Pinetail (Cornococus pelepineus)

Pinetail (Cornococus-Pelepineus)

A large predatory species that lives in rocky and desert terrain. A creature that is a sprinter over short distances. The Pinetail are known to run on their hind legs at times and are exceptional climbers. The large tail is used to store additional water and acts as a counter balance for the long neck. Ranging in size from 5-8 ft in length they are a formidable predatory but they are not at the top of the food chain in their region. This very reason is why its body is covered in large spines; when threated they will make a gasket hissing sound as they curl low to the ground leaving very little of their limbs exposed. The bright blue marking on the head is a warning that their spines secrete a toxin.

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