Ghadiyael

Rhamphosuchus crassidens

Ghadiyael

“ Only when you have crossed the river can you say that the crocodile has a lump on his snout. ”

Ashanti

Scientific Taxonomy & Character Information

Domain: Eukaryota

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Reptilia

Order: Crocodylia

Family: Gavialidae

Genius: Rhamphosuchus

Species: Rhamphosuchus crassidens

Descendant: gavials

Named by: Hugh Falconer and Proby Cautley

Year Published: 1840

Size: 15 to 18 m (49 to 59 ft) in length; 1.8 m tall in height; 1,000 kg in weight

Lifespan: 50+ years

Type: Reptiles (Gavials)

Title: Big Gavial

Pantheon: 

Time Period: Miocene (5.333–2.588 Ma)

Alignment: Bad

Threat Level: ★★★★★★★

Diet: Carnivorous

Elements: Water

Inflicts: Watered, gnashed, bleeding, sundered

Weaknesses: Electric

Casualties: ???

Based On: itself

Conservation Status: 

Ghadiyael (Rhamphosuchus crassidens) is an extinct species of gavialid crocodylians. It lived during the Miocene and its fossils have been found in two regions; the Siwalik Hills of Pakistan and India as well as the Sindh region of Pakistan.

Etymology

Ghadiyael is the word from Pakistani Conservationist Hunters from Urdu: گھڑیال (Ghadiyāl), which means "gavial".

Physical Appearance

Ghadiyael had a long, beak-like snout (hence the name) with conical, gripping teeth, perfectly designed to catch large, slippery fish. It was one of the largest crocodilians to have ever lived, growing to a maximum of 11.4 meters (36 feet), completely outgrowing any living crocodile. They are the longest Cenozoic crocodilian that does not live in the Holocene; Rhamphosuchus was perfectly designed for catching fish. The extended, narrow snout was barely visible in the murky rivers where it lived, and when its prey was least expecting it, it'd jump up and catch them by surprise, gripping them in its teeth and swallowing it shortly after.


It had a long, strong tail designed for efficient swimming, and also had short, stout legs, like all crocodilians. Like its modern-day cousin, the gharial. It also had thick, leathery skin, designed for extra protection against rivals, such as other crocs.

Abilities

Ghadiyael was a very good swimmer and was probably able to swim at fairly fast paces to catch quick fish. It'd jump up and catch them by surprise, gripping them in its teeth and swallowing it shortly after.

Ecology

The closest related to gharials, the first few non crocodilian in the world, found elsewhere in India to Sri Lanka.

Behavior

Rhamphosuchus is a highly aggressive species and will attack with its massive elongated jaws, like most modern crocodiles. They often lie perfectly still in their river habitats, seeking the perfect moment to ambush their unsuspecting prey. Occasionally, they will scurry onto land to kill prey from humans to other larger ones to smaller ones with large and long snouts.

Distribution and Habitat

The Ghadiyael was located in the former swamp areas in the Siwalik Hills of Pakistan and India as well as the Sindh region of Pakistan.


Tamed

Rhamphosuchus was very aggressive to tame, so you find a tall rock you can stand on and begin firing darts/arrows from. Ranged attacks are best as they keep you out of it's reach and to knock out its unconscious with tranquilizer projectiles or heavy objects for increasing tame. Or for baby Rhamphosuchus by feeding more meat.

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