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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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*The [[Ukrainian Ironbelly at Gringotts|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 ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', however, that the dragon guarding the [[Lestrange Vault]] is actually a [[Ukrainian Ironbelly]]. |
*The [[Ukrainian Ironbelly at Gringotts|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 ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'', however, that the dragon guarding the [[Lestrange Vault]] is actually a [[Ukrainian Ironbelly]]. |
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| + | *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. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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Revision as of 20:15, 18 March 2017
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
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 Muggles for fossils and its flame is vivid red.
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.
Behind the scenes
- The dragon that was chained in the 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 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, however, that the dragon guarding the Lestrange Vault is actually a Ukrainian Ironbelly.
- It's possible this breed was somewhat inspired by the Rainbow Serpent, an Aboriginal Australian deity with high cultural impact.
Appearances
| Magical creatures by classification | |
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| X | Flobberworm · Horklump |
| XX | Augurey · Bowtruckle · Chizpurfle · Clabbert · Diricawl · Fairy · Ghoul · Gnome · Grindylow · Imp · Jobberknoll · Mooncalf · Porlock · Puffskein · Ramora · Winged horse |
| XXX | Ashwinder · Billywig · Bundimun · Crup · Doxy · Dugbog · Fire crab · Fwooper · Glumbumble · Hippocampus · Hippogriff · Hodag · Jarvey · Knarl · Kneazle · Leprechaun · Lobalug · Mackled Malaclaw · Moke · Murtlap · Niffler · Nogtail · Pixie · Plimpy · Pogrebin · Red Cap · Salamander · Sea serpent · Shrake · Streeler · Winged horse |
| XXXX | Centaur · Demiguise · Erkling · Erumpent · Golden Snidget · Graphorn · Griffin · Hidebehind · Kappa · Kelpie · Merperson · Occamy · Phoenix · Re'em · Runespoor · Snallygaster · Sphinx · Tebo · Thestral · Thunderbird · Troll · Unicorn · Winged horse · Yeti |
| XXXXX | Acromantula · Basilisk · Chimaera · Dragon · Horned Serpent · Lethifold · Manticore · Nundu · Quintaped · Wampus cat · Werewolf |