Rhyladon

Free in the sky and into the air like the birds, many breeds of the Rhyladon and other flying dinosaurs exist the world over, some larger or smaller than others. This breed however is a favorite by its fascination with feeding on fish exclusively, making it a good tamable creature for people near the water that wish for a flying creature of their own power.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Thin and wispy for the most part, as with most flying creatures of it's type

Biological Traits

Thin and wispy bodies with powerful and majestic wings. Multiple smaller breeds of this exist in different design, but these usually number in the larger of the flying dinosaur species

Genetics and Reproduction

Sexual reproduction, eggs taking usually a week to hatch

Growth Rate & Stages

Quick growth rate to maturity

Ecology and Habitats

Widespread habitats, mostly coastal the world over, but highly populated in Erestia

Dietary Needs and Habits

Carnivores, primarily fish species

Additional Information

Domestication

Some dispatches and coastal groups have brought these in their fold to deliver messages over long distances

Facial characteristics

Long sharp pointed beaks with different shades of coloration on their faces

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Widely spread in many coastal environments

Average Intelligence

Not the most intelligent of creatures, but far from dim

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Extraordinary sense of sight due to the height it usually flies at

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Dinosaur

Scientific Name

Lai'caesra

Origin/Ancestry

Natural

Lifespan

20-60 cycles

Average Height

10 feet when standing upright on the ground.

Average Weight

Not a huge amount, light bodies.

Average Length

Length is short, but wingspan on average is around 30-40 feet.

Average Physique

Thin and wispy, but strong musculature for the wings

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Strange colorations at time, though usually purples to blue normally

Geographic Distribution

• Te'za, The Material Plane