Creature:Shell Raptor

shell raptor

The Shell raptor (Carapaceoraptora-Speedicus) is an active reptillian predator native to planet Chekonus 12.

Despite it's odd shell, it's faster than it looks. the shell is not bone, but rather, a thick layer of scales that became rigid with millions of years of evolution. the top and bottom shell is connected by two specialized rib bones. the shell is durable, yet light weight. the shell's purpose, however, was not to deter predators(obvious since the shell is only present on the males), but for armor during ritualized battles for mates during breeding season. the spike tail of males is for mating battles as well. Once a mated pair mates, it's for life (wich can be up to 100's of years due to their low metabolism

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