Anoteroslontus sarafacornis
This new Anoteroslontus has improved on its ancestor, T. edselom, in every way. The main difference is in the back legs, with them becoming much stronger and sturdier. This not only increases speed but also allows them to walk as if they were bipedal. They do this by using their tail for increased support. They will do this for general walking, however when in an engagement with another organism they will drop to all 4s to utilize their tail spike. Some lesser adaptations include the mandibles having greater serrations, the eyes becoming larger for increased eyesight, and the claws growing small barb-like growths. The last development that aids this organism is the development of a primitive ear that are only capable of detecting vibrations within a close proximity and between 150 and 500 Hz. The structure of the ear is an indented area on top of the skull. This directly touches the brain, and in that area there is a cluster of specialized nerve cells that create signals when they detect vibrations, thus allowing this creature to process these vibrations.
This organism reaches a maximum size of 1 meter. This increased size helps them easily overpower their main source of food, T. gigabetas. They take down this prey in a very similar manner to how their ancestor hunted. This species, while relying mostly on T. gigabetas for food, are opportunistic hunters, and they will not hesitate to prey upon smaller organisms like A. meteora or the Helix sp. There when food is low. They will also threaten the nesting wyverns and drive them from their nesting locations using their mandibles and tail spikes. The extra length of the tail spike gives them an advantage when combating the wyverns, despite lacking the ability to fly. They rarely manage to kill a wyvern, however if they get lucky and do so they will not hesitate to eat it.They may also prey on vulnerable young wyverns if they get the chance.
They live in breeding pairs similar to their ancestors, however instead of simply picking a partner of the opposite sex like their predecessors, they have developed a set of red, bony growths next to their elbow spikes that they use to attract mates. These growths are supported by 3 long bones, with a thin layer of fat and then red skin stretched around. Only the males have these, and the females will select males with larger growths to pair with. They pair for life, so the female is very selective with this decision. They breed by laying a batch of 2-3 eggs in a hole that the male will dig. These eggs have a thick but brittle shell made of proteins and calcium to protect the developing young. Once the young are ready to hatch, they will use their elbow and tail spikes to penetrate the egg casing and escape. They hatch at only 30cm, however they grow quickly. The young will survive on a diet of mostly Helix sp. and scraps left behind by other, larger predators. They become sexually mature at 75cm, and this is when the male will begin developing the extra growths.
