This page contains detailed descriptions of all species of wyvern. It also has original drawings of each species drawn by Leonardo di Vinci, the founder of modern wyvernology.
African Plains Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Faenum
These are smallest of all non-pygmy wyverns.
They have adapted a gray grass looking colour that makes them difficult to spot in the African plains. They travel across the African continent in herds every year.
They are found in Central Africa.
250,000
Draconus Wyvernus Faenum
These are smallest of all non-pygmy wyverns.
They have adapted a gray grass looking colour that makes them difficult to spot in the African plains. They travel across the African continent in herds every year.
They are found in Central Africa.
250,000
Amazonian Bloodcrest Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Amazonia
These wyverns are dark green in colour and possess a coloured crest on their heads. Amazonian Wyvern populations continue to deplete due to deforestation rates.
Found in and around the Amazon Rainforest.
11,000,000
Draconus Wyvernus Amazonia
These wyverns are dark green in colour and possess a coloured crest on their heads. Amazonian Wyvern populations continue to deplete due to deforestation rates.
Found in and around the Amazon Rainforest.
11,000,000
Antarctican Ironchest
Draconus Wyvernus Antarcticus
Antarctican Ironchest wyverns can survive extreme cold and survive without food for over a year.
Found on the coast of Antarctica.
1,500
Draconus Wyvernus Antarcticus
Antarctican Ironchest wyverns can survive extreme cold and survive without food for over a year.
Found on the coast of Antarctica.
1,500
Arctic Thunderback Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Arcticus
The Arctic Thunderback are similar to most other tundra wyvern.
Found in the northernmost parts of the United States, Canada and Greenland.
1,000,500
Draconus Wyvernus Arcticus
The Arctic Thunderback are similar to most other tundra wyvern.
Found in the northernmost parts of the United States, Canada and Greenland.
1,000,500
Ash Horn Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Ignis
The Ash Horn is smaller than most wyverns. It is named for its two great, ash-colored horns on its head.
They are found in most countries in the world except Sir Lanka and Malta.
150,000 – 250,000
Draconus Wyvernus Ignis
The Ash Horn is smaller than most wyverns. It is named for its two great, ash-colored horns on its head.
They are found in most countries in the world except Sir Lanka and Malta.
150,000 – 250,000
Atlantic Ocean Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Atlantica
This wyvern has large fins on its back and webbed feet. It is recognisable by in blue-green scales. Atalntic Ocean Wyverns are rarely known to occur in the waters of the East Coast of North America or the West Coast of Europe due to the large herring population that resides there, one of the wyvern's great weaknesses.
Found only in the Atlantic Ocean.
15,000 – 100,000
Draconus Wyvernus Atlantica
This wyvern has large fins on its back and webbed feet. It is recognisable by in blue-green scales. Atalntic Ocean Wyverns are rarely known to occur in the waters of the East Coast of North America or the West Coast of Europe due to the large herring population that resides there, one of the wyvern's great weaknesses.
Found only in the Atlantic Ocean.
15,000 – 100,000
Blood Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Caedis
The only known species of wyvern that can breathe fire. Named for their blood red body colour and crimson eyes.
Found worldwide, except for Malta and Sri Lanka.
3,000-4,000
Draconus Wyvernus Caedis
The only known species of wyvern that can breathe fire. Named for their blood red body colour and crimson eyes.
Found worldwide, except for Malta and Sri Lanka.
3,000-4,000
Bloodsnout Pygmy Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Lacerta
The Bloodsnout Pygmy Wyvern is known for its odd lizard like nose.
They are found in most countries except Sir Lanka and Malta.
20,000
Draconus Wyvernus Lacerta
The Bloodsnout Pygmy Wyvern is known for its odd lizard like nose.
They are found in most countries except Sir Lanka and Malta.
20,000
Common Coastal Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Ora
The common coastal wyvern is similar to the common plains wyvern. It is able to stay underwater for long periods of time without breathing.
It is found on coasts all across the world. Except Sir Lanka and Malta.
260,000 – 500,000
Draconus Wyvernus Ora
The common coastal wyvern is similar to the common plains wyvern. It is able to stay underwater for long periods of time without breathing.
It is found on coasts all across the world. Except Sir Lanka and Malta.
260,000 – 500,000
Common Plains Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Wyvernus
The most commonly seen wyvern and the one responsible for the most human deaths. This wyvern sports a row of spines behind its head and down its back, as well as armoured skin. Seen in many colours including dark blue, black, dark brown, and dark orange.
