Amphibiusaeris Musca

## Evolution and Physical Features

Amphibiusaeris is a descendant of the celernatida branch. It’s lower two proboscis evolved into jaws similar to that of Earth. Males usually have longer and more slim jaws compared to the females which have more round jaws. Males exhibit a large variety of colors to attract mates while the females are mostly grey with green on the tail. The dark colors on the females may help them hide from predators. Males need to be more cautious when alone, as their bright colors may attract predators.

Both males and female Amphibiusaeris have four eyes which help with looking for prey and watching out for predators. Amphibiusaeris have eight limbs, six legs for walking and running on land, and one pair of wings. The wings have very small claws which are evidence of the wings evolving from other arms. Their skeletons are built lightweight so that they can fly more easily and run at higher speeds. The ends of both male and female Amphibiusaeris are shaped like arrows similar to how many European dragons look. In fact, many scientists compare these creatures to dragons. One of the most interesting things about amphibiusaeris is its ability to “breath fire.”  Many creatures swallow gastroliths to help with digesting. Amphibiusaeris swallow piezoelectric crystals and store them in a pouch in their throat for later use. The inside of an amphibiusaeris’s throat is filled with a flammable gas. When it needs to “breath fire” the crystals create a spark which ignites the gas and creates fire. The inside of its throat contains large amounts of thick mucus which protects it from burns until the flame fires out of its mouth. It will use its fire only for hunting or defense.

Amphibiusaeris males have a small point in one part of its tail which it will use for mating. The females have a small hole behind one of its back ridges. The male will inject the part of its tail into that hole and inject sperm into the female.  Eventually the female will create a small nest and lay its eggs under “bone trees.”  The eggs will hatch in a few months, and the parents will teach the baby amphibiusaeris everything that they know. The babies will stay in the pack for their entire life.

## Environment

Amphibiusaeris shares its habitat with many other denizens of the Media Insula tropical rainforest. It usually hunts for many creatures including Hippoicthys, although they will not hesitate to eat small polyspeculatives that live in rivers and streams. They are omnivorous so that their food source is not depleted. Both Smilorhinus and Quetzal Uxoriae hunt the same food. Although being very close to the food chain, they are still hunted.

Female smilorhinus hunt them normally. Amphibiusaeris aren't able to see through the camouflage of the smilorhinus, but when the predator jumps out they will all fly away as fast as they can. Even though they can defend themselves with fire, the venom of smilorhinus will paralyze the victim usually before they can “breathe fire.”  When hunting they will use their slender bodies to stealthily move towards the creature. When it gets close enough it will pounce, it will use fire and claws to eventually bring it down. Usually only one Amphibiusaeris will kill the creature, but if it needs help others will help in taking the prey down. Amphibiusaeris also share their environment with the extremely intelligent Common Climber, although they usually avoid each other. Amphibiusaeris are social with each other but stay distant from other creatures, including Quetzal Uxoriae.