Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: N
Realistic additions?: Not exactly, will explain as I go.

Name: Reef Phlock
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Micansihippus chiesa
Creator?: Hydromancerx

Ancestor: Argeiphlock
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Flora hanging on to its body, teal color, blubber, red structures on males, Smaller size???
• Internal?: "Rooting Hormones", Sometimes toxic blubber
• Behavioral/Mental?: Lifting its tail out of the water

Are Changes Realistic?: Only the teal color is. Otherwise, no. The "rooting hormones" appearing make less sense for this organism when it could have a more textured body and a lower metabolism, which would make more sense for the flora to attach; furthermore, how the flora looks on its body reminds me more of a Pokemon design than something for Sagan 4 admittedly, the red structures on the male would probably also catch the attention of predators, which should be acknowledged. Also, I'm rather surprised it is smaller rather than larger with its design in mind. As OviFan mentioned, why would a fleet-footed phlock make such a sudden change to this form without any sort of transitional species in between?
New Genus Needed?: Yes, this is admittedly quite a leap from the Argeiphlock that there's no way it should retain its ancestor's genus name.

Habitat:
Type?: 1/2
Flavor?: 2/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?:

Size:
Same as Ancestor?: N
Within range?: Y
Exception?:

Support:
Same as Ancestor?:
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Diet: Herbivore
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?:
Reasonable changes (if any)?:

Respiration: Active (Lungs)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Thermoregulation: Endotherm
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Almost
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Added on blubber, but did not mention it under Thermoregulation
Other?:

Reproduction: Sexual, Live Birth, Two Genders
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Description:
Length?: Reasonable
Capitalized correctly?: Y, but grammar errors are rife in the description
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?:

Status: Rejected (I regret to inform you that this species will have to be rejected due to the reasons listed. However, you can try again with a more primitive phlock, a transitional species, and a redraw of the Reef Phlock that meets these critiques)

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name: Quail Raptor
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Cortuniraptor nychocauda
Creator?: Disgustedorite

Ancestor: Interbiat
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Smaller size, eyestril arrangement, mandible shape, ultraviolet feathers, branched tail, extra tiny teeth
• Internal?: N/A
• Behavioral/Mental?: More secretive about its placement of its nest, digging, more voracious appetite

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: Taken care of

Habitat:
Type?: 2/2
Flavor?: 3/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?:

Size: 20 cm
Same as Ancestor?: N
Within range?: Y
Exception?:

Support: Endoskeleton (Chitin)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N
Other?:

Diet: Omnivore
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?: N/A
Reasonable changes (if any)?:

Respiration: Active (Microlungs)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Thermoregulation: Endotherm (Feathers)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Reproduction: Sexual (Male and Female, Hard-Shelled Eggs in Nests)
Same as Ancestor?: Not exactly the same wording, but effectively yes
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Description:
Length?: Good
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?:

Status: Approved

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name: Snowtunnel Shrew
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Geminatisorex glaciperfossor
Creator?: Disgustedorite

Ancestor: Pikashrew (No, not Pikachu)
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: White long fur, though it does shed to black fur in the summer
• Internal?: N
• Behavioral/Mental?: More social and burrows underground

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: N

Habitat:
Type?: 1/2
Flavor?: 3/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N

Size: 13 cm Long
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Within range?: N/A
Exception?:

Support: Endoskeleton
Same as Ancestor?: Y (Though that will have to be added to the Pikashrew shortly)
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?:

Diet: Herbivore
Same as Ancestor?: Mostly
Transition Rule?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Lost scavenging habit

Respiration: Active (Lungs)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Thermoregulation: Endotherm (Fur)
Same as Ancestor?: Does a butterfly have wings?
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Reproduction: Sexual (male and female, live birth, pouch and milk)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Description:
Length?: This might be the shortest description so far?
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?:

Status: Approved (Despite how short the description is, it is fair enough for explaining exactly what needs to be explained, but try to avoid doing this again, please.)

QUOTE (Disgustedorite @ Nov 16 2021, 09:58 PM)

Respiration is Active (Lungs). @TheBigDeepCheatsy you made the first sprinters, right? Are they endotherms?

Endotherms

Huh, my reply vanished and got copied.

"They eat micro-flora that grows on the shore or in the shallows.it uses its butt-nostril to breathe while eating submerged. its body is fatter with blubber to both help it retain heat in the cool coastal waters but also keep it buoyant in the water."

There's a punctuation error or two in this part here

"They are very social and will warn others of predators by making a tooting sound from their butt-nostrils. Their bodies are covered in marine flora. this both helps camouflage females but deter predators.Males on the other hand have bright red wings that resemble Earth coal. When snotflora is blooming they sometimes can develop a toxin in their blubber. They are immune to the snofloa toxin but predators who eat them during this time can get sick."

