Genus Tikonnis

This genus is most known for its remarkable friendliness and intelligence. With many species having impressive brain to body ratios and complex forms of communication. What distinguishes them most from the other pescanguids is their wild teeth. Often looking thrown together like some kind of horrific eldritch movie monster, these teeth do have purposes in causing fatal wounds to their larger prey targets while also making it difficult for smaller prey animals to escape once captured in their jaws.

Common Tiko (Sea Serpent) (Tikonnis tiko)

It is the second largest member of its family at roughly 6-8m (19-26ft) long and are most well known among popular media in terms of pescanguids aside from the common paddlesnout dolo. Tikos in general are very curious animals and will actively play with food or prey that they find until their curiosity is dwindles and they just eat the prey. Tikos in general are widely considered apex predators with many even going as far as hunting larger species of shark such as the tiger shark or the bull shark as well as the smaller species of dolos. Unfortunately, tikos had been the subject of capture amongst poachers or individuals working for SplashWorld. But since the release of the infamous documentary, "Serpents: The Truth of Tikos", this is no longer a practice. Indeed, this has caused wild tiko populations to slowly increase

The Common Tiko (Sea Serpent)

A closeup of the Sea Serpent's head

Arctic Tiko (Tikonnis glacialis)

The arctic tiko, known also as the “arkiko” by recent online groups is typically found in the frigid waters of the Arctic regions but still regularly visits warmer, more tropical waters. Physically, it is characterized by its sleek, streamlined body, adapted for swift and agile movement through icy waters with elegant long bodies that reach up to 14m (46ft) in length. The tiko's body is adorned with a stunning array of colours, ranging from icy blues and whites to shimmering silvers and iridescent greens, providing camouflage in the polar environment as well as the tropics it visits. However, it is not just the arctic tiko's physical appearance that sets it apart; it is also renowned for its complex social behaviours and cognitive abilities as well as features that have sparked numerous debates on if it is more than just an animal. Arctic tikos live in tight-knit social groups known as fleets, where individuals engage in cooperative hunting, communication, and even artistic expression. It is commonly known that they have domesticated an offshoot of emperor penguin into three breeds, all under the classification of Aptenodytes forsteri familiaris. With an impressive brain to body ratio as well as advanced problem solving skills and strong roles as ecosystem engineers, Arctic Tikos are highly advanced and worthy of further study. A more detailed analysis delving into Arctic tikos can be found here

A head closeup of the Arctic Tiko as well as a full body

An arctic tiko tending to the nest of its domesticated penguin

A cranial braincase comparison of a human skull and the arctic tiko skull

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[Please be advised that while this project is mostly meant to be taken seriously, there are some parts that are also meant to be seen as satirical. Specifically parts of the project pertaining to the Pescanguids in Media section. It should go without saying, but sometimes clarification is important and a necessary precaution]