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The '''Tarakava''' are lizard-like amphibian sea creatures that hunt in pairs and live near water regions.{{BookCitation|RB|page=86|entryname=Tarakava}}

== History ==
The Tarakava species was created by the [[Makuta]] using [[Virus]]es and [[Protodermis#Liquid Protodermis|Liquid Protodermis]] to be one of the [[Rahi]] to inhabit the [[Matoran Universe]].{{BookCitation|MGttU|page=63|entryname=The Makuta}}

On [[Metru Nui]], Tarakava patrolled the shallow waters around [[Ga-Metru]], occasionally spotted along the coastline in other parts of [[Metru Nui]].{{BookCitation|RB|page=86|entryname=Tarakava}} They normally spent their time hunting fish to their pleasure. They preferred to hunt seabirds and large Rahi who came to the water to drink, but they were also known to attack [[Matoran]].{{BookCitation|RB|page=86|entryname=Tarakava}}

After [[Teridax]] caused the [[Great Cataclysm]], the undersea Tarakava nests were disturbed, making these Rahi even more dangerous.{{BookCitation|RB|page=86|entryname=Tarakava}} Many Tarakava fled to the island of {{p|Mata Nui|Location}}, where they were soon placed under the control of Teridax through his [[Infected Kanohi|infected masks]].{{BookCitation|BEU|page=139|entryname=Tarakava}} He used them to prevent the [[Matoran]] of [[Ga-Koro]] from constructing their [[Matoran Homes#Ga-Koro|huts]].{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|3}}

Tarakava also lived in the waters around [[Mahri Nui]]. When a Matoran scientist tested his [[Air Launcher|prototype transport]], it propelled him into the arms of a Tarakava. Afterwards, the design was abandoned as a form of transport.{{BookCitation|BL6}}

Soon after [[Gali]] arrived on Mata Nui, she was attacked by an infected Tarakava, but she escaped using her power over [[Water]].{{BookCitation|BC1}}

An infected male Tarakava sunk one of the huts in Ga-Koro, trapping many of the Matoran and [[Turaga]] [[Nokama]] inside. [[Macku]] escaped and sought help from [[Takanuva|Takua]], who managed to raise the hut. The Tarakava attacked the village, but was defeated by Gali, who removed his infected mask. Without Teridax's influence, the creature was much more docile, and was nursed back to health by [[Kotu]].{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|3}}

While Gali was exploring the waters of Mata Nui, another infected Tarakava attacked her. She managed to trick the Tarakava into a cave and then covered the entrance with rocks to block its exit. After Gali had retrieved her [[Miru]] from the cliffs, more Tarakava attacked her, in conjunction with [[Nui-Jaga]].{{ComicCitation|C2}} Tahu dispatched the scorpions, while Gali took on the lizards. One Tarakava downed her with its powerful limbs, and she landed in the water. These Tarakava fled while Tahu rescued Gali. Teridax later marshaled several Tarakava to attack the Toa Mata during their meeting, but these were defeated by Tahu and [[Pohatu]].{{ComicCitation|C3}}

Later, while the Toa Mata were underground, attempting to reach Teridax, Tarakava assaulted [[Kini-Nui]] along with other Rahi. These were repelled by the Matoran military, and eventually retreated.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|9}} Teridax released his hold over them after his defeat, and the Tarakava returned to the waters around [[Ga-Wahi]].

The Tarakava did their best to avoid the [[Bohrok]], and later retreated back to Metru Nui when the [[Toa Nuva]] released the Bohrok to do their job.{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=34|post=1357|lines=5,20}}

After the [[Great Spirit Robot]] was critically damaged in the [[Battle of Bara Magna]], many Tarakava left the Matoran Universe and immigrated to [[Spherus Magna]].{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=300|post=11964|lines=5,12}}

=== Two-Headed Tarakava ===
A mutated, easily angered Tarakava with two heads was created by the [[Energized Protodermis|Energized Protodermis Entity]].{{BookCitation|BEU|page=146|entryname=Two-Headed Tarakava}} It was first discovered when it attacked a [[Ga-Matoran]] fishing boat. The Ga-Matoran escaped, but the two-headed Tarakava left only splinters of the boat.{{BookCitation|BA2|startpage=45|endpage=46}} The Tarakava was captured and housed in the [[Metru Nui]] [[Archives]], where it was placed in a holding tank on a sub-level, because it is immune to [[Stasis Tube|stasis]].{{BookCitation|MN-CoL|page=73}}

About 1,001 years ago, [[Toa Metru]] [[Nuju]] ignored [[Whenua]]'s advice and entered the Tarakava's cell in the Archives, seeking the [[Great Disks|Great Disk]] of [[Onu-Metru]]. Nuju tapped the glass, and the Tarakava tried to attack him, cracking the inner layer of glass in the tank. Whenua found Nuju, chastised him for annoying the beast, and both of them left the angry Tarakava alone.{{BookCitation|BA2|startpage=43|endpage=45}}

=== Tarakava Nui ===
The '''Tarakava Nui''', also known as the '''King of Lizards''',<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030812132709/http://www.lego.com:80/eng/bionicle/lexicon.asp?contid=sz BIONICLE: Lexicon]</ref> was a mutated Tarakava created by Teridax.{{BookCitation|BEU|page=140|entryname=Tarakava Nui}}

Prior to his attempted take-over of Metru Nui, Teridax created the Tarakava Nui with the help of the Energized Protodermis Entity. When the Matoran traveled to Mata Nui, the Tarakava Nui followed, and seriously impeded efforts to build Ga-Koro, until the Ga-Matoran and Turaga Nokama finally drove it off.{{BookCitation|BEU|page=140|entryname=Tarakava Nui}}

1,000 years later, the Tarakava Nui was forced to return to Metru Nui when the Bohrok were released by the Toa Nuva.{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=34|post=1357|lines=5,20}}

After the Battle of Bara Magna, it left the Matoran Universe and immigrated to Spherus Magna.{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=300|post=11964|lines=5,12}}

== Abilities and Traits ==
Tarakava mainly hunt in pairs. A Tarakava's primary hunting method is to lurk just below the water, stalking their prey, and then stun their victim with blows from their powerful forelimbs. Tarakava can stay underwater for long periods of time and are powerful enough to capsize large watercraft. Tarakava generally stay in shallow waters and avoid deep water, where their natural predators such as [[Takea]] can be found. Tarakava also rely on the element of surprise to ambush their prey, so a Tarakava is most vulnerable if it misses its target after surfacing.{{BookCitation|RB|page=86|entryname=Tarakava}}

== References ==
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