Crabsquid

This article is about the Crabsquid. You may be looking for the Crabsnake.

Template:Class 2 FaunaThe Crabsquid is a large, aggressive fauna species. It can be found in the Northern Blood Kelp Zone, the Deep Grand Reef and the Lost River.

Appearance

The Crabsquid's main body has two layers: a translucent, bulbous sac resembling a comb jelly's body, and a hard brown green body within, similar to that of a real life squid's mantle. The Crabsquid's head consists of four, large blue eyes with black pupils and an oddly shaped mandible below them.The Crabsquid's legs resemble those of a horseshoe crab, though tipped with small fins. Its ten limbs are brown-colored and smooth. The two shortest limbs near its mouth form a pair of comparably 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, dealing 40 damage to the player. It can also be observed catching and eating smaller fauna. Similar to the Boneshark, the Crabsquid is attracted to light and will follow certain light sources, meaning that it can be distracted using lights from the Cyclops, Seamoth, Prawn Suit or Flares. However, using a vehicle's light will usually end up with the Crabsquid disabling it.

The Crabsquid attacks light sources. If light is shone at a Crabsquid they will retaliate with an EMP blast, temporarily disabling electronics, vehicles and Seabase power. This makes it highly illogical to build near an area inhabited by Crabsquids.

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. Take precaution with the Cyclops near a Crabsquid. If the Crabsquid takes notice of the Cyclops, it will either use its EMP blast which will disable the Cyclops or slash it, doing damage.

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

Energy Value

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Audio

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This large predator can be found in deep waters, where it lurks amongst the blood kelp and membrain trees in search of prey. It can deploy a powerful electromagnetic pulse to defend itself. Limbs: 10 limbs feature different appendages for swimming, walking, hunting, and possibly even tool use. Creatures caught in its grasp are expertly butchered and quickly consumed. Behavior: Rays and other illuminated herbivores are its usual prey, and it will approach and attack any light source in the vicinity. Its EMP blast was likely developed as a response to predation by creatures with electrical hunting mechanisms. Intelligence: While crabsquids appear to have large brains and a resemblance to the intelligent squids of earth, the organ inside the creature's head is in fact its stomach, which it must fill with startling regularity. Assessment: Neutralizes electrical equipment - Lights attract its (unwanted) attention

Gallery

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  Bioluminescence

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  The EMP attack

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  A Crabsquid in the Northern Blood Kelp Zone

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  A Crabsquid standing on the seafloor

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  A Crabsquid attacking a Seamoth

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  A Crabsquid inside the Lost River, nearby the Blood Kelp Trench

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  A Crabsquid in the Deep Grand Reef

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  Crabsquid Model from Sketchfab

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Trivia

• The Crabsquid's outer covering for its mantle resembles the body of a comb jellyfish.
• The Crabsquid's sounds indicate it uses echolocation, which real life animals use.
• The sounds of the Crabsquid were created using the sounds of a creaking door, dolphins, and a stock alien sound.