Falcoslontus peregris
This 30 cm long terroslontid has evolved from Aerialslontus soarus and has specialized itself for hunting the various flying creatures in a zone without active predators. Aerialslontus peregris is known for taking down Terroslontus glidensis, Aerialslontus odonta, Aerialslontus soarus, Aerialslontus opposa, and Aerialslontus distringa from the air using its hooked, modified beak-like spikes for grabbing and tearing food.
Aerialslontus peregris has adapted closer-set eyes for improved depth perception and coordination. Patterning along the back helps to break its shape and countershading to be less likely to be noticed while flying above the canopies of Megaplortatus sustensa and Megaplortatus firmumsus. The tail is sturdier to keep balance in the air currents that Aerialslontus peregris soars in (up to three hours at a time) but is still able to wrap around plants to rest. The wings have also selected a more curved shape for better propulsion in flight.
Aerialslontus peregris reproduces more slowly than its smaller, herbivorous counterparts. Eggs are laid under tree leaves or in logs in bunches of 10 once a month, and it takes 3 months to mature. The longer development pays off, though, as these can survive up to 5 years if healthy. Sexual reproduction happens in early spring, one time per year, and eggs stop being laid once the climate becomes cooler. Then, they will usually hibernate inside dead trees or underneath leaves, for protection from the cold and to resist the decrease in food items, until spring, when the cycle begins again.
