Dorsal Dragons were released on the April 22, 2009, alongside Balloon, Daydream, Pink, Striped, Sunrise, Sunset and Whiptail Dragons.
Dorsal Dragons can be found in purple or red variants. The variant is determined randomly when the egg is created, though the purple variant is more common than the red variant. Breeding either color of Dorsal can produce a red or purple Dorsal egg.
Official descriptions[]
Egg[]
This egg has multiple bands of color on it.
Hatchling[]
Aww... It's a cute baby dragon. It has brightly colored fins on its back.
Mature hatchling[]
Aww... It's a cute baby dragon. It has brightly colored fins on its back.
And look! It has grown larger fins! It must be close to maturing.
Adult[]
Dorsal Dragons are so named because they have large fins along their backs that can be raised and lowered at will. They use these fins to regulate body temperature; they raise them to cool off when they become overheated. The bright colors on the fins double as a means of attracting mates.
Credits[]
- Shiro Shitoro (All)
Sprites[]
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Egg sequence[]
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| April Fools' Day 2018 Purple variant |
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| April Fools' Day 2018 Red variant |
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| April Fools' Day 2022 Purple variant |
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| April Fools' Day 2022 Red variant |
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Encyclopedia entry[]
Appearance/Basic Anatomy
- Large purple or red fins along their back with smaller fins along their neck.
- Long white horns on their head that curve slightly towards their back.
- Long, flexible necks.
- Slim tails.
- Bright red eyes.
Hatchling Behavior
- Shy until their trust is gained; then they are quite loud and playful.
- Can make a variety of squeaks, chirps, and yips.
- Trust is gained slowly, but hard to lose.
- Enjoy giving out gifts (usually twigs or leaves they find interesting) to those they love.
- Eat a lot to keep up their energy. They play to stay warm and sleep to cool down.
- The happier they are, the louder they get.
Adult Behavior
- Do not usually vocalize what they are feeling, but instead use their tails for emotional displays, similar to dogs.
- Fins can be used to show emotion but that is not their primary purpose.
- Diet affects the brightness of the fin color.
- Fins are rapidly flashed at potential mates until the potential mate accepts or declines.
- Purple fins are more common than red.
- Males usually do the flashing of fins to attract mates, but females may choose to do so as well.
- Usually seen playing around with the hatchlings.
Habitat
- Prefer humid climates.
- Live in hotter climates, where their fins aid in keeping the dragon cool.
- Enjoy relaxing in the shade.
Diet
- Omnivorous, eating vegetation and small mammals such as mice or rabbits.
- Eat more vegetation than meat simply due to motivation.
- Hatchlings eat more meat than adults as they are more active and more prone to catching small mammals.
- Berries and other fruit are considered special treats.
- Berries and other fruit can most strongly affect brightness of a dragon’s fins.
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