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Female Bronze Kelpricorn
Creature Info
Owner: redwerecat
Species: Kelpricorn
Sex: Female
Personality: Valiant
Origin: Captive Bred (G2)
Born: December 2nd, 2022, 9:23 AM
Stage: Adult
Rarity: Uncommon
Chroma: BronzeBronze

Species Notes

Grouping: Mammalian, Aquatic

Kelpricorns are aquatic omnivores related to Qidriks and, more distantly, Drakilin. They have vibrant scales which sparkle under the combination of clear waters and a bright sun, and which create a dazzling array of colours to attract mates. Though they normally come in an array of colours, it is unusual but not uncommon to see an individual which bears no colour; these don't survive for very long in the wild. Wild adults are wary of other creatures, and taming one can be extremely difficult; it is therefore easier to raise one from an egg so that it can bond with its handler. In the wild, these creatures form herds of one male and several females; the male defends his harem from predators and rival males. When the herd contains infants and adolescents, the male becomes more aggressive, to protect his offspring. When his sons near adulthood, they leave of their own accord, and are only rarely chased away.

Although Kelpricorns are primarily grazers which feed on seagrasses and kelp, their long frontal horns are used both for defense and to spear fish for a source of protein. These horns are hard and sharp, capable of doing lethal damage to both predators and rivals. The animals favor shallow, warm waters, but have been seen in open ocean and in colder seas. When active, the herd can cover a wide range of area, but tend to sleep in sheltered coves and reefs. Watching Kelpricorns arc over the water like dolphins has quickly become a popular recreational activity for researchers which frequent Chroma Coast.

Artwork: Keileon


Ancestry

BattumsRed♡
Female Red Kreekiki
Wild Caught
Curious
Female icon Red Chroma
BattumsRed♡
Female Red Kreekiki
WC (Wild Caught)
Female icon
Red Chroma
ID: qrdHZ
Curious
MermicornOrange♡
Male Orange Kelpricorn
Wild Caught
Curious
Male icon Orange Chroma
MermicornOrange♡
Male Orange Kelpricorn
WC (Wild Caught)
Male icon
Orange Chroma
ID: odw9
Curious

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Offspring

This creature has no recorded offspring.

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