The Hindenwhales are the largest known creature to ever exist on Aora, evolving themselves from smaller, multi-limbed porpoise mimics. The family group existed as a prime example of Cryptic Era creatures, though the species itself disappeared due to the Moonfall Extinction.
Anatomy[]
Hindenwhales are capable of growing to colossal sizes, sharing a similar streamline shape to whales found on Earth. They travel through the air through modified air sacs along their fins and stomachs, keeping them afloat through the lesser gravity. Despite appearances, Hindenwhales don't have an opening mouth, and instead feed through their bristle-like hairs that absorb floating plant matter. The opening on top of their heads is often used to expel waste. Hindenwhales have eight limbs, with two sets used for stability, and the rest used as propulsion.
Species | Sci. Name | Size | Time Period | Description |
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Blue Hindenwhale | Piscicean Ao | 200 - 220 ft | Late Equinox | The largest species of Hindenwhale, and largest known animal to exist on Aora. It survived at the peak of the Cryptic Era within the southern regions of Aora Skies. |
Bottlenosed Hindenwhale | Piscicean robutii | 190 ft | Mid Equinox - Late Teriox | A notable northern species of Hindenwhale with a rounded-out head. |
Mbad Hindenwhale | Piscicean ahab | 190 - 200 ft | Mid - Late Teriox | A "medium-sized" Hindenwhale species located within the western oceanic skies of Aora. They are notable for their black markings along their heads. |