

It was intended to stay in one place under the ground, and when the player or an NPC was right above it, it would spring up and would do 1 damage at a very fast rate.

This is due to the ESRB giving Subnautica a higher rating than expected due to red blood. Before this update, all fauna had red blood. As of the Dangerous Creatures update, all fauna have yellow blood.

The Sea Dragon Leviathan may share this method of reproduction as it is likely the closest living relative of the Sea Emperor Leviathan and was being studied by The Architects to learn more about the Sea Emperor's hatching process, which was apparently successful. The only one of the complex fauna species on the planet known to be an exception to this rule is the Sea Emperor Leviathan species, which is entirely asexual and does not require a mate. The only species that does not reproduce is the Warper, as they are artificial constructs. At least one fauna species is exempt from this and reproduces entirely asexually, although the norm for the planet is sexual reproduction, as can be observed in all species that can be placed in an Alien Containment unit who will require two individuals of their species to produce eggs.

Two parents are still required to fertilize the eggs once laid, making it sexual reproduction. Most known fauna species on Planet 4546B are simultaneous hermaphrodites, meaning that they have a single-sex capable of playing the role of either the male or female in reproduction and every individual being able to lay eggs and fertilize them. As Kharaa has been eliminated from the wild in Below Zero this function is not present. In Subnautica additional scans after unlocking the Data Bank Entry for that particular species of Fauna alert the player as to whether or not the specimen is infected with Kharaa. The player can scan Fauna with the Scanner, the same as they would with Flora and objects, allowing them to view information about the creatures in their PDA. The fact that the appearance of some species of the planet being similar to that of planet Earth species can be explained as a simple case of convergent evolution. Certain species of small fauna can sometimes be seen forming mostly non-interactive shoals. Fauna on Planet 4546B is capable of enduring and adapting to various environments, although previously unable to thrive due to the presence of the Kharaa Bacterium. Ranging from the tiny, cave-dwelling Rockgrub, to the colossal Sea Dragon Leviathan that spews molten minerals from its mouth. Players new to the game would want to avoid or be cautious toward this article.įauna is the term for animals, in this case, the animals of Planet 4546B. Fauna in Subnautica can be found all over the planet, from the mysterious depths of the Crystal Caves to the vibrant Safe Shallows, and the fiery pits of the Lava Lakes.įauna on Planet 4546B comes in all shapes, sizes, and forms.
