While Eryobis might lack Cephalopods of any kind, it has become clear that llamplelgans like this species fill the niche of Coleoids for a large part. Being able to swim almost omnidirectional and with all those tentacles, the resemblance is actually uncanny.
A common sight for our exploratory vessels and a common catch for fishermen, the Ægiric smooth llamplelgan (Leiodrilos aegiricus) measures between 30 and 50 centimeters long in body on average, with the tentacles adding another 20 or so centimeters.
This species feeds mostly on small crustaceans, fish, pectinauts and other llamplelgans that live in the upper water column. It travels in large shoals up to several hundred individuals strong, although this is mainly for protection, as this species is preyed on by numerous larger predators.
It can often be found in native fish markets that border the Ægiric Ocean. Curiously, some explorers have stated that the flesh of llamplelgans resembles that of squid in both taste and texture.
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