Morphology

On Dragoncave, there are many different species of dragons, both in the cave and unreleased. These, however, are broken up into larger categories, based of mythology and culture. Here is a list of different Dragon Sub-Types which you will see on the cave.

Western Dragon
This is basically the classical dragon. While it is likely that all of these Western dragon species are closely related, there are differences. For example, the rich flame of the European dragon is produced from combustible venom and that of a Knucker does not ignite at all (Knucker dragons are usually serpentine and will have small decorative wings they cannot actually fly with). Frost dragon venom is sprayed in a mist through Arctic air that has a corrosive action similar to the effects of frost bite. Most species in the cave are European style dragons.


 * Examples: Red Dragon (European), Pumpkin Dragon (Knucker), Ice Dragon (Frost)

Eastern Dragon
These dragons have long serpentine bodies and legs. Unlike Western dragons, Eastern Dragons are portrayed as benevolent to mankind. They originate from Asian culture and usually symbolize balance. Different kinds include Asian Lungs (Indonesian Lung that has 3 toes, Japanese Lung that has 4 toes and Chinese or Imperial Lung with 5 toes), Tibetan (smaller versions of Asian Lungs who live on high altitude mountains) and Lindworm (snakelike but with front arms).


 * Examples: Silver (Indonesian Lung)

Wyvern Dragon
These look mostly like western dragons, with one key difference: they have no front legs/arms. Usually more bird like in appearance, they have only back legs and wings. They are also the largest form of dragon so they find it perfectly sufficient to just have two legs.


 * Examples: Hellfire Wyvern, Bright-Breasted Wyvern.

Wyrm Dragon
These are more like large snakes with very thick bodies, which have no limbs at all. They are sometimes shown with snake-like heads, sometimes more draconic. Although there are no Wyrms on Dragon Cave yet there are many Wyrms on the Completed list, most Notably the Lindwyrm

Examples: There are no Wyrms on DragCave yet

Drakes
Drakes are a type of dragon unique to Dragon Cave. They tend to be smaller than most dragons, about the size of a dog. Unlike other dragons, they are not sapient or as smart. They have antlers, tend to be very calm unless bred to be otherwise and do not talk. They are shown to be more tame and easily trained. Dovealove, the creator of the first Draks, took the 'e' off to avoid confusion with the term as used elsewhere, although the description on the site has not been changed. Draks can only breed with other draks.


 * Examples: Ochredrake

Drakes
Drakes, not to be confused with draks, are wingless, quadrupedal dragons.
 * Examples: Magma Dragons

Amphiptere Dragon [Also known as Amphithere]
These are often thought of as a mix between westerns and easterns, or a winged wyrm. They have long serpentine bodies, no arms or legs, and fly using wings. They are great fliers and tend to have feathers or furry bodies. It is said that the Phoenix is the missing link between the evolution of reptiles and the Amphiptere dragons.


 * Examples: Sunsong Amphipteres, Skywing Dragons (Non-Feathered Amphiptere),

Pygmies
Pygmies are a specific type of breed known for their small build which resembles the size of a cat. There exist many different kinds of Pygmies. Most of these dragons will have "Pygmy" in their name somewhere. Pygmies are only able to breed with other Pygmies and Pumpkin Dragons. Pygmy eggs are one of the few eggs that can resist the bite of Vampire Dragons.


 * Examples: Pygmy Dragon, Seawyrm Pygmy, Misfit Pygmy...

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These sub-types are open to different versions and will often be changed to suit the artists' needs and wants. Much of the information here was obtained from the Dragonology Book by Ernest Drake so please ask before claiming information here is incorrect to you.