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Male Purple Kelpricorn
Creature Info
Owner: PancakeIsBest
Species: Kelpricorn
Sex: Male
Personality: Stoic
Origin: Captive Bred (G2)
Born: April 24th, 2023, 5:26 AM
Stage: Adult
Rarity: Uncommon
Chroma: PurplePurple

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

Unnamed
Female Purple Kelpricorn
Wild Caught
Stoic
Female icon Purple Chroma
Unnamed
Female Purple Kelpricorn
WC (Wild Caught)
Female icon
Purple Chroma
ID: xN60_
Stoic
Unnamed
Male Tan Butterfish
Wild Caught
Mischievous
Male icon Tan Chroma
Unnamed
Male Tan Butterfish
WC (Wild Caught)
Male icon
Tan Chroma
ID: c6asNQ
Mischievous

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Offspring

Female Blue KelpricornID: ryCSCB

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