More grammar, spelling, and spacing errors

Also, how does it hear each other's sounds while submerged in the water, or am I overthinking that part?

Also, for it to grow marine flora on it, I am to understand that its metabolism has reduced? Since that is how sloths can grow algae on their fur, whereas the case for sea turtles growing excess barnacles on them tends to be a sign of poor health.

You actually don't need to list the species for the Scavenger part, JSYK

QUOTE (Disgustedorite @ Nov 13 2021, 06:27 PM)

It's more that these are the ones that are basal enough to fit in the same subgenus. I didn't want to call them sausophreys or something, I actually would like suggestions for better names

Accipiverms?

Accipesters?

I do feel something referencing "accipiters" would be ideal for these guys.

@colddigger

You're missing several commas and have too many apostrophes.

These are some of the modifications I did to certain parts.

"The Chickenpear split from its ancestor, the Needlewing, and took on a more biennial niche."

"After a year, they will have reached mature size and will begin seeking a mate."

"Its chemical signaling to the mother's body has increased focus"

"Eventually, the mother's body will begin to mummify"

"Over the next handful of weeks, the developing offspring"

"At some point eventually, the mother's body fails"

I probably missed a couple, but I was able to get these.

QUOTE (colddigger @ Nov 9 2021, 02:35 AM)

It relies on the Chickenpear, specifically, which may still have some writing mistakes that need to be dealt with. I also want to change a few words in this ones description as well.

Yeah, admittedly noticed some grammar errors in the Chickenpear.

No, it was me. I was the one who suggested the name and carelessly prodded it. I earnestly didn't mean to cause distress on you, Dorite.

QUOTE (Coolsteph @ Nov 3 2021, 08:48 AM)

It's probably too late to matter now, but I did see two errors: " its' ancestor's ancestor," should be "its ancestor's ancestor" For it to eat juvenile Minosparrows, it would have to get into Maineiac Salt Marsh: "The young, which cannot fly, live in large pools and shallow bodies of water inland in the marsh."

Good eye! I'll update the approval status accordingly

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: It should go without saying
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name: Fatcoat
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Properpellis atholus
Creator?: Disgustedorite

Ancestor: Torpcoat
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Proper plant fur coat all over, thick fat, no helmet for better streamlining, feet became true paddles
• Internal?: Faster rate of reproduction and more babies produced
• Behavioral/Mental?: No longer fully aquatic

Are Changes Realistic?: Very much so
New Genus Needed?: (If yes, list why) Already taken care of

Habitat:
Type?: 2/2
Flavor?: 2/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N/A

Size: 70 cm Long
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Within range?:
Exception?: N/A

Support: Endoskeleton (Jointed Wood)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Diet: Carnivore
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?: N/A
Reasonable changes (if any)?:

Respiration: Active (Lungs)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Thermoregulation: Endotherm (Cotton, Blubber)
Same as Ancestor?: N
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Y
Other?:

Reproduction: Sexual (Male and Female, Live Birth)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Description:
Length?: Excellent
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: REPLACED
Other?:

Status: Approved

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name: Velocitoon
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: (Sorex crash)
Creator?: Disgustedorite

Ancestor:
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Orange and blue fur, more fur on the muzzle,
• Internal?: N/A
• Behavioral/Mental?: More social lifestyle and hiding in burrows during the winter

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: (If yes, list why) No...

Habitat: Darwin Chapparal, Darwin Plains, Vivus Rocky, Vivus High Grassland, Dixon-Darwin Rocky, Dixon-Darwin High Grassland, Bone Temperate Riparian, Irinya Temperate Riparian
Type?: 2/2
Flavor?: 3/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: NO!

Size: 62 cm
Same as Ancestor?: Just 2 centimeters bigger
Within range?: Yes
Exception?: NO NONONONONO!!!

Support: Endoskeleton (Bone)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Diet: Omnivore
Same as Ancestor?: Mostly
Transition Rule?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Added fruit and the Dung Fraboo in its diet

Respiration: Active (Lungs)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Thermoregulation: Endotherm (Fur)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Reproduction: Sexual (Male and Female, Live Birth, Pouch and Milk)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?: N/A

Description:
Length?: Great!
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?: Velocitoon vs Shikaaree needs to be drawn as a Crash Bandicoot style boss

Status: Approved

Any updates?

Any updates for this one?

Any further updates on this one?

Altered to full green.

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name: Fourmaw Sauceback
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: (Quattuorgnathus megagingivus)
Creator?: Disgustedorite

Ancestor: Logworm Sauceback
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

• External?: Gum-prongs with teeth, slightly bigger, proportions are modified
• Internal?: Longer life as an adult, capable of eating, EATS A HELL OF A LOT MORE THINGS THAN ITS ANCESTOR
• Behavioral/Mental?: More complex mating rituals compared to its ancestor.

