Aranelix grallaeus
Like its ancestor H. pessulus, H. grallaeus spends most of its life in the vines of P. forensus. It features spindly, elongated claws that enhance its climbing abilities, making it even easier to access seeds in the higher areas of the forensus trees.
This species also has far less soft tissue than its ancestor. In addition to making it lighter and quicker, H. grallaeus also has very minimal water requirements, able to thrive off of humidity alone without the need to cluster or return to the water.
Its long claws cannot fully retract into its shell, and are generally tucked underneath when resting. As well, they do not offer the most secure grip when the mouth is lowered for feeding. As a result, it relies on a ring of small teeth around the opening of its mouth to adhere to the surface of the forensus tree while it feeds.