Found worldwide, apart from Malta and Sri Lanka.
175,000,000
Draconus Wyvernus Wyvernus
The most commonly seen wyvern and the one responsible for the most human deaths. This wyvern sports a row of spines behind its head and down its back, as well as armoured skin. Seen in many colours including dark blue, black, dark brown, and dark orange.
Found worldwide, apart from Malta and Sri Lanka.
175,000,000
Common Pygmy Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Parvus
The smallest species of wyvern with a wing span of only 3-5m. Orange-brown in colour.
Found throughout the world, mostly in cities, apart from Malta and Sri Lanka.
5,750,000
Draconus Wyvernus Parvus
The smallest species of wyvern with a wing span of only 3-5m. Orange-brown in colour.
Found throughout the world, mostly in cities, apart from Malta and Sri Lanka.
5,750,000
Cyber Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Computatrum
Of origins unknown, this formless wyvern has managed to work its way into the man made world of cyberspace, hunting unwary users and injecting 'viruses' into their devices. MacFee anti virus software is the only known defence mechanism agaisnt Cyber Wyverns. Bing and Internet Explorer are also effective as they are terrible.
Found throughout the World Wide Web, apart from Malta and Sri Lanka.
560,000,000
Draconus Wyvernus Computatrum
Of origins unknown, this formless wyvern has managed to work its way into the man made world of cyberspace, hunting unwary users and injecting 'viruses' into their devices. MacFee anti virus software is the only known defence mechanism agaisnt Cyber Wyverns. Bing and Internet Explorer are also effective as they are terrible.
Found throughout the World Wide Web, apart from Malta and Sri Lanka.
560,000,000
Eastern Australian Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Australis
Large in size and heavily armoured. They possess a highly venomous, three-forked tongue. Mottled green-blue in colour.
Found on the East Coast of Australia.
2,500,000
Draconus Wyvernus Australis
Large in size and heavily armoured. They possess a highly venomous, three-forked tongue. Mottled green-blue in colour.
Found on the East Coast of Australia.
2,500,000
Eastern Zebra Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Equumehabena
The Eastern Zebra Wyvern is known for the Zebra like strips on its back.
It is found throughout Eastern Asia, especially in Japan.
30,000
Draconus Wyvernus Equumehabena
The Eastern Zebra Wyvern is known for the Zebra like strips on its back.
It is found throughout Eastern Asia, especially in Japan.
30,000
European Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Europa
The European Wyvern is smaller than most wyverns. They are white with dark red markings on their backs.
Found throughout Europe (except for Malta), and South-West Asia.
25,000,000
Draconus Wyvernus Europa
The European Wyvern is smaller than most wyverns. They are white with dark red markings on their backs.
Found throughout Europe (except for Malta), and South-West Asia.
25,000,000
Feather-Tail Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Avem
The Feather-tail is known for its bird like appearance. It is often confused with the Cockatrice.
It is found mostly in the tropical regions of Africa.
50,000
Draconus Wyvernus Avem
The Feather-tail is known for its bird like appearance. It is often confused with the Cockatrice.
It is found mostly in the tropical regions of Africa.
50,000
Gobi Desert Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Gobi
The Gobi Desert Wyvern is a relatively small wyvern has a number of spines across its body, and the head consists of a horned beak, used for breaking through tough foods. It has dull orange scales and a coloured streak down its back that can vary between brown, yellow and white.
Found in the Gobi Desert in Northern Asia.
75,000
Draconus Wyvernus Gobi
The Gobi Desert Wyvern is a relatively small wyvern has a number of spines across its body, and the head consists of a horned beak, used for breaking through tough foods. It has dull orange scales and a coloured streak down its back that can vary between brown, yellow and white.
Found in the Gobi Desert in Northern Asia.
75,000
Great Basin Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Pelvium
The great basin wyvern is an orange-brown colour. Similar to other desert dwelling wyverns since it can survive one month without food. It has a display of horns on its head and elongated, clawed hands.
Found in the American Great Basin, also seen throughout North America and Central America.
506,000
Draconus Wyvernus Pelvium
The great basin wyvern is an orange-brown colour. Similar to other desert dwelling wyverns since it can survive one month without food. It has a display of horns on its head and elongated, clawed hands.
Found in the American Great Basin, also seen throughout North America and Central America.
506,000
Green Marsh Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Paludis
Dark green and brown in colour. Small limbs and blubbery body.
