Arctic Narr

As some populations of Fan Narr (Nataresukus bonii) moved north to avoid competition where they were able to hunt large prey because they can rip prey apart rather than swallowing it whole. They survived in their new home and grew in size and adapted resulting in a new species.

55 centimeters long
Originated in Zone 2

The Arctic Narr (Nataresukus serroccisor) is larger to hunt larger prey. The Arctic Narr has dark patterns across most of its body to allow it absorb heat from light and to hide from predators and prey. The lifestyle of the larvae is different from the adults, their mandibles filtering sediment for organic matter, preying on the local species of Foliumnympheus, and scavenging carcasses. To avoid being eaten by predators such as Cyclodia viridus, the larvae stay in groups for protection. The young live like this for about four months, going through several molts before pupating. Once they finish pupating and emerge in their adult form, they spend the rest of their lives as pursuit predators of Tarates. The mouthparts have serrations to cut flesh. Raised ridges of the head have developed as protection for the eyes in case prey struggles.

The Arctic Narr retains the chitin endoskeleton. Since the exoskeleton and their internal skeleton get separated by enzymes, the Arctic Narr do not fall victim to age-related problems and as such can live a long time if they can sustain themselves.

When it becomes time to breed, in the early parts of the arctic summer, the Arctic Narr will hunt a muscal and lay their eggs on them. This serves as the first meal for the young when they hatch. Larvae follow adult Arctic Narr on occasion, since they are not considered prey and so the adults can give them protection by their presence deterring smaller predators.