Ironback Oropede

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Ironback Oropede
(Ferrocisternus ferrus)
Artwork of Ironback Oropede
Species is extinct.
21/135, Habitat loss (Ice age)
Creator Nergali Other
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Siderobiota
Ferrovermes
Stomatobatii
Oralipediformes
Ferrocisternidae
Ferrocisternus
Ferrocisternus ferrus
Week/Generation 20/131
Habitat Martyk Sandstone Sea Caves, Clayren Tropical Coast, Clayren Tropical Beach
Size 20 cm Long
Support Unknown
Diet Lithovore (Iron), Scavenger (Carrion)
Respiration Unknown
Thermoregulation Unknown
Reproduction Fragmentation, Larva Budding
Descendant of Ancestor of


The ironback oropede has replaced its ancestor the cave oropede and has spread to Clayren Coast and Clayren Beach. It is no longer a solely aquatic species but is now amphibious. It can now store water within its body which allows it to come on land for a short time. After an hour or so it will need to return to the water to replenish its supply. Its shell has become both larger and thicker, providing it with more protection from predators.

Living Relatives (click to show/hide)

These are randomly selected, and organized from lowest to highest shared taxon. (This may correspond to similarity more than actual relation)
  • Roaming Oropede (order Oralipediformes)