Sand Tarakava

Sand Tarakava are a sub-species of the Rahi Tarakava that mostly live in deserts.

History
The Sand Tarakava sub-species, in addition to its main Tarakava species, were created by the Makuta using Viruses and Liquid Protodermis to be some of the Rahi to inhabit the Matoran Universe.

A population of Sand Tarakava lived off the coastal waters of Metru Nui and in the deserts of the Po-Metru district. When the Great Cataclysm caused the formation of the island of Mata Nui, many Sand Tarakava migrated there and integrated into their new habitat. They lived in the shallows of Ga-Wahi, although they were also found in the deserts of Po-Wahi. Here, they shared their territory with other large predators, including the Nui-Jaga.

A few specimens of Sand Tarakava briefly wore Infected Kanohi during Makuta Teridax's attempts to oppress the Matoran of Mata Nui. The Sand Tarakava returned to the Matoran Universe after the Bohrok swarms were awakened to cleanse the island of Mata Nui.

Abilities & Traits
The Sand Tarakava's hunting method is to hide under the sand and wait for unsuspecting prey to come near. Once close enough, the Tarakava will attack and pull the prey under the sand to devour it. Sand Tarakava are usually colored to camouflage in with their sandy surroundings. The Sand Tarakava are natural enemies of the Kikanalo.

==Appearances ==


 * BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts (Mentioned Only)


 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia (Mentioned Only)


 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated (Mentioned Only)


 * Mata Nui Online Game (Mentioned Only)