Vastallosi Wyvern

The Vastallosi Wyvern (Wyvernis vastallosus) is a relatively small winged dragon native to areas of Kamigawa and Astana on the subcontinent of Vastallos. Even for a Wyvern it has been regarded as small, only becoming about 1.5 meters maximum height.

The name for the Vastallosi Wyvern comes from the subcontinent of Vastallos, and the species name vastallosus reflects this. Some Carvaian scientists dispute whether it's actually a Wyvern or not, though a majority conclude that due to its bodily structure and similarities to the Lesser Wyvern (Wyvernis communis), it is indeed from the same genus as the Lesser Wyvern.

The Vastallosi Wyvern tends to avoid any contact with man-made structures, which has been quickly diminishing its available habitat on the subcontinent. They are carnivorous, primarily feeding on Common Ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) and Jungle Hares (Lepus kawalapuenis). They tend to build their nests in the canopy layer of the jungle, where they are safest from poachers and larger predators. Nations like Galínios (now Enosis) have criminalized the hunting of these creatures, as to not cause a major shift in the already weak ecosystem of the Vastallosi jungle.

Their dewlap is primarily used when indicating territorial boundaries and for males to attract females during the mating season. They have extremely long claws that, rather than being mainly used to hunt or kill, are commonly used to hang on to the sides of trees while stalking prey.

Vastallosi Wyverns in the Kawalapuan region have been observed having an interesting green and brown pattern along their wings and backs that haven't been seen in the Kamigawan region. It's speculated that this has been developed recently by the wyvern as a type of camouflage.