Nilia Pygmy

Nilia Pygmies were released on May 21, 2011, for Dragon Cave's 5th Anniversary. They were released alongside the Crimson Flare, Mistlet, Misfit and Seawyrm pygmies. On May 21, 2021, a new bred-only green variant was released. Like all pygmies, their eggs cannot be bitten by Vampire Dragons and they can only breed with other pygmy dragons.

As of June 25, 2017, these dragons may produce Dusk Pygmies when bred to Crimson Flare Pygmies.

Egg
This tiny egg is heavier than you expected.

Hatchling
''Aww... It's a cute baby dragon. It is very active and playful.''

Mature hatchling
''Aww... It's a cute baby dragon. It is very active and playful.''

''And look! It has grown wings! It must be close to maturing.''

Adult
''Nilia Pygmies reside mostly in mountainous regions, tending to live in large flocks. They are a curious, hyperactive species; their curiosity often gets them into dangerous situations. Despite this, they are wary around other dragons and animals outside their species. They are naturally shy and seek their own kind for companionship. Once the trust of a Nilia dragon is earned though, they are highly loyal critters; sometimes to the point of being annoying.''

Sprite artists

 * Corteo (All)
 * schenanigans (Green variant)

Sprites
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 * Blue Female
 * rowspan="2"|[[File:Nilia Pygmy egg.gif]]
 * rowspan="2"|[[File:Nilia Pygmy hatchi.gif]]
 * rowspan="2"|[[File:Nilia Pygmy mature hatchi.gif]]
 * [[File:Nilia Pygmy female.gif]]
 * Blue Male
 * [[File:Nilia Pygmy male.png]]
 * Green Female
 * rowspan="2"|[[File:Nilia green egg.gif]]
 * rowspan="2"|[[File:Nilia green hatchling.gif]]
 * rowspan="2"|[[File:Nilia green mature hatchling.gif]]
 * [[File:Nilia green female.png]]
 * Green Male
 * [[File:Nilia green male.png]]
 * [[File:Nilia green female.png]]
 * Green Male
 * [[File:Nilia green male.png]]
 * [[File:Nilia green male.png]]

Retired sprites
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 * colspan="5"|Temporary event sprites
 * Holiday 2011
 * [[File:Nilia Pygmy mature hatchi Christmas 2011.gif]]
 * [[File:Nilia Pygmy adult Christmas 2011.gif]]
 * colspan="5"|Retired sprites
 * Retired adults
 * colspan="2"|[[File:Old Nilia Pygmy adult.gif]]
 * colspan="2"|[[File:Old Nilia Pygmy female.gif]]
 * Retired dead egg
 * colspan="4"|[[File:Old Nilia Pygmy dead egg.gif]]
 * Retired adults
 * colspan="2"|[[File:Old Nilia Pygmy adult.gif]]
 * colspan="2"|[[File:Old Nilia Pygmy female.gif]]
 * Retired dead egg
 * colspan="4"|[[File:Old Nilia Pygmy dead egg.gif]]
 * Retired dead egg
 * colspan="4"|[[File:Old Nilia Pygmy dead egg.gif]]

Variant determination
The green Nilia is a bred-only variant. Any pygmy breed may be paired with a Nilia to produce the green variant, but requires Fertility to be performed on both parents before breeding. Abandoning a green Nilia egg will cause it to revert to the standard blue coloration.

Trivia

 * Prior to the 2015 sprite update, this dragon did not have dimorphism. During the update, the female sprite got an additional update after feedback on the forums regarding the female's neck positioning.