Gold-horned Tangar

Gold-horned Tangar
File:Gold-horned Tangar male.pngFile:Gold-horned Tangar female.png Hover Over for Description
Release Date	September 17, 2011
Elemental Affinity	Life
Morphology	Western
Base Rarity	Common
BSA	None
Habitat	Jungle
Color	Gold, green and orange
Nicknames	Tangar
Spriters	JOTB

Gold-horned Tangars were released on September 17, 2011, alongside Spotted Greenwings during the "Secret Friday" release. Under the old Breed sort, these dragons sorted as "Tangar" on a user's scroll. As of August 14, 2016, they now sort using their Encyclopedia name.

Official Dragon Descriptions

Egg

"This egg has bright orange and green markings."

Hatchling

"Aww... It's a cute baby dragon. It is very brightly colored and loves fruit."

Mature Hatchling

"Aww... It's a cute baby dragon. It is very brightly colored and loves fruit.
And look! It's grown its wings! It must be close to maturing!"

Adult

"Gold-horned Tangars are a brightly colored tropical breed. They are primarily herbivores, and eat a wide variety of fruits and flowers in addition to the occasional bird. Tangars are well suited to life in the trees; their slender bodies make them light enough to be supported by thinner branches and agile enough to avoid obstacles while flying. Their brightly-colored horns, found in both males and females, are used to attract mates."

Sprite Artist(s)

• JOTB (All)

Sprites

Series	Egg	Hatchling	Mature Hatchling	Adult
Female		File:Gold-horned Tangar hatchi.gif		File:Gold-horned Tangar female.png
Male				File:Gold-horned Tangar male.png

Sprites No Longer In-Use

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Series	Egg	Hatchling	Mature Hatchling	Adult
Temporary Holiday Sprites
Christmas'11 Female	-	File:Gold-horned Tangar hatchi Christmas 2011.gif	File:Gold-horned Tangar mature hatchi Christmas 2011.gif	File:Gold-horned Tangar female Christmas 2011.gif
Christmas'11 Male	-			File:Gold-horned Tangar male Christmas 2011.gif
Halloween'15 Female	-	-	-	File:Gold-horned Tangar female Halloween 2015.png
Halloween'15 Male				File:Gold-horned Tangar male Halloween 2015.png
Old Sprites
Old Dead Egg	File:Old Gold-horned Tangar dead egg.gif

Egg Sequence

Stage 0	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4	Stage 5	Dead

Encyclopedia Entry

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Appearance/Basic Anatomy

• Scales are small, round, and slightly reflective.
• Horns are made up of a bony core covered in a hard, reflective material.
• Every tangar has the same number of spots, though they vary slightly in size, shape, and shade of gold.
• The luster of the horns is determined by the dragon’s health while the outer layer is being laid down.
• Very light body with many pneumatic spaces in the longer bones.
• Have long, sharp claws to aid in gripping branches.
• Tail is somewhat prehensile.
• Females are larger than males.

Hatchling Behavior

• Very active and always hungry.
• Love fruit but attracted to any sweet, brightly colored foods.
• May steal small, colorful items.
• Good jumpers, and enjoy climbing tall objects, including people.
• Personalities range from inquisitive and friendly to shy and flighty.

Adult Behavior

• They are not social but show no territoriality, peacefully coexisting with any other dragons.
• Mates are picked based on how shiny the horns are—shinier horns indicate a healthier, stronger individual.
• The only time they become aggressive is when defending a nest or a mate.
• Choose a new mate every breeding season but remain loyal to their partner until the eggs hatch.
• Hatchlings often follow their parents until they reach maturity but no parental care is shown.

Habitat

• Live in the canopy of warm, dense, humid jungles.
• Long limbs, neck, and tail make them ill-suited for colder climates.

Diet

• Primarily herbivorous, feeding mostly on fruits, berries, nuts, leaves, and flowers.
• Occasionally eat birds, reptiles, or small mammals, especially when breeding.
• Sometimes eat rocks or clay for additional minerals or to neutralize poisons from their diet.

Trivia

• The male Gold-horned Tangar sprite was added after the "Christmas 2011 Dragon Dress Up" event ended on December 26.

Rarity

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