Tarakava (Earth-4001)

Tarakava were huge lizard-like Rahi who used their long forelegs to deliver stunning blows. They hunted in pairs and stayed in shallow waters, as predators they lived in deep water.

History
The history of the Tarakava is the same as their mainstream counterpart

Twin-headed Tarakava
This creature was created by the Makuta and a being made of Energized Protodermis long ago. It had two heads and was more moody then most Tarakava.

Tarakava Nui
The Tarakava Nui was one of the last creations of the Makuta and the Energized Protodermis Entity.

Sand Tarakava
Sand Tarakava was a sub-species of Tarakava, created by the Makuta. The Sand Tarakava lived in the waters around Po-Metru, and later Po-Wahi.

Trivia

 * While the Sand Tarakava never made it past the prototype stage, it did serve as the prototype for the Tarakava.
 * When some Matoran living in Mahri Nui were doing a test run for the Air Launcher (as a vehicle) they crashed into a Tarakava and died.
 * Tarakava hated Takea.