River Wanderers

River wanderers are large reptiles, similar to crocodilians, that frequent rivers, plodding along with their feet and tails along the riverbed, while their head sticks out the water. They are a herbivorous species, opening their jaws for extended periods of time while snacking on the algae that grows on the surface of the river habitats they call home. These amphibious reptiles are one of few who can survive in freshwater and saltwaters.
River wanderers have been found in the south of Trecath, lining coasts in Nydiowa and Hanoan. They have also been found rarely in Caira, showing a possible migration route through the North Ocean.

Basic Information

Anatomy

River wanderers are crocodilian in shape, with a dark green scaly skin. Their long, sturdy legs allow them to traverse along the riverbeds. They have short arms which stick out when sitting. Their head is a signature crocodilian head, with a V-shaped snout. Its eyes and nostrils sit on a large node on the top of their head, making it easier to breathe when floating along the rivers.

Ecology and Habitats

River wanderers prefer a slow moving stream. This puts less stress on them while they walk along the riverbed, and it also is a prime location for surface growing algae.

Dietary Needs and Habits

River wanderers are herbivorous. They can eat over a ton of algae and other water plants which grow on the surface of the rivers it swims in.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The bumps on the river wanderer's snouts are able to sense minute motions in the water. This allows them to detect predators with great ease, and then they'll proceed to swim away at the sight of a predator.

Lifespan

30 years

Average Height

Sitting - 1 - 1.5ft

Average Length

7ft

Geographic Distribution

• Greenerth
• Trecath

When a river wanderer swims along the riverbeds, it leaves slither marks along the muddy bed. Over time, if more creatures swim along a particular river, the marks can become embedded in the ground and remain there for years. A dried up river in southern Nydiowa show many slither marks, once a possible nesting ground.