Mergantis

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Habitat: The waters around Scalvoris

Lifespan and Development: Mergantis are seen as part fish, part habitat. They tend to differ depending on location, though it is most common to see the coral variations. In the first 100 trials of life, they appear as any other fish. The variation of aquatic habitat ( for example, coral or sea anemone ) does not appear on their tails until after this period, where they are considered guppies. Mergantis are said to be constantly growing, though incrementally. Their only constraint in the number of others of their kind that live in the waters with them. The largest is said to be about 20 ft across and 15 feet long. Smaller fish make their homes in their tails. This has a tendency to attract large predators, though they are evaded by the Mergantis burrowing into the sea floor or hiding among rocks.

They are said to be able to reproduce asexually, though it is more likely that they mate once or twice within their lifespan. The eggs per reproduction period tend to range from 100-150. It is likely that a third of these eggs are eaten by predators or slip from the aquatic plants they are lain on. From the point of the eggs being laid, the Mergantis will move on to avoid drawing further attention to their spawn. The average Mergantis is said to live for 20-35 arcs. It is more common for them to die due to predation, if they die of old age it is said that the fish part of their body solidifies and they are left to fall to the ocean floor.

Diet: Microorganisms within the water, algae

Temperament: Docile creatures, Mergantis are not known for being aggressive.

Abilities: Growth of aquatic habitats on their tails.

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Creator: Amaris