Dwarf Maineiac Gilltail

The dwarf maineiac gilltail split from its ancestor the marine gilltail. It adapted freshwater and shrunk dramatically in size thanks to island dwarfism. It did this in order to feed on the pioneer minicrystal which are also very small. Like its larger cousin it too feeds on the green photosythetic chitin of the pioneer minicrystal. Its strong beak allows it to break off pieces and leaves the red fungi-like parts to re-grow. Their coloring is black and green to blend in with the black volcanic mud and the green pioneer minicrystals. During matting season males will fight over females by clashing beaks. The winner gets to mate with the female and then the eggs are laid into the mud.