Makhlab'rabtur (Claw Predator)

The Makhlab'rabtur (or Rabtur for simplicty) are a large lizard-like creatures native to the Harq'nar Desert. The Muetadi Tribe has tamed these beasts and uses them for mounts.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Rabtur is a theropod lizard that stands approximately 6ft tall at the shoulders and can grow up to 19ft long. Their distinguishing feature are the massive claws on their first toe. The largest recorded was 9in long. They have a mouth full of sharp teeth and the claws on their fingers are perfect for grabbing onto prey. They also have feathers and quills covering parts of their bodies, which keeps the rabtur warm during the night and protects from sand storms.

Genetics and Reproduction

Rabturs lay eggs like birds. The mothers take care of the nest for approximately forty-two days, regularly turning the eggs to make sure that the heat is evenly distributed. After this the eggs hatch and the mother teaches the hatchlings to hunt and survive.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Rabtur are carnivores, in the wild they prey on ostriches, antelopes, camels, protoceratops, styracosaurus, and other mid sized herbivores. The younger rabturs feed off of small rodents, snakes and scorpions.

Additional Information

Social Structure

They rabturs are pack hunters with an alpha male and female. They are the biggest and the strongest of the pack.

Domestication

The rabtur hasn't been truly domesticated, but they have been tamed and serve as mounts for the Muetadi Tribe. The rider and rabtur have more of a understanding than a master/slave relationship.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

South Fablen, Desert of Harq'nar

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Rabturs have incredible eye sight and smell and are able to track prey over significant distances.

Lifespan

25-30 years

Average Height

6 ft at the shoulders

Average Weight

2,200 – 4,400 lbs

Average Length

15-19 ft long

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The males have brighter feathers with colours like blues, reds, yellows, and greens; where the females have grey, khaki, and sand coloured feathers and scales.