Foureye

 | Feature | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Species** | *Morokotoform duplex* | | **Attitude** | Defensive | | **Type** | Mobile | | **Category** | Predators | | **Damage** | 5 | | **Biome** | Coral Gardens, Necrolei Hills |   ![Foureye](Foureye.png)   The **Foureye** is a unique lifeform inhabiting the Coral Gardens.   ## Appearance Each Foureye is comprised of a pair of separate individuals referred to as “Two-eyes”.   Each Two-eye has a pair of large pectoral fins, a blunt tail with two fins close to the tip, a pair of enormous blue eyes with a flat lower surface, and a pointed mouth. The dorsal side of the body is rounded whilst the belly is flattened, giving the creature a semi-circular cross-section. Each individual has a pair of suction pads on the belly, one between the eyes and one at the tail. Using these the two individuals lock together, appearing as a single individual.   The upper Two-eye has an orange dorsal side decorated with pale blue markings and a cream-colored belly, with its fins sharing the same coloration.   The lower Two-eye on the other hand who typically swims upside down has a dorsal side that is almost entirely cream-colored with the exception of a small orange patch around the mouth. The upper sides of its fins are cream colored and the lower sides bear the same orange and blue patterning that the upper Two-eye possesses.   ## Behavior The Foureyes swim passively around the Coral Gardens and are unthreatened by humans.   Foureyes will attack the player if they stare too long, they however can be stunned by shining a light in their eyes.   ## Databank Entry **Foureye ("Morokotoform duplex")**. A predatory fish always born in pairs of identical twins. The twins pair belly-to-belly, joining their digestive and nervous systems to behave as a single organism.   1. **Predatory individual** The individual "two-eye" is convergent with Earth fish. Large, mobile pectoral fins are suited to quick maneuvers, not cruising. Squashed eyes offer better vision upward. Individuals feed on smaller forage fish and hard-shelled crustaceans.   2. **Duplex team** Two Individuals pair into a complete four-eye through a pair of modified ventral fins, which have evolved into sensitive structures similar to Sol sharksuckers. (Repeating this phrase can help train vocal dexterity.) The embryonic yolk stalk grows through the forward sucker, allowing the joined pair to share nutrients. Nerve clusters in the suckers trigger each other through the skin, passing sensory data and motor commands. Separated individuals are prone to brief seizures, suggesting the nervous system is sensitive to external influence.   3. **Dynamic pairing** Four-eyes can unpair and repair at any time. When sexually mature, twins paired since infancy split up to seek out mating partners, forming new four-eyes. Mated pairs may be cross-sex (with the male fertilizing the female) or same-sex (with both individuals cooperating to locate a mate or mates)   4. **Aggression** The duplex four eye is aggressive and willing to attack even larger species. It is unclear If this is a territory-guarding strategy, or a relic of some ancient group behavior, or even a form of youthful play.   5. **Solitude** Solitary two-eyes may be ill or in mourning. Avoid.   **Assessment**: minor danger. Be alert for unpredictable attacks.   *Source: Scan a Foureye*   ## Gallery ![The illusion of a single organism is quite good](Foureye side.png) ![Coloring blends well with the Coral Gardens environment](Foureye front.png) ![A view of their wing-like fins from above](Foureye top.png) ![The individual two-eyes will split occasionally](Foureye split.png) ![The underside, showing the suckers and underside cavities](Foureye bottom.png)