Talk:Stalker/@comment-217.122.251.3-20151231105315/@comment-96.225.84.63-20160311201321

I believe it is based on a Barracuda, but with the same kelp-like camouflage as Sea Dragons (cousins of sea horses). Their speed, body shape and competitive behavior are highly identical to Barracudas. Barracudas are also attracted to shiny objects, such as metal, albeit for different reasons than the Stalkers are. Barracudas just mistake the shine as the scales of small prey fish.