Common Javelin Udrak
Exiakrachelus espeare populations that wandered into Zone 32 had several adaptations that led to the new species Exiakrachelus lancini.
- E. lancini are about 55 cm with broader head and large eyes that allowed for precise vision. They have descreased in size due to the lack of predators. Their life cycle is quicker reaching maturity in 11-12 months due to their smaller size. Their eggs also became smaller to allow 20 eggs per batch. They live in groups of 95 to 30 averaging around 55 members, these groups aid in hunting and reproduction. Smaller groups may form together into one larger group if the members are healthy. Thanks to their precise eyes they are able to recognize individuals based on stripe patterning. The eyes also aid in locating prey. They will swarm prey stabbing it with their 8cm long horns, often causing the prey to bleed out.
They have stripes down their entire body and have variable color and form between individuals. Females prefer males with more striking and colorful lines, because only the healthiest males have vibrant stripes which contrasts with their bluish grey color. Juvenile males will be mostly bluish-grey gaining the colorful stripes in maturity. The stripes also tend to dull out of mating season.
Females lay 1-3 groups of 20 eggs each time they reproduce, each group of eggs is fertilized by different males. Breeding season happens in summer when producers are at their peak meaning prey is more plentiful as well.