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history:
  - version: 0.1.10
    date: 06.04.2026
    changes:
      - Added Bananogmius
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# Bananogmius aratus

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|---|---|
| **Health** | Adult 4 Health (x2 Hearts) |
| **Behavior** | Passive |
| **Diet** | Carnivore |
| **Size** | 1 Block Long, 1 Block Tall |
| **Drops** | Bananogmius Raw Meat, Bananogmius Remains |
| **Breedable** | Not yet implemented |
| **Obtained** | Fossil Revival |
| **Egg Type** | Fish Egg |
| **Time Period** | Late Cretaceous |
| **Achievement** | Banana Fish |


*Bananogmius* is a genus of small, laterally compressed freshwater fish from the **Late Cretaceous** of North America.  
Known for its deep, rounded body and schooling behavior, Bananogmius occupied freshwater and nearshore environments and is a common component of Cretaceous fish assemblages.

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## Appearance
- Small, deep‑bodied fish with a laterally compressed silhouette
- Rounded dorsal profile and a narrow caudal peduncle leading to a forked tail
- Likely displayed bright or contrasting patterns in life for schooling cohesion or camouflage
- Delicate fins and a small mouth adapted for feeding on plankton and small invertebrates
- In‑game size: **1 block long** and **1 block tall**

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## Behavior
- **Passive**: non‑aggressive and will not attack players or other passive creatures
- Frequently found in schools; grouping reduces predation risk
- Prefers calm waters such as lakes, slow rivers, and sheltered bays
- Easily preyed upon by larger aquatic predators and wading creatures

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## Obtaining
Bananogmius does not spawn naturally. To obtain one, you must:
1. Find ![](@jurassic-saga:textures/item/natural/entity/animal/games_l/bananogmius/bananogmius_fossil_remains) [**Bananogmius Remains**]($content/items/fossil) or fossils
2. Use the fossil revival process to create a Bananogmius
3. Hatch from a **Fish Egg** type egg

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## Drops
When defeated, Bananogmius may drop:
- ![](@jurassic-saga:textures/item/natural/entity/animal/games_l/bananogmius/bananogmius_fossil_remains) [**Bananogmius Remains**]($content/items/fossil)
- ![](@jurassic-saga:textures/item/natural/entity/animal/games_l/bananogmius/bananogmius_raw) [**Bananogmius Raw Meat**]($content/items/meats)

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## Gallery
### Development Images
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Bananogmius Showcase
<sup>[[1]](https://discord.com/channels/476209601075740672/620220431294529536/1481729966906544231)</sup>
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## <img width={64} src="https://i.imgur.com/DTOgOBL.png" alt="Mr.DNA"/> Mr. DNA's Fun Trivia
- The name *Bananogmius* loosely evokes the fish's curved, deep body shape rather than any relation to bananas!
- Bananogmius is commonly found in Late Cretaceous freshwater deposits and helps reconstruct ancient inland ecosystems!
- In Jurassic Saga, the achievement **"Banana Fish"** is a lighthearted nod to the genus name and its small, distinctive silhouette!

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## Variants

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**Male**

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**Female**

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**Baby**

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