Entomodracius katoterrus
While other species of the Aquadracius genus found success in the sky, Katoterrus, a descendant of Aquadracius Aboriginii, has found its home on the ground, in the tropical land of Zone F. While there is more danger underneath the trees, there is also safety to be found in the dens they now dig out underground.
Aquadracius Katoterrus is smaller than its ancestors, ranging from 30-45 cm, with a wingspan of about 60 cm. The tail has gotten shorter and thicker, and the wings have become smaller as well, due to rarely being used. The back feet have gotten much tougher, helping it dig in the rich soils where it makes its home.
Life on the ground has given way to many more food opportunities, mainly consisting of species in the Neosukalensis genus, but it will also feed on Sukalensis sourcus , V. eggus and V. aborealus. It has also been known to scare off other creatures from their meal, and feed on carcasses of dead animals that have fallen from the sky.
A. Katoterrus has developed a strange way to ward off predators, which in most cases, would eat it in an instant. On the underside of its wings, tail and neck, the usually dull brown colour has become bright, ranging from blues to greens, and in rare cases shades of red.
When threatened, it will raise its wings and flap them rapidly, in hopes to confuse its attacker, before escaping.
Usually, Katoterrus lives in communities of about 5-7, however, in spring swarms of up to 1200 individuals will gather for breeding season. During this time, males are quite aggressive, flashing their wings as a sign of dominance in hopes to impress a female. Once a mate has been selected, the pair will dig dens , usually at the base of trees, and a clutch of 2-4 eggs will be laid. The chicks will be cared for by the parents for around 8 weeks, compared to the 6 weeks of parental care from its ancestor. This is due to Katoterrus having more predators, so more chicks and a longer care period increases the chance of the next generation surviving.
