in the form of large predatory dinosaurs such as *Tyrannosaurus* and *Ceratosaurus.*

Despite this pterosaur's sheer size, *Titanopteryx* can achive powered flight, making it more then capable of corssing into other sector's, though no other specimens have been documented outside of western Centralia. This animals flight capabilities give it a notable advantage when hunting, allowing it to spot potential prey or predators from high above with its keen eyesight.

*Titanopteryx's* other senses are also highly developed making this animal almost impossible for human hunters to sneak up on. These keen senses are what allow this animal to detect ground threats it cannot contend with due to its fragile body, so much so that if their wings are damaged at all they are unable to fly which is their main method of escape as they run slowly, their long neck an easy target for large predatory dinosaurs.

*Titanopteryx* have a wide range of vocalizations, which shows a high level of intelligence. Most of these volcalizations are rather haunting, with deep moans, bellows, cries, and beak clicking. The purpose of most of these calls is currently unknown but some appear to display threat, curiosity, panic and even a purr, seemingly showing content.

*Titanopteryx* are notably rare, so much so that they weren't documented on DHC's initial analysis of the sector. Over the years, rumors would begin to pop up of a *Pteranodon*, ten times the size, that would chase and even kill hunters. It was later givin the name *"Beelzebub's bird"* due to its harrowing cries and supposed horrifc appearence. These stories would slowly increase, until one day a DHC reconnaissance drone would capture fotage of the beast now known as *Titanopteryx*, during a routine servay of Manya Jungle. After this first offical sighting, DHC would send out multiple scouting, zoological and xenobilogical expiditions to locate and study this rare animal.

After the inital spotting of *Titanopteryx*, sightings would begin to slowly increase with sightings now being frequent enough that DHC allows for the purchase of licences to hunt these animals for a hefty price. Only the most wealthy or acclaimed hunters may outright purchase a licence. There is a tag lottery that happens every year where anyone may have the oportunity to hunt this anmal for a cheaper fee then a outright licence. However this is not a guarantee. Most of the money gained through the purchase of licences or through the lottery go towards DHC's research into *Titanopteryx*.