Crushermaw Scylarian

One of the odder members of the scylarian family, the crushermaw scylarian has split from its ancestor and taken to warmer waters. Its most prominent feature are the large fang-like teeth that make up the majority of its jaws. Despite their fearsome appearance, they are of little use in combat and instead are used for rooting through the sand and crushing the shells of its prey. They also have use in courtship displays, and males with larger "fangs" are more than likely to attract the most mates. Not particularly fast in the water, this species tends to lazily float about close to the shore where its equally slow - if not slower - prey are most abundant. Solitary creatures, they rely on their spiny protrusions to ward off potential predators. Breeding often occurs just before the colder months of the year, allowing the young, which typically number from 2 to 3 in number, to be born just as the warmer months arrive. Parents provide their young with no parental care.