African Toothed-gull

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– Margaret Mead

Scientific Taxonomy & Character Information

Domain: Eukaryota

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Reptilia

Order: Odontopterygiformes

Family: Pelagornithidae

Genius: †Pelagornis

Species: †Pelagornis mauretanicus

Descendant: Pelagornids

Named by: Cécile Mourer-Chauviré and Denis Geraads

Year Published: 2008

Size: 5.6 long in length (wingspan); 3.0 m long in length (body); 1.19 cm tall in height; 250 kg in weight

Lifespan: 15 to 40+ years

Type:

Reptiles (Archosaurs)
Birds (Odontopterygiforms)

Title:

Moroccan Ancient Seabird

Pantheon: Terran/Gaian

Time Period: Aquitanian (Early Miocene)

Alignment: Neutral

Threat Level: ★★★

Diet: Carnivorous 🥩🐟🥓🪲

Elements: Water, air, combat, dark

Inflicts: Waterblight, bleeding, vomitblight

Weaknesses: Rock (50% immune), electric, combat, fae

Casualties: ???

Based On: itself

Conservation Status:

Earth: Extinct (EX) – IUCN Red List
Reinachos/Ityosel: Vulnerable (VU) – IUCN Red List

Pelagornis mauretanicus is the extinct species of Pelagornis named in 2008. It was a slightly distinct and markedly younger species. Its remains have been found in 2.5 Ma Gelasian (Late Pliocene/Early Pleistocene, MN17) deposits at Ahl al Oughlam (Morocco). The only species in Africa.

Etymology

In Greek and Latin words for pelagic bird.

Physical Appearance

A relative of modern seagulls, Pelagornis is instantly recognizable from the more common terns and gulls by its size, than the albatross. With a wingspan rivaling Argentavis, it also possesses a beak filled with tooth-like projections for snagging fish, as well as webbed feet for paddling upon the ocean surface when it must rest its wings.

Abilities

Pelagornis uses their sharp tooth-like or knob-like extensions of the bill's margin, called "pseudo-teeth," which would have enabled the living animal to better grip and grasp slippery prey and piercing unprotected parts of the body.

Weaknesses

Because of their ability to fly, ranged or magic weaponry is recommended.

Ecology

When on water, Pelagornis lands safely and becomes a fast swimmer.

Behavior

Wild Pelagornis are naturally shy creatures that will fly away at the first sign of conflict.

Distribution and Habitat

Fossils of Pelagornis have been found in.

Movement Pattern: Full Migrant
Individual Type: Solo and Gather
Population Trend: Stable
Population: ???
Locomotion: Versatile
Habitat: All
Earth: Algeria; Egypt; Lebanon; Morocco; Sudan; Tunisia

Tamed

Pelagornis will not eat normal raw or cooked meats, rather than eat dead fish both chick and adult only brought by a survivor.

Lore

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