Chromaptera alepouvola

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Extinct (August 18th, 2019): Outcompeted by its descendants which are better at hunting basically everything it eats.

Descended from Junctopinna clavocauda and still residing in Zone C, J. alepouvola has shifted towards a more omnivorous lifestyle compared to its ancestor, hunting for small prey on the ground to supplement its diet. Its size ranges from 15 to 18 cm from nose to the base of the tail, with its tail ranging from 12 to 15 cm long (making total length between 26 and 33 cm) and with a front wingspan ranging from 20 to 30 cm. The tip of its tail is diamond-shaped, helping stabilize its flight. J. alepouvola will often hide in vegetation and use branches and stray vegetation to distract its prey by moving or dropping them before going in for the kill, especially when hunting S. spikus, as the distraction causes its prey to waste its only means of defense. Its reproductive method is similar to its ancestor, being a layer of soft eggs, with bright colors in males helping it woo females and its nest being hidden up in trees. It feeds on various plant life found in Zone C, as well as small creatures such as S. spikus, F. skyi, and W. dontria.

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