Giant Flippers

Giant Flippers (pronounced /dʒaɪənt flɪppɛrs/) is a large amphibious species native to the lush planet of Florath II. They mainly stay under water, and despite being fairly common, are rarely seen on land. Being amphibious, however, they do require oxygen to breathe. They are distinctly lizard-like, despite not having scales, with a large head and indepently moving eyes that allows them to focus on two different fields of vision. Their skin is coated in a slimy substance that reduces drag and protects from water pressure while submerged, though their head is rather wrinkled.

They have webbed feet perfect for diving in the vast lakes of their homeplanet. They are carnivores, eating small reptiles and fish that live below the surface and, on occasion, mammals while they're on land. They hunt by using a projectile-tongue mechanism that sticks to, and nearly envelops, their prey, allowing them to quickly suck it in and swallow it almost whole, after briefly compacting the prey in their powerful jaws. They possess large rimmed dorsal fins that are a distinct lime-green in colour and used in mating ritual displays. They possess five webbed toes on each of their four legs, which allow them to swim very strongly. They also have a strong, elongated tail that allows them to quickly change direction while underwater. While on land, the Giant Flipper often experiences restricted and ungainly movement, though they must leave the water to lay eggs.