Hydraclaws

Basic Information

Anatomy

Hydraclaws, the only species that can live both in water and land. These huge dragons are built for living deep underwater. They have webbed talons, a fluke tail, sensitive snouts and gills. Hydraclaws have hooked talons, perfect for gripping fish and other aquatic animals. In the water, they communicate with ultrasound like dolphins. Can survive in high pressure water such as oceans and seas. Hydraclaws have smooth scales. Hydraclaws are horrible at flight due to not having hollow bones. They can't fly for long distances without getting tired and can't manouver well in air.

Ecology and Habitats

Live in saltwater like seas and oceans. Either deep or shallow water.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They eat aquatic animals like fish, sharks, whales, seals, squid etc

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

In the very distant past, hydraclaw livers were illegally sold as 'cures' for illness.

Facial characteristics

Dark marks on the snout tip and ISOs.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Found in the south ocean of Nyrogecia.

Average Intelligence

Hydraclaws are intelligent and very literary dragons.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Good night vision Aquatic lifestyle Strength Smooth scales Sensory organs on snout

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Tiny fish sometimes graze their scales when in water.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Named after water, sea animals, etc

Average Technological Level

Very advanced due to anux enchantion magic.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Pirrinic, Symbollic

Lifespan

120 years

Average Height

3.5m

Average Weight

7700kg

Average Length

10m

Average Physique

Buff and built for swimming.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

They are dark blues, greens, rarely blacks and purples.

Geographic Distribution

• Hydra's Marsh
• Outpost
• Shark Gulf
• Turquoise Tides