Spiny Stone Ape

"This creature possesses tremendous strength, allowing it to easily lift ten times its own weight. Combine this with raw power and pincushion armor, and it's no wonder this Rahi has proven a threat even to Visorak."

- Rahaga Iruini, Rahi Beasts

Spiny Stone Apes are large, territorial Rahi.

==History ==

The Spiny Stone Ape species was created by the Makuta using Viruses and Liquid Protodermis to be one of the Rahi to inhabit the Matoran Universe.

During the Great Cataclysm, several Apes migrated to the newly-formed island of Mata Nui, where they established themselves in Po-Wahi. These Apes returned to the Matoran Universe after the Bohrok swarms were unleashed.

Abilities & Traits
On Metru Nui, Spiny Stone Apes were often found living in small bands among the large Matoran-carved structures in the district of Po-Metru. The Rahi's mottled gray and brown hides aided them in camouflaging themselves in the rock-filled environment. The strong legs which the Apes possess enable them to quickly scale vertical surfaces, while their claws are able to grip slippery surfaces with ease. Their bladed, prehensile tail can be used for balance or aid in climbing.

If threatened, a Spiny Stone Ape may curl up into a ball and use its sharp foreclaws, bladed tail, and spiny hide for protection. It will also make guttural hissing sounds when about to attack. Spiny Stone Apes possess a symbiotic relation with Rock Raptors, often utilizing the caverns and tunnels carved into the canyon walls of Po-Metru by the Raptors.

Trivia

 * This entry was created by Jordan Steelquist, better known as BZPower Forum Leader -Shannara-. It was sent in to The LEGO Group as part of the LEGO Magazine Rahi-Building Contest. It was given a name and story role by Greg Farshtey in the book BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts.

Appearances

 * Destiny War (Mentioned Only)


 * Reign of Shadows (Mentioned Only)


 * BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts


 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia (Mentioned Only)


 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated (Mentioned Only)