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: (If yes, list why) Already taken care of

Habitat: Barlowe Temperate Woodland, Barlowe Temperate Rainforest
Type?: 1/3
Flavor?: 2/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Size: 4 cm
Same as Ancestor?: No, but only bigger by one measly centimeter so it's within range
Within range?: See above
Exception?:

Support: Endoskeleton (Chitin)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Diet: Adult: Omnivore (Logworm Sauceback larvae, Teacup Sauceback larvae, Vermees, occasional cannibal of larvae); Juvenile: Detritivore (Wood, chitin)
Same as Ancestor?: Not exactly
Transition Rule?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: Normally, I'd object the surprising leap in dietary requirements, but the fact that it's only one generation recent means the leap doesn't really matter.

Respiration: Active (Microlungs)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?: N/A
Other?:

Thermoregulation: Adult: Endotherm (Feathers), Ectotherm (Hibernation) over winter; Larvae: Ectotherm
Same as Ancestor?: Mostly
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?: Wouldn't that make the adults mesothermic, or is that really what happens with hibernating mammals?

Reproduction: Sexual (Male and Female, Eggs and Larvae)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Description:
Length?: Reasonably sufficient!
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?:

Status: Approved

Approval Checklist:
Art:
Art Present?: Y
Art clear?: Y
Gen number?: Y
All limbs shown?: Y
Reasonably Comparable to Ancestor?: Y
Realistic additions?: Y

Name: Rumpipe
Binomial Taxonomic Name?: Aurisus polyauris
Creator?: Disgustedorite

Ancestor: Grand Buttpiper
Listed?: Y
What changes?:

Duplicated ears, slightly smaller size
• External?: See above
• Internal?:
• Behavioral/Mental?:

Are Changes Realistic?: Y
New Genus Needed?: Already taken care of
Habitat: Barlowe Temperate Woodland, Barlowe Temperate Rainforest
Type?: 1/2
Flavor?: 2/3
Connected?: Y
Wildcard?: N

Size: 40 cm
Same as Ancestor?: N
Within range?: Y
Exception?:

Support: Endoskeleton (Unjointed Wood)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Diet: Herbivore
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Transition Rule?:
Reasonable changes (if any)?:

Respiration: Active (Lungs)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Thermoregulation: Endotherm
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Reproduction: Sexual (Male and Female, Live Birth)
Same as Ancestor?: Y
Does It Fit Habitat?: Y
Reasonable changes (if any)?:
Other?:

Description: Y
Length?: Reasonable
Capitalized correctly?: Y
Replace/Split from ancestor?: Split
Other?:

Status: Approved

How does this feed on the Fansnapper if they live in separate biomes?

"2 meters long", are you referring to its body or wingspan?

QUOTE (Disgustedorite @ Oct 20 2021, 08:53 PM)

@TheBigDeepCheatsy you should post that speech here too (but censor it because Coolsteph will ask)

I’VE COME TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT, FROSTBITE IS A B!+CH@SS MOTHERF***ER! HE TRIED TO F***ING REPLACE ME! THAT’S RIGHT, HE TOOK HIS SHELL-CRUSHING BEAK OUT AND HE TRIED TO F***ING REPLACE ME! AND HE SAID HIS ADAPTATIONS WERE ‘this big’ AND I SAID THAT’S RIDICULOUS! SO I’M MAKING A CALLOUT POST ON THE SAGAN 4 FORUM DOT COM! FROSTBITE, YOU HAVE A SMALL DIET, IT’S JUST TWO SPACE SNAILS EXCEPT THEY’RE NOT SNAILS! AND GUESS WHAT?! HERE’S WHAT MY ADAPTATIONS LOOKS LIKE! THAT’S RIGHT BABY! GENERALIST BACKUP PLAN, NO CELLULOSEBANE, NO METAGAMING SIZE! LOOK AT ME, I’M A F***ING LIVING FOSSIL!!! HE F***ED MY LIFE, SO GUESS WHAT? I’M GONNA’ F***ING GET EVEN WITH FROSTBITE! THIS IS WHAT YOU GET, MY SUPER NODENT POWER!!! EXCEPT I’M NOT GONNA’ JUST GET EVEN, I’M GONNA’ GO HIGHER, I’M GETTING REVIVED!!! HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT CLARKE?! I JUST GOT REVIVED, YOU IDIOT!!! YOU HAVE 23 HOURS BEFORE THE RRRRRREVIVAL HITS THE F***ING ECOSYSTEM! NOW GET OUT OF MY F***ING SIGHT BEFORE I WIPE YOU OUT TOO!

Wait, wild idea.

Super Duplication of the ears becoming "ear-fur"?

For something called "Dune", it's interesting how it doesn't live in any of the dune biomes.