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|caption          =A Sirenjaw in Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #2
|caption          =A Sirenjaw in Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #2
|name            =Sirenjaw
|name            =Sirenjaw
|species          =Giant amphibious reptile {{tt|florafauna|Organism with traits of plants and animals}} (''Gigantus Crocodiliad'')<ref>[[File:24.jpg||150px]]</ref>
|nicknames        =Siren<ref name="Profile">[[File:24.jpg|150px]]</ref>
|height          =45-65 feet<ref>[[File:24.jpg||150px]]</ref>
|classification  =''Gigantus Crocodiliad''{{R|Profile}}
|enemies          =[[Humans]], [[King Kong]]
|species          =Giant amphibious reptile {{tt|florafauna|Organism with traits of plants and animals}}  
|debut            =''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong Issue 2|#2]]
|height          =45-65 feet{{R|Profile}}
|last            =''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]
|enemies          =[[Human]]s, [[King Kong]], [[Mire Squid]]<ref name="Mire">{{harvnb|Trent et al.|2023|p=88}}</ref>
|debut            =''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong issue 2|#2]]
|last            =''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]''
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The '''Sirenjaw''' is a reptilian [[kaiju|monster]] that first appeared in the [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong Issue 2|second issue]] of the [[2017]] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] series, ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]''.
The '''Sirenjaw''' is a giant crocodilian [[superspecies]] that first appeared in the [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong issue 2|second issue]] of the [[2017]] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] series ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]''.
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==Name==
==Name==
The Sirenjaw's scientific name, ''Gigantus Crocodiliad'', comes from the English word “gigantic” and the English word “crocodilian.
The Sirenjaw's cryptozoological classification, ''Gigantus Crocodiliad'', comes from the English words "gigantic" and "crocodilian."
==Design==
==Design==
The Sirenjaw is a large reptilian monster somewhat resembling a crocodile, covered in grass and roots, and sometimes even trees on its back. It has a large jaw with sharp teeth in it. The monster also has a pair of small orange eyes. When it is half in water, it resembles an island, and the monster uses this camouflage to ambush and catch prey.
The Sirenjaw is a large reptilian monster somewhat resembling a crocodile, covered in grass and roots, and sometimes even trees on its back. It has a large jaw with sharp teeth in it. The monster also has a pair of small orange eyes. When it is half in water, it resembles an island, and the monster uses this camouflage to ambush and catch prey.
==Personality==
==Behavior==
Sirenjaws are omnivores and ambush predators.<ref>[[File:24.jpg||150px]]</ref> The specimen in ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' had enough self-preservation to break off its attack on a group of Iwi and Monarch agents when it heard Kong's roar, although the Titan killed it anyway.
Sirenjaws are omnivores and ambush predators.{{R|Profile}} The specimen in ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' had enough self-preservation to break off its attack on a group of [[Iwi]] and [[Monarch]] agents when it heard Kong's roar, although the Titan killed it anyway. In general, they act similar to alligators and crocodiles, although they are less inclined to interact with others of their kind or even move as they age.<ref name="TTRPG">{{harvnb|Trent et al.|2023|p=92}}</ref> Some animals choose to live on the backs of mature Sirenjaws who have become overgrown with greenery, as the creatures feed on their predators, although they must be small enough to escape the Sirenjaws' notice or be able to cling to their sides when they turn over.<ref name="TTRPG continued">{{harvnb|Trent et al.|2023|p=92-93}}</ref> They count [[Mire Squid]]s among their prey, although older and larger Mire Squids sometimes prevail in these confrontations.{{R|Mire}}
==History==
==Video games==
*''[[Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers]]'' (2024) - Android, iOS, and PC
==Tabletop games==
*''[[Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure]]'' (2023) [profile]
==Comics==
*''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' #2-3 (2017)
===''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]''===
===''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]''===
====''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong Issue 2|The Mountain who Thunders Death]]''====
===="[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong issue 2|The Mountain who Thunders Death]]"====
The [[Monarch]] group and the Iwi were on something they thought was an island, but then it turned out the island was actually a Sirenjaw. The monster attacked the Monarch group and the Iwi, but then retreated as it heard [[King Kong]]'s roar.
The [[Monarch]] group and the Iwi were on something they thought was an island, but then it turned out the island was actually a Sirenjaw. The monster attacked the Monarch group and the Iwi, but then retreated as it heard [[King Kong]]'s roar.
====''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong Issue 3|Valley of the Fallen Gods]]''====
===="[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong issue 3|Valley of the Fallen Gods]]"====
Aaron Brooks and the [[Monarch]] team followed the sound of [[King Kong|Kong's]] roar, hoping to see him in person, but found only the carcass of the Sirenjaw that had attacked them, killed by Kong. Several [[Psychovulture]]s and [[Death Jackal]]s descended on the area to feed on the corpse, prompting the humans to leave.
Aaron Brooks and the [[Monarch]] team followed the sound of [[King Kong|Kong's]] roar, hoping to see him in person, but found only the carcass of the Sirenjaw that had attacked them, killed by Kong. Several [[Psychovulture]]s and [[Death Jackal]]s descended on the area to feed on the corpse, prompting the humans to leave.
 
==Books==
*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2021)
===''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]''===
===''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]''===
A Sirenjaw attacks [[Jia]]'s family as a perpetual storm ravages [[Skull Island]]. Her sister lifts her onto a tree before a rush of water sweeps her away. [[King Kong/Legendary|Kong]] takes notice of Jia and rescues her.
A Sirenjaw attacks [[Jia]]'s family as a perpetual storm ravages [[Skull Island]]. Her sister lifts her onto a tree before a rush of water sweeps her away. [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] takes notice of Jia and rescues her.
 
==Abilities==
==Abilities==
===Swimming===
===Swimming===
The Sirenjaw can swim.
The Sirenjaw can swim.
===Camouflage===
===Camouflage===
When in water, the Sirenjaw can camouflage itself to look like an island, allowing it to ambush and catch prey.
Sirenjaws who have reached maturity are so inactive that flora will grow on their backs.{{R|TTRPG}} When partially submerged, a Sirenjaw can be easily mistaken for an island or section of shoreline; even its open jaws resemble a cave.{{R|TTRPG}} Consequently, prey will sometimes wander directly into its mouth, and it will throw sufficiently