Ukrequin

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Ukrequin
(Selachouksip primus)
Main image of Ukrequin
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorHydromancerx Other
Week/Generation22/144
HabitatIchthy Polar River, Ichthy Salt Lake
Size40 cm Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietCarnivore (Shockshell Gilltail, Ichthy Gilltail, Burrowing Quid)
RespirationActive (Lungs)
ThermoregulationUnknown
ReproductionSexual, Eggs in Water, Two Sexes
Taxonomy
Domain
Superkingdom
Kingdom
Subkingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Viridisagania
Mancerxa
Siphonozoa
Konydonta (info)
Arachnopoda
Eleovenatoriformes
Selachouksipidae
Selachouksip
Selachouksip primus
Ancestor:Descendants:

The ukrequin replaced its ancestor, the riverskipper. With its relative the ukback being the top predator on the river banks it evolved a more aquatic lifestyle. Its back claw become a tail fin and its back legs became pectoral fins. Its front arms moved up close to its hollow harpoon-like tooth and become toothy mandibles. These help grab onto prey while it injects strong acid into it so it can liquefy the insides and suck it back out.

Its large green eyes are always on the look out for prey since it cannot hear or smell. It has developed a more advanced respiratory system with primitive lungs that connect to a blowhole on its forehead. While it can hold its breath for a long time, it must come to the surface to breathe.

It has developed a more advanced spine which helps keep its shape and control its side to side swimming movement. It is cold-blooded and can last for months without eating. They are ambush predators and will strike with a burst of speed. They are not social at all and will only meet to mate.