Varanasuchus

Genus Name: Varanasuchus

Common Names: Whip-tail, Black Speedster, V. Rex, Vexer, Reptilian Clouded Leopard

Species Count: 6 - 8

Size: 6 - 9 feet long, about 2- 3 meters long

Ancestor: Merten’s Monitor Lizard

Diet: Insects, invertebrates, Massolacerta

Creator: @Resident Crocodilian

Range: Varna

Description: Due to a lack of large predators on the planet, Varanasuchus Rex, has evolved to take their place. It’s been named as Rex due to it being the largest of the current monitor species. Evolving an even bigger size to readily take down the already large Massolacerta, Varanasuchus Rex is showing signs of becoming bipedal with the evolution of longer legs and shorter arms with a heavier and sturdier tail which is able to still be wielded as a club or paddle. The legs are also showing signs of bipedalism as they are now directly beneath the body as in a dinosaur or mammal. The dorsal area of Varanasuchus is now studded with small armor plates and spines similar to that of a crocodile but not to the same extreme. The skull of Varanasuchus has been reinforced to take the strain of battling with others of it’s kind and it’s prey. Being a uniform grey or black, the female and male Varanasuchus are able to warm up quicker than their quarry. However, males have a distinct red pouch under their throat like an anole to signal to other males not to mess with them. During the mating season, male Varanasuchus seek out high rocks overlooking rich hunting grounds. Once firmly established, the male will then create a series of deep, loud bellows to attract females to his location. Mating is usually a brief encounter and after it is done, they both separate leaving the female to protect the nest