Pyrrhyx

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**Species name: Pyrrhyx**

Life span: 250-300 years.

Baby: hatch- 15 years.

Juvenile: 15- 60 years

Adolescent: 60-150 years

Adult: 150-250 years

Elderly: 250- Death

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**Location:** Jungles East of Talaria

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**Are they tameable?** Adults are not tameable. Ones raised from an egg stolen from the nest may become a temperamental ally to its perceived “parent”.

**Rideable?:** There is no known record of someone riding a Pyrrhyx. It is unclear if it is possible as they are incredibly unpredictable.

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**Abilities:**

**Crystalline Scales:** These vibrant, gem-like scales are not just for show. They offer the Pyrrhyx protection from most physical attacks and can refract light in ways that can momentarily blind or confuse foes. These scales can also aid with camoflaging by shifting colors and patterns, which Pyrrhyx use often as stealth is their primary method of attacks. These scales are very valuable when harvested properly, even maintaining their camouflage properties when handled with care.

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**Echolocation:** The dense jungles of Talaria require more than just eyesight for navigation. The Pyrrhyx can emit high-pitched sounds, undetectable to most species, to navigate in complete darkness or dense foliage. Pyrrhyx are very vocal amongst themselves, and use these clicks to communicate.

**Enhanced Agility:** Pyrrhyx have increased stamina and agility as an adaptation from living in the jungles.

**Brute Force:** Pyrrhyx are very strong, formidable opponents when happened upon. Their Jaws are lined with sharp teeth, with a bite force to match its domineering size.

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**Weaknesses:**

**Echolocation Disruption:** If their echolocation ability is disrupted by loud, chaotic noises, the Pyrrhyx can become disoriented.

**Vulnerable Spots**: Their underbelly is soft, reptilian skin, which is easily pierced or sliced.

**Specialized:** Pyrrhyx are very specialised to their surroundings, and are unable to survive well outside of their habitat. They dehydrate easily, and rely heavily on the large amount of prey needed to sustain their large sizes found in the jungle. When older, they can be found wading in pools found in the jungle, surviving off fish.

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**Offspring/procreation:**

The Pyrrhyx lays a single egg every 15-60 years. They will not reproduce again until their offspring is capable of hunting on its own, relying heavily on its mother for hunting skills and nourishment. This forms a strong maternal bond.

Pyrrhyx mate for life, and both parents guard the egg fiercely until it hatches.

**How territorial:** Extremely. The jungles of Talaria are filled with many dangers, but the territories of the Pyrrhyx are the most perilous. They mark their domains with clawed/snapped trees and dens of bones.

**Aggressive?:** Highly aggressive to intruders, but they do not hunt for sport. Their aggression is primarily defensive in nature, aimed at protecting their territory and offspring.

**Diet:** Carnivorous, only hunting for satiation.

**Temperament:** Highly aggressive. They are known to strike first at any hint of threat, sometimes resulting in harming one of their own kin by accident. They do not form packs, and travel usually Female with offspring, until they leave their mother’s side. Male Pyrrhyx are solitary, only approaching female Pyrrhyx to mate.

**Enemies:** Pyrrhyx are the apex of the Talarian jungles unless a dragon was to travel through.

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**Credits: AsherahAzaraak**

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