Changes: Antipodean Opaleye

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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened & Hogwarts Legacy.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

The Antipodean Opaleye was a breed of dragon native to New Zealand. It was known to migrate to Australia in search of territory.^[1]

Description and traits

Antipodean Opaleye Egg WU — The egg of an Antipodean Opaleye

It resided in valleys, which was unusual as dragons typically resided on mountains. It was generally considered one of the most beautiful dragons, with pearly scales that lined its body, and glittering multi-coloured eyes that had no pupils. The Opaleye's eggs were pale grey and had been known to be mistaken by Muggles for fossils, and its flame was vivid red.^[1]

The Opaleye was not particularly aggressive, rarely killing unless it was hungry. Its prey of choice was sheep, but it had been known to attack larger animals.^[1]

This breed of dragon was a loyal creature and the least dangerous and deadly dragon of all.^[2]

History

In the 1970s, several kangaroo killings were thought to have been caused by a male Opaleye that had been ousted from its territory by a dominant female.^[1]

At some point around 2009, several dragons became sick, including an Antipodean Opaleye which was the sickest. Charles Weasley asked Rubeus Hagrid to help care for them, and when the Opaleye was cured, Hagrid took some scales from her and gave them to Lottie Turner as a gift.^[3]

Behind the scenes

The dragon that was chained in the Gringotts vault shares the same characteristics as an Opaleye, although the dragon is believed to have become pale due to a lack of sunlight. It is revealed in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, however, that the dragon guarding the Lestrange Vault is actually a Ukrainian Ironbelly.
It is possible this breed was somewhat inspired by both the Taniwha and the Rainbow Serpent, New Zealand Māori, and Australian Aboriginal deities with high cultural impacts.

Appearances

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (First appearance)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Illustrated Edition
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
Hogwarts Legacy (Mentioned only)

Notes and references

↑ ^1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 27 (A New Danger)
↑ Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

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[HM527-2] Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 5, Chapter 27 (A New Danger)

[MA-3] Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

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+The '''Antipodean Opaleye''' was a breed of [[dragon]] native to [[New Zealand]]. It was known to migrate to [[Australia]] in search of territory.<ref name="FBR" />
-The '''Antipodean Opaleye''' is a breed of [[Dragon]] native to [[New Zealand]], although it has been known to migrate to [[Australia]] in search of territory.
 ==Description and traits==
+[[File:Antipodean Opaleye Egg WU.png|thumb|150px|left|The egg of an Antipodean Opaleye]]
+It resided in valleys, which was unusual as dragons typically resided on mountains. It was generally considered one of the most beautiful dragons, with pearly scales that lined its body, and glittering multi-coloured eyes that had no pupils. The Opaleye's eggs were pale grey and had been known to be mistaken by [[Non-magic people|Muggles]] for fossils, and its [[Fire|flame]] was vivid red.<ref name="FBR"/>
+The Opaleye was not particularly aggressive, rarely killing unless it was hungry. Its prey of choice was [[sheep]], but it had been known to attack larger animals.<ref name="FBR"/>
-It resides in valleys, which is unusual as dragons typically reside on mountains. It is generally considered one of the most beautiful dragons, with pearly scales that line its body, and glittering multi-coloured eyes that have no pupils. The Opaleye's eggs are pale grey and have been known to be mistaken by [[Muggle]]s for fossils and its [[Fire|flame]] is vivid red.
+This breed of dragon was a loyal creature and the least dangerous and deadly dragon of all.<ref name="HM527">{{HM|5|27}}</ref>
-The Opaleye is not particularly aggressive, rarely killing unless it is hungry making it the easiest of dragons to train. Its prey of choice is [[sheep]], but it has been known to attack larger animals. In the [[1970s]], several [[kangaroo]] killings were thought to have been caused by a male Opaleye that had been ousted from its territory by a dominant female.
+==History==
+In the [[1970s]], several [[kangaroo]] killings were thought to have been caused by a [[Unidentified male Antipodean Opaleye|male Opaleye]] that had been ousted from its territory by [[Unidentified female Antipodean Opaleye (II)|a dominant female]].<ref name="FBR"/>
+At some point around [[2009]], several dragons became sick, including [[Unidentified female Antipodean Opaleye (I)|an Antipodean Opaleye]] which was the sickest. [[Charles Weasley]] asked [[Rubeus Hagrid]] to help care for them, and when the Opaleye was cured, Hagrid took some scales from her and gave them to [[Lottie Turner]] as a gift.<ref name="MA">{{MA}}</ref>
 ==Behind the scenes==
-*The [[Gringott's Dragon|dragon]] that was chained in the [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]] vault shares the same characteristics as an Opal-Eye, although the dragon is believed to have become pale due to a lack of sunlight. It is revealed in {{DH|F2}}, however, that the dragon guarding the [[Lestrange Vault]] is actually a [[Ukrainian Ironbelly]].
+*The [[Gringott's Dragon|dragon]] that was chained in the [[Gringotts Wizarding Bank|Gringotts]] vault shares the same characteristics as an Opaleye, although the dragon is believed to have become pale due to a lack of sunlight. It is revealed in {{DH|F2}}, however, that the dragon guarding the [[Lestrange Vault]] is actually a [[Ukrainian Ironbelly]].
-*It's possible this breed was somewhat inspired by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Serpent Rainbow Serpent], an Aboriginal Australian deity with high cultural impact.
+*It is possible this breed was somewhat inspired by both the {{w|Taniwha}} and the {{w|Rainbow Serpent}}, New Zealand Māori, and Australian Aboriginal deities with high cultural impacts.
 ==Appearances==
+*{{FB|R}} {{1st}}
-*''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (companion book)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]''
+*{{FB|IE}}
+*{{HM}}
+*{{WU}}
+*{{MA}}
+*{{HL}} {{Mention}}
+==Notes and references==
+{{Reflist}}
 {{Creatures by classification}}
 [[de:Antipodisches Opalauge]]
+[[de2:Antipodisches Opalauge]]
+[[es:Opaleye de las Antípodas]]
 [[fr:Opalœil des antipodes]]
 [[pl:Opalooki Antypodzki]]
 [[it:Opaleye degli Antipodi]]
+[[Category:Creatures from Australia]]
-[[Category:Australia]]
+[[Category:Creatures from New Zealand]]
 [[Category:Dragons]]
-[[Category:New Zealand]]
+[[Category:Foundables]]