Triheel Cthuloid

This variety of mudhopper has adapted better for life on land, but still has some connection to the water. Similarly to its relative, the golden notback, they have some keratin in its skin to prevent dessication. However, they must still lay their eggs in the water and have tadpole-like aquatic larvae. The exoskeleton covers more area, and has fused in some places to provide more stability.

Its tail has become more of a “foot”, gaining a thick heel (for which it is named) and two supplementary “toes” growing from the side. The exposed tail fluke has not completely disappeared, but only remains as a vestigial flap. Their actual feet have also become wider and more hoof-like, for increased stability and maneuverability.

Their diet mainly consists of asterfolians, which it eats more effectively using two claw-like teeth on the ends of their frontmost tentacles. Their larvae will eat almost anything that is dead, but usually only feed on bits of dead flora.