Scastal is an equatorial archipelago near the continent of Sanipse. Originating from intense volcanic activity, the island is known for its jungles, its drier landscapes, and its immense mangroves that insinuate themselves deep inland.
The endemic fauna combines the familiar with the strange, a unique and fascinating character to observe or study.
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Here are some species living near the coast and at sea:
1) Pilot fish (locally: PWASON PILOT) [25-35 cm]: A two-tone fish that regularly accompanies sharks to feed on their parasites or the remains of their meals.
2) Sea arrow (FLÈCH DI MÈR) [50 cm]: A gregarious squid with a striped body that propels itself very quickly over long distances, earning it the nickname "arrow."
3) Sea pike (BROCHÈ D’MÈR) [1.5 m]: Part of a group related to freshwater pike, this solitary and stealthy predator of tropical waters swoops down on its prey like lightning.
4) Tiger reef shark (RÉKIN RÉSIF TIGWÉ) [3.1 m]: A shark almost endemic to the seas surrounding Scastal, due to its larger population than elsewhere. This shark was revered by the locals for its beauty.
5) Purple cushion jellyfish (MÉDUZ-COUSAN VIOLÊT) [15-30 cm]: Like other rhizostomes jellyfish, this species feeds on plankton thanks to its mucus. Therefore, it doesn't sting.
6) Great tinsel jellyfish (GWAN PORT-GARLAND) [0.3-3 m]: A pelagic species sometimes found near the coast. Its tentacles are transparent, and their sting is very painful.
7) Mango grouper (MÉRU MANGO) [1.1-1.5 m]: A large orange-colored grouper. It lives in coral reefs and changes sex with age, going from female to male.
8) Gobblerfish (VALER) [1.7 m]: Built for speed, this predator hunts small reef fish, swallowing them as it passes. It is one of the most popular fish in sport fishing.