The shallow waters of Rubiëra and the Caddis Sea are a hotspot for marine life because of the warm tropical climate and nutrient rich currents that feed its inhabitants.
In in the shallowest parts, where the sand is barely below the surface, it is not uncommon to see a llamplelgan fluttering and darting around below the gentle waves, more specifically a Rubiëran sandsprite (Ammoxoticus orientalis).
This species can grow to around 25 centimeters long and is primarily a scavenger that feeds on what ever the waves carry to the beach.
Living in the shallows where they are very much visible to predators from above, Rubiëran sand sprites are able to dart away in very quick bursts of speed and will hide in the sand if they feel the need to. Additionally, iridescent, almost mirror like skin and translucent fins to help them blend into the environment.
Rightfully so, because a great number of predators from flying Stauropterygians and Chalacheiropterans to fish and other llampelgans will try to make a meal of a sandsprite whenever they see one. Even the native Eryobians are known to catch sandsprites on occasion.
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