Þaplú Salamanders

Þaplú Salamanders¹ are several species of giant salamanders found in lakes and rivers in Ela'k Forest and Jarrak Forest. The largest of these is the þap'orlan salamander (over two meters long) in Erra Lake, ancestor of the semi-domesticated varieties raised by the Útels.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Resemble normal salamanders, though with wrinklier skin.

Ecology and Habitats

Mostly found in lakes and rivers, sometimes marshes.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Mostly eat fish or frogs, occasionally carcasses or small animals in or by the water if they get the chance. Tamed varieties are fed leftovers similarly to pigs.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Found in Erra Lake, Úvelan Lake, Rakolúð Lake and Zaþil Lake, and the rivers Óf, Eastern Óf, Húrr River, Þán River, Háv'þal River and Vúðúk River.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Able to detect small changes in water pressure to make up for poor eyesight.

¹Original icelandic: þaplúmöndrur, singular: þaplúmandra

by Lappalingur

Lifespan

Around 20 years in the wild.

Average Height

Length usually at or a little over 2 metres.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Mostly dull in colour, with brighter spots and stripes on the legs or a bright stripe along the spine.