Mongolian Sea Serpent

Anguispterygia is a genus populated by a variety of aquatic serpentine reptile, primarily inhabiting oceans and inland seas. The Anguispterygia mongolium, or the Mongolian Sea Serpent as it is known, is a large aquatic serpentine reptile primarily distributed in the Mongol Sea. Capable of growing up to 40 metres long, this organism is one of the apex predators within the Central Asian seas, however accounts of instances reaching up to 70 metres long have been documented, albeit poorly. Primarily existing on a diet of fish, lesser reptiles and the occasional dolphin, the Mongolian sea serpent does not include human beings in its predatory tendencies, often mistaking ships and vessels as dolphins, potential mates, or rivals. Subsequent interactions have sparked legends and myths of this species, which in recent times has been brought to threat of endangerment by over fishing and climate change. With a lifespan of approximately 120 years, the Mongolian sea serpent does not breed often, and typically never exceeds a local population of 4,000. Curiously, the Anguispterygia genus is viviparous, a trait thought to be preserved from its extinct ancestors, and as such a heavy fine and sentence is carried out for the hunting of this species in general, with emphasis on 'pregnant' instances.