Crabsquid

Template:Infobox:Fauna Flora The Crabsquid is a type of aggressive life form belonging to the fauna category. It can be found in the 2nd Blood Kelp Zone and the Deep Grand Reef.

 Appearance

The Crabsquid's main body has two layers; a translucent, bulbous sac resembling a comb jelly's body, and a shimmering, brown green body similar to that of a real life squid's mantle, albeit being covered with an outer shell or exoskeleton.

The Crabsquid's head consists of two pairs of large eyes and an oddly shaped mandible below them.

The Crabsquid's ten limbs are brown-colored and smooth. Some of them have pointed tips, others have fins, and the two shortest ones near its mouth form a pair of small pincers.

Behavior

The Crabsquid swims aimlessly around on its own, or moves slowly on the seabed with its limbs. Upon being approached, the creature will launch an attack, removing 40% of the player's healthbar. It can also be observed catching and eating smaller fauna.

Similiar to the Bone Shark, the Crabsquid is attracted to light, and will follow certain light sources, meaning that it can be distracted using lights from the Cyclops, Seamoth, or flares.

If the player approaches the Crabsquid in the Seamoth within its line of sight, the creature will chase the submersible a short distance and attack, dealing 20% damage to the vehicle's health.

The Crabsquid frequently emits loud, echoing clicks for the purpose of echolocation.

Data Bank Entry

This large predator can be found in deep waters, where it lurks amongst the blood kelp and membrain trees in search of prey. 

-10 limbs feature different apprehendages for swimming, walking, and offensive behaviour. 

-Feeds on small fish, which are identified through the murky waters through a combination of smell and light sensitivity 

-Attraction to light sources suggest jellyrays and spinefish may be amongst its natural prey

-Aggressive when approached

Assessment: Avoid

Future Plans

• The Crabsquid's blast attack will be used as an EMP, temporarily disabling vehicles, along with other light sources.[1]
• The Crabsquid will spawn when the player is outside the map, in open water.

Audio

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Gallery

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  Front view

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  Backside

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  Bioluminescence

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  Size comparison with the player

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  Crabsquid's model from Sketchfab

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  Concept Art

Trivia

• Early animations shows the Crabsquid has the ability to swim, walk, and perform a special "blast attack".
• The sounds the Crabsquids emit are similar to those of the MUTOs from the 2014 film Godzilla.