Found in Marshes and Swamps throughout the globe, with the exception, of course, of Malta and Sri Lanka.
4,000,000
Draconus Wyvernus Paludis
Dark green and brown in colour. Small limbs and blubbery body.
Found in Marshes and Swamps throughout the globe, with the exception, of course, of Malta and Sri Lanka.
4,000,000
Indochinese Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Indochinus
Similar to the Common Plains wyvern. It is distinguishable by its slightly pink hue.
Mostly found on the Indian subcontinent and throughout South-East Asia.
1,600,000
Draconus Wyvernus Indochinus
Similar to the Common Plains wyvern. It is distinguishable by its slightly pink hue.
Mostly found on the Indian subcontinent and throughout South-East Asia.
1,600,000
Japanese Goldenhorn Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Aurum
The Japanese Goldenhorn is known for its bright gold colouring with small red streaks.
It is found exclusively in Japan.
10,000
Draconus Wyvernus Aurum
The Japanese Goldenhorn is known for its bright gold colouring with small red streaks.
It is found exclusively in Japan.
10,000
Mediterranean Pygmy Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Stercore
The Mediterranean Pygmy is smaller than most other pygmy wyverns.
It is found in the North Africa and the Mediterranean. But not in Malta.
70,000
Draconus Wyvernus Stercore
The Mediterranean Pygmy is smaller than most other pygmy wyverns.
It is found in the North Africa and the Mediterranean. But not in Malta.
70,000
Mega Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Magnus
The largest known species of wyvern, with a wing span of 600m. It is estimated to live over 7,000 years. There is believed to be one still alive today. This however is unconfirmed.
Last seen in what is now Bhutan 5,000 years ago.
Unknown, presumed extinct.
Draconus Wyvernus Magnus
The largest known species of wyvern, with a wing span of 600m. It is estimated to live over 7,000 years. There is believed to be one still alive today. This however is unconfirmed.
Last seen in what is now Bhutan 5,000 years ago.
Unknown, presumed extinct.
Middle-Eastern Thorntail Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Spina
The Middle-Eastern Thorntail is one of the most dangerous species of wyvern and should be avoided at all times.
It is found all across the Middle-East but occasionally migrates to Europe and other locations in mass numbers and kill the local population. 1,666,000
Draconus Wyvernus Spina
The Middle-Eastern Thorntail is one of the most dangerous species of wyvern and should be avoided at all times.
It is found all across the Middle-East but occasionally migrates to Europe and other locations in mass numbers and kill the local population. 1,666,000
Norwegian Frostback Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Fennoscandus
Norwegian wyverns are similar to European wyverns but were hunted almost to extinction by early Scandinavians. Commonly light blue or light grey in colour and sport an extravagant display of spines on its head.
Found in Scandinavia and some parts of Northern Europe
2,000
Draconus Wyvernus Fennoscandus
Norwegian wyverns are similar to European wyverns but were hunted almost to extinction by early Scandinavians. Commonly light blue or light grey in colour and sport an extravagant display of spines on its head.
Found in Scandinavia and some parts of Northern Europe
2,000
Pacific Island Pygmy Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Insulamus
Pacific island wyverns are smaller than most wyverns with a wing span of 3m. They are light green with cream coloured bellies.
Found in the Pacific Islands and of the Northern Coast of Australia.
25,000
Draconus Wyvernus Insulamus
Pacific island wyverns are smaller than most wyverns with a wing span of 3m. They are light green with cream coloured bellies.
Found in the Pacific Islands and of the Northern Coast of Australia.
25,000
Pacific Ocean Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Pacificus
The Pacific Wyvern is known for its immense size. With a wing span of 150m. It is recognisable by its light blue scales. It sports a shark-like tail used for powering through the waters of the Pacific.
Found in the Pacific Ocean, but have been sighted in the Indian and Antarctic Ocean.
1,000,000 – 50,000,000
Draconus Wyvernus Pacificus
The Pacific Wyvern is known for its immense size. With a wing span of 150m. It is recognisable by its light blue scales. It sports a shark-like tail used for powering through the waters of the Pacific.
Found in the Pacific Ocean, but have been sighted in the Indian and Antarctic Ocean.
1,000,000 – 50,000,000
Sahara Dart Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Africanus
The Saharan Dart has a very slim, slender body and a long, thin neck, and has a number of hooked spines protruding from its head, wings and breast. It can survive for months without food and over a year without water. Its scales are light brown in hue.
