Leaffer

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Leaffer
(Ambulobullaphytus megaleaf)
Artwork of Leaffer
Species is extinct.
22/?, unknown cause
Creator Hydromancerx Other
Taxonomy
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Subclass
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Mancerxa
Chloropodia
Phyllauria
Olfactoptica
Arukukimancerces
Ambulobullidae
Ambulobullaphytus
Ambulobullaphytus megaleaf
Week/Generation 19/129
Habitat Huggs-Yokto Desert, Huggs-Yokto High Desert, Huggs Scrub
Size 75 cm Long
Support Unknown
Diet Fruitivore (Spikeblades seeds, Purpleblades berries), Photosynthesis
Respiration Unknown
Thermoregulation Unknown
Reproduction Sexual, Wooden Egg-Nuts, Two Sexes


The leaffer replaced its ancestor the lumbering ketter. Its ancestor was so big and slow that predators easily picked them off. Those born with legs like their distant ancestors survived. In addition those also born with more leaves than normal survived and within a short time they grew many leaves on their backs.

Not all of their ancestors adaptions were phased out; some were improved upon. For instance rather than having their entire legs as a water carrying device they grow bubbles on the sides of their legs to store water in. This allowed them to both store up water and move. Their skin is not as thick as their ancestors were but this allows for more flexibility when running from predators. In addition with so many more leaves absorbing sunlight it has much more energy and thus can stay more active. They can go longer between drinking and can even regulate their body heat better.

Their reproduction has also evolved. They will still mate by kissing. They will grow wooden seed-eggs rather than zygote balls. When the seed-eggs have developed enough they are spit out and then buried near by fresh water. Once they hatch the tiny offspring will have food and water nearby to consume until they are large enough to leave their oasis homes.

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)
  • Ringtailed Ketter (subclass Olfactoptica)
  • Undergroundi (class Phyllauria)