Leaper Mantis
Basic Information
Anatomy
Four raptor legs and two extra limbs in front serving as natural weapon to pierce target. The jagged teeth on the outside of the natural blades can also slash at flesh.
the legs points of contacts are equipped with very small spikes which helps them stick on surfaces like trees. Thanks to that, they can reach higher ground more easily, and even pounce a prey from above.
Genetics and Reproduction
Oviparians. When hungry, it is not impossible for a parent to eat gestating eggs to consume extra proteins for survival.
the female usually breed 8 to 30 eggs per batch.
Ecology and Habitats
Mantis are regularly in humid and hot habitats, like swamps and jungles.
Leaper Mantis makes most of their success in hunting nearby water bodies or similar visquous textures like mud.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Carnivorous, they eat other insects and fishes, thanks to their water gliding ability as their main diet.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Their scythes mandibulas are considered a fair natural weapon when needed. Those usually wear out after a month of moderate use before britting away.
Average Intelligence
Animal. Leaper Mantis are cunning and will avoid fights they do not expect to go their way, such as other bulkier predators. If needed to escape or get an advantage of it, they will regularly jumps on trees to get the high ground.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Leaper mantis have a stereo vision thanks to their eye placement which helps them gauge distance when lunging on preys.
their other senses are similar to most animals but are rather weak; their sense of smell only detects pheromones from their species and cousins, while their hearing is limited to perceive vibrations in a limited aspect.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Most leaper mantis takes a mix of brown and green to meld better in the environment.
Geographic Distribution
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