Cryptosuchus

Cryptosuchus Fauna

Overview

Attribute	Details
Category	Fauna
Diet	Carnivore
Attitude	Aggressive
Health	200
Damage	Bite: 30 (Player)<br>Bite: 9 (Seatruck)<br>Bite: 5 (Prawn Suit)
Biome	Purple Vents<br>Thermal Spires
Respawn Time	600 seconds (only when killed by a creature)
Debug ID	cryptosuchus

The Cryptosuchus (pronounced /ˈkrɪptosjuːkəs/ "krip-to-su-kus") is an aggressive, aquatic fauna species.

Behavior

Cryptosuchus typically patrol a specific area or path, mostly content to swim in circles and roar if not disturbed. They are aggressive, but the player must pass fairly close to them to trigger a response.

When a Cryptosuchus is attacked, either by another creature or by the player, it will quickly flee in response.

Design

The Cryptosuchus is a mid-sized predator bearing resemblance to crocodilians. The Cryptosuchus' body is covered in purple plate-like scales. These scales are sharp and slightly metallic, with two rows of spines along the back, which merge into one further down near the tail.

It has four well developed legs with large, webbed feet. The front feet have four claws, while the back feet have three. The toes are connected by a bright blue membrane.

The suffix "suchus" indicates design inspiration from crocodilians.

Sounds

Alert 1
Alert 2
Alert 3
Alert 4
Bite 1
Bite 2
Bite 3
Callout 1
Callout 2
Callout 3
Callout 4
Callout 5
Chase 1
Chase 2
Chase 3
Chase 4
Chase 5
Chase Loop
Death
Flinch 1
Flinch 2
Flinch 3
Flinch 4
Roar 1
Roar 2
Roar 3
Fast swim 1
Fast swim 2
Fast swim 3
Fast swim 4
Fast swim 5
Fast swim 6
Slow swim 1
Slow swim 2
Slow swim 3
Slow swim 4
Slow swim 5

Databank Entry

Structure

These plates are defensive bony structures that aid in heat absorption among thermal vents. It propels itself with wide webbed flippers that displace massive amounts of water.

Behavior

The cryptosuchus is a bit of a contradictory creature. Despite its fearsome appearance, it is more roar than bite. While territorial, the cryptosuchus tends to retreat from confrontation after being attacked once. This is likely a form of agnostic posturing. Aggressive fauna tend to avoid fights if the probability of injury is too high.