| abstract | - Etymology: Latin "Velox", fast, and "pterus" the membrane, by extension the wing. Cousin of the 21st century: Tadarida brasiliensis, Brazilian free-tailed bat. Height: 1-2 meters wide. Area of distribution: infinite Mangrove, on the edge of the sea Russell (fictional future sea) Morphology: Unlike our bats, with five fingers on forelegs, species of the genus Velocipterus are devoid of major, annular and auricular, simplifying the ailaire membrane. This is used for various types of flight (glide, dive and flapping flight) depending on the species. The wings are very long relative to the body. Supported by two fingers, they evoke a bit the wings of pterosaurs of the Mesozoic era. Thumb supports a small membrane at the front (the propatagium) makes a rudder. Maneuverability is also ensured by the membrane of the queu (the tail membrane). At Velocipterus acrobatus. body and wings feature a lightweight brown speckled, effective camouflage in the woods. Red eyes are fitted with polarizing filters derived from retina integrated real sunglasses that limit the reverberation and are very useful for fishing. Ecology and Reproduction: Velocipterus acrobatus lives in symbiosis with the giant mangroves of the future: plant supplies room and bat the soil by its droppings. During the mating season, male indulges in impressive acrobatic flights between the aerial roots of mangroves, often risking his life. This "show" some acrobatic and attract scavengers such as placid Necropteryx.
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