DELPHINOIDES

The dragons in this family look like sharks or dolphins. They have blow holes, or nostrils that resemble blowholes. Even though they look like mammals, they are dragons and they all lay eggs. They are friendly (except the Dino shark which can be dangerous to people)  They all have smooth dolphin-like skin, which I describe as "rubbery". They use echolocation and communicate with whistles, grunts and clicks. They lay their eggs at the bottom and the whole pod guards them.

DINO SHARK (delphinoides karharias)
Habitat: deep waters     

Length: 7-10m    

Diet: meat     

Group size: 1
Can be found as an anthro: no
This is the only delphinoides that can be dangerous to anthros. 

 

 

 

 

KILLER DOLPHIN (delphinoides dracopterigus)
Habitat: warm waters     

Length: 8-10m    

Diet: fish, small porpoises      
Group size: 5-20     

Can be found as an anthro: no
Despite its fearsome look, these dragons are very friendly and allow divers to swim with them. They often associate with shark dolphins. Their saddle patch often causes people to mistake them for orcas.

 

 

 

 

DRAGONAIR (delphinoides dratini)
Habitat: all waters     

Length: 0.6m     

Group size: 2-20    

Diet: fish     
Can be found as an anthro: no
It has striking black and white markings and unique shaped flippers and fin. It is very fast and shy. Little is known about it.

 

 

 

 

 

ANELIDA (delphinoides heli)
Habitat: rivers    

Length: 1-1.5m     

Diet: small fish, crustaceans    

Group size: 1-5     
Can be found as an anthro: no
The anelidas have a long and streamlined body, helping them to swim in shallow waters and rivers. Its large eyes help it to see better in murky waters

 

 

 

 

TAIL SLAPPER (delphinoides delfini)

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SHARK DOLPHIN (delphinoides karharini)
Habitat: all waters     

Length: 9-10m     

Diet: fish, birds, porpoises    

Group size: 5-50   
Can be found as an anthro: no
They often associate with Killer dolphins. The babies are hatched spotless and develop their spots while they age. They are friendly and safe to swim with

 

 

 

 

 

UNISLAPPER (delphinoides monocerus)
HAbitat: deep waters     

length: 1.5 m     

Diet: fsh    

Can be found as an anthro: no     
Brother species: tail slapper
It uses its flukes the same way the tail slapper does. The horn is not used for fighting, but if one is annoyed, it might use it. Unlike its brother species, it does not have a blowhole. Instead, it has two 
nostrils on its snout

 

 

 

 

DRAGON WHALE (delphinoides cetus)
Habitat:deep waters    

Length: 10m     

Diet: fish, squid
it is a shy animal. Little is known about it

 

 

 

 

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