Desert Dart (Xenotyrannus Raptus)

A large social predator native to the arid regions of Burroughs, noted for its striking resemblance to the Theropod Dinosaurs of Earths prehistory.

Description

Desert Darts have muscular, robust bodies supported by two digitigrade legs with tridactyl feet (2 toes pointing forward, 1 pointing back). A thick and well muscled tail provides them with balance while walking, running and turning. Their skull is characterized by a deep, narrow arrowhead shape tapering to a reinforced, sharp beak used for ramming and stabbing prey. 4 eyes paired in groups of 2 on each side of the skull offer the Desert Dart acute binocular vision to both the front and sides. The sides of the beak are covered in chemoreceptive tissue, allowing the creature to both smell and taste by rubbing its beak against objects of interest. Running the length of the creatures body is a series of bio-luminescent patches used for non-vocal communication. Respiration occurs through a series of 4 spiracles on the chest cavity. 4 small but muscular arms are used during mating to pin and control partners.