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The ruby flopper is found commonly in the red jungles of agrona and can be seen foraging for red tongues that grow up from the soil and occasionally infect worm trees. The flopper feeds almost exclusively on these macro-microbial colonies which pigment gives the flopper its distinctive red coloration which is used as camouflage. Ruby floppers may supplement their diet by feeding on dead cartilage tissues that can be found on the outside of some infected worm trees. This feeding behavior has led to behavioral adaptations to keep the flopper safe from predators. As the name implies the flopper would purposely jump up off of trees if it feels threatened or notices sudden movement and would trash around violently in an attempt to deter predators. Large ‘fins’ help the flopper move around and climb up the slimy worm trees using a suction force on the bottom of the fins. The jawless mouth of the flopper is also a suction cup that is used to pull its body upward in its ascent. The flopper sustains no damage from falling from great heights as its boneless body is adapted for absorbing shock.

Description

The ruby flopper is found commonly in the red jungles of agrona and can be seen foraging for red tongues that grow up from the soil and occasionally infect worm trees. The flopper feeds almost exclusively on these macro-microbial colonies which pigment gives the flopper its distinctive red coloration which is used as camouflage. Ruby floppers may supplement their diet by feeding on dead cartilage tissues that can be found on the outside of some infected worm trees. This feeding behavior has led to behavioral adaptations to keep the flopper safe from predators. As the name implies the flopper would purposely jump up off of trees if it feels threatened or notices sudden movement and would trash around violently in an attempt to deter predators. Large ‘fins’ help the flopper move around and climb up the slimy worm trees using a suction force on the bottom of the fins. The jawless mouth of the flopper is also a suction cup that is used to pull its body upward in its ascent. The flopper sustains no damage from falling from great heights as its boneless body is adapted for absorbing shock.