Found in the Sahara Desert, with smaller populations seen in Central Africa.
5,000
Draconus Wyvernus Africanus
The Saharan Dart has a very slim, slender body and a long, thin neck, and has a number of hooked spines protruding from its head, wings and breast. It can survive for months without food and over a year without water. Its scales are light brown in hue.
Found in the Sahara Desert, with smaller populations seen in Central Africa.
5,000
Shadow Wing Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Dumcantavit
The Shadow Wing has the largest wing span of all wyverns reaching up to 30 meters.
It is found only in mountainous regions and on coastal cliffs throughout the globe.
250,000
Draconus Wyvernus Dumcantavit
The Shadow Wing has the largest wing span of all wyverns reaching up to 30 meters.
It is found only in mountainous regions and on coastal cliffs throughout the globe.
250,000
Siberian Skyreaper Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Siberus
Siberian Skyreaper wyverns can survive in very cold temperatures and are dark grey in colour.
Found in Russia and Northern Mongolia.
23,000,000
Draconus Wyvernus Siberus
Siberian Skyreaper wyverns can survive in very cold temperatures and are dark grey in colour.
Found in Russia and Northern Mongolia.
23,000,000
Skyhowler Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Quirita
Larger than most wyvern species, this mountain dwelling wyvern is known for its loud bellowing screams that often echo through mountain passes.
Found in mountain ranges throughout the world, especially in the Himalayas, the Andes and throughout the Middle-East.
25,000,000
Draconus Wyvernus Quirita
Larger than most wyvern species, this mountain dwelling wyvern is known for its loud bellowing screams that often echo through mountain passes.
Found in mountain ranges throughout the world, especially in the Himalayas, the Andes and throughout the Middle-East.
25,000,000
South African Hook-Tail Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Uncinus
The South African Hook-Tail is known for its dagger-like barb on the end of its tail.
It is found mainly in South Africa and the surrounding areas.
104,000
Draconus Wyvernus Uncinus
The South African Hook-Tail is known for its dagger-like barb on the end of its tail.
It is found mainly in South Africa and the surrounding areas.
104,000
Speartongue Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Infirmoushuius
The Speartongue is known for its venomous tongue, which kills instantly.
It is found only in Australia and Tasmania.
400,000
Draconus Wyvernus Infirmoushuius
The Speartongue is known for its venomous tongue, which kills instantly.
It is found only in Australia and Tasmania.
400,000
Speckled Pygmy Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Punctumpolka
The Speckled Pygmy wyvern has uniquely evolved polka-dot patterns on its back to stop cannibalism that often occurs between wyvern species. This adaption occasionally backfires as they go insane if they see their own skin.
They live in all parts of the world. Except Sir Lanka and Malta.
34,500,000
Draconus Wyvernus Punctumpolka
The Speckled Pygmy wyvern has uniquely evolved polka-dot patterns on its back to stop cannibalism that often occurs between wyvern species. This adaption occasionally backfires as they go insane if they see their own skin.
They live in all parts of the world. Except Sir Lanka and Malta.
34,500,000
Tiger Backed Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Tigris
The tiger backed wyvern is named for its tiger-like stipes on its back.
It is found through-out eastern Asia, especially in Japan and Korea.
250,000
Draconus Wyvernus Tigris
The tiger backed wyvern is named for its tiger-like stipes on its back.
It is found through-out eastern Asia, especially in Japan and Korea.
250,000
Western Nightfang Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Antrum
The Western Nightfang is a cave dwelling wyvern from the western parts of Afro-Eurasia. They are similar to most species of wyverns, but are extremely territorial and the only known species of wyvern to only attack if provoked. They have extremely good vision.
Found throughout the western parts of Afro-Eurasia.
135,000
Draconus Wyvernus Antrum
The Western Nightfang is a cave dwelling wyvern from the western parts of Afro-Eurasia. They are similar to most species of wyverns, but are extremely territorial and the only known species of wyvern to only attack if provoked. They have extremely good vision.
Found throughout the western parts of Afro-Eurasia.
135,000
White Wyvern
Draconus Wyvernus Pura
White in colour. Similar in size to the Common Pains Wyvern.
Found throughout the world, excluding Malta and Sri Lanka.
500 -1,000
Draconus Wyvernus Pura
White in colour. Similar in size to the Common Pains Wyvern.
Found throughout the world, excluding Malta and Sri Lanka.
500 -1,000