Crimson Leviathan

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Crimson Leviathan
(Charybdichthys marosa)
Main image of Crimson Leviathan
Species is extinct.
22/?, unknown cause
Information
CreatorNergali Other
Week/Generation20/133
HabitatLadyM Ocean (Abyss Zone)
Size12 m Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportEndoskeleton (Bone)
DietFilter-Feeder (Whorl, Whorl Needler, Pollinating Darkswarmer)
RespirationActive (Nasal Gills)
ThermoregulationEctotherm
ReproductionSexual, 2 Sexes, Live Birth
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Carpozoa
Spondylozoa
Teratobyssa
Squalichthyes (info)
Eusqualichthyes
Charybdichthidae
Charybdichthys
Charybdichthys marosa
Ancestor:Descendants:

The crimson leviathan is the result of abyssal gigantism. Descended from speckled snarks that began to filter-feed on small macroscopic organisms and followed such organisms as the pollinating darkswarmer into the depths. Now one of the largest living organisms of Sagan 4, it feeds on some of the tiniest of macroscopic life consisting of everything 10 cm long and smaller. They are a slow growing species that tend to live alone in the darkness of the abyss. They are lethargic animals that require less food compared to surface dwelling creatures that reach similar sizes.

While still possessing teeth, they have become more needle-like, making them more effective at snagging small prey, though they are not truly necessary in adult crimson leviathans who merely swallow their prey whole with large gulping actions, taking in large amounts of water as well. Their rear fins have atrophied, and have been counter-measured by larger, more powerful front fins and tail.

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