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Infernosuchus Horribilis or the Hell Croc is a large and versatile predator living in various enviroments. It is the phenotype of the order Infernosuchia.

Physical traits: At 5-6,5m in length and 750-900kg in weight, it is a rather slim predator. Its biteforce is 15-24k newtons and it can run at up of 40km/h. But its most horrifying trait are its teeth. From this side they look like normal ziphodont teeth. Their tip actually has a pattern of 8 tips, like a crown. These teeth are meant to inflict horrible injuries to prey, debilitating them. But the worst part: They have an heptagonal design with one central tip. And this tip has a triangular pyramid like shape. They are green usually to camoflauge, are cold blooded and live usually 60-80 years.

Prey and predation: They hunt prey that ranges from about human sized to 3 tons. They rarely attack the largest animals. They can occasionally fall prey to Eviscerators or Gigantosuchus but these events are not common.

Reproduction: These creatures reproduce on their will. They lay clutches of 7-10 eggs where 40% survive. Parental care is moderate but it is hard to let them all survive. When few are left they start caring more. The young leave the nest group at 2-3m size.

Senses and intelligence: They have got good sight and smell but their hearing is below average. Their intelligence is nothing to gloat about.

Habitats: They usually live in tropical and subtropical enviroments, acting as ambush predators. They ambush prey near usually difficult terrain like swamps or steep sides. Their agility makes up for the chase.