MANTAFINS

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Mantafins are a closed aquatic multispecies community!
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Mantafins!Mantafins are anthropomorphic mantaray aliens capable of living both on land and undersea. Their arms are connected to sturdy manta wings that are part of their back and tail, allowing them to glide through the sea with ease.Mantafins are separated into regions! Each region has a different look and culture, as well as different climates and environments.Mantafins reproduce by laying 'Pearls' in kelp beds. These pearls are kept warm and safe by a parent until they develop a slimy coating, and soon hatch into juvenile mantafins.

FRESHWATERFreshwater Mantafins are the most common kind! They make up for 48% of the total mantafin population. They thrive in freshwater, though can tolerate saltwater for a short time.
The following traits can be used on other regions via a splicer item.

-Paws
-Dorsal fin
-Extra feelers
-Finned tail
-Long tail
-Fish tail
-Curled tail

SALTWATERSaltwaters are the second most abundant kind! They share territory with freshwater, but can venture further into oceanic areas and eat larger fish.
The following traits can be used on other regions via a splicer item.

-Salt deposits
-Mineral growth/Deposits
-Shark tail
-Dolphin tail
-Salmon tail
-Chunky tail

REEFReef mantas are always laid back and colourful! They live on a giant reef barrier that breaches the oceans surface. Their diet consists of small shellfish and plants.
The following traits can be used on other regions via a splicer item.

-Plant growth
-Coral growth
-Whiskers
-Nub tail
-Plant tail
-Axolotl tail
-Eel tail
-Goldfish tail

ICEIce mantas live in the cold mountains near the poles! They have thick fur that covers their body in layers that traps and maintains heat! Ice mantas eat things like birds and seals.
The following traits can be used on other regions via a splicer item.

-Fur
-Ice growth
-Beak
-Fluffy tail
-Barbed tail
-Penguin tail
-Bulb tail

ABYSSALAbyssal are the most terrifying region. They live in a deep abyssal trench and are always underwater/submerged. Their diet consists of large sharks.
The following traits can be used on other regions via a splicer item.

-Angler lure
-Glowing markings
-Spines
-Body eyes
-Tusks
-Albino
-Squid tail
-Tentacle tail
-Hook tail
-Spined tail

SEASLUGSeaslugs are one of the rarest manta types! Their body is always a taur, and they average around 3ft tall. They don't consume fish or plants, and instead perform photosynthesis!
The following traits can be used on other regions via a splicer item.

-Slug tail
-Slug slime
-Beady eyes
-No teeth
-Algae growth
-Dollop tail
-Container tail
-Feeler tail

SWAMPSwamps are big, beefy and in charge. They only live in swamps and lakes, using their big claws to dig out mud dens. They hunt like a crocodile, staying partially submerged beneath muddy water before they pounce. They have a neck mouth, which is used for better grip on prey, as well as big burrowing claws, heavy duty scales and a quad split mouth. Their wings are also very unique, each wing has small decorative sections that drape down, as well as a long tendril at the base of each wing.
The following traits can be used on other regions via a splicer item.

-Croc tail
-Spikes
-Bone growth
-Kelp growth
-Mud deposits
-Frog croaker
-Frog tongue
-Heavy plating

ROYALSRoyals are very special mantas. They can be from any region, though they have much different anatomy to the rest of their kind. Royals are larger, stronger and have magical abilities that circle them in the forms of halos and rings. Royals can control a specific magic, unique to them.
Features of a Royal:
-Taller/More humanoid anatomy
-Halos of magical power
-Able to use magical abilities
-Prone to having unique traits
Royals are usually only sold via adopts or customs, though there is a Royal Essence item in the shop that can infuse a normal manta with the powers to be royal.

STICKERIMPSStickerimps are large cattle-like creatures that stick to the grassy plains of the planet! They're covered in thick fur, have a pouch, leathery wings, horns and a small plant that grows atop their head or somewhere on their body.Required traits:
-Leathery wings
-Horns
-Plant growth
-Fluffy
-Pouch
-Big arms/hands

TAMABYTESTamabytes are small mechanical creatures made as an experiment by Monsoon to carry out tasks usual mantas couldn't, however their purpose changed after creation, and are now free to roam the planet as they please.Required traits:
-Screen face
-Paws
-Tamagotchi screen stomach
-Collar
-Electrical appliance themed tail

CORALRAYSCoralrays are small semi fluffy shark creatures roughly the size of a large dog. They're commonly pets for mantas, as they can survive in any type and depth of water!Required traits:
-Fuzzy antennae
-Dorsal fin
-Paws
-No hind legs
Eye kinds:
-Star
-Plus
-Cross
-Swirl
Body type:
-Fish
-Shark
-Tentacle [Can be multi]
-Squid [Can be multi]

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UNDER REDESIGN

ELECTRODES
Electrodes are small mechanical pets usually kept by Tamabytes! Their antennae arcs electricity, and electricity arcs and forms a tail. These guys are relatively harmless, often eating discarded technology.
Required traits:
-Round body
-Eyeless
-Metal antennae
-Electricity tail
Antennae types:
-Plug socket
-Shaped
-Horn-like
Additions:
-Spikes
-Electricity wings
-Glowing spots
-Multi tails