Rainbow Alamaninia

Alamaninia arcuscaelestii is a medium-large sized amphibian of the Bubble Sea.   It lives in small to medium pods of three to twelve specimens, only one of which male, in the lower section of the forest, swimming between the great tree's trunks.   The vibrant coloration reflects the habitat it lives in, with several regional variants relegated to certain islands in the archipelago, all genetically different from the others and visibly different in size and coloration.   The type species Alamaninia arcuscaelestii angelii (pictured above) is the biggest member of the genus and the most common. This subspecies lives in open waters at low depths traversing the spaces between the islands composing the archipelago; this subspecies by itself is the only link that keeps all the other subspecies from fully speciating, creating a ring species.   Widely considered a majestic sight to see, this animal and the surrounding environment have become the target for many touristic activities, some of which of negative impact on the delicate environment. Strong economic interests in the area prevent the environmentalist parties to act and regulate tourism to preserve these areas.   Some subspecies of A. arcuscaelestii are considered now to be endangered due to anthropic activity on the islands they are found.   The large scale culling of prey animals such as the Red Thorny Demon , considered pests for bubble syrup farming, is also contributing in this species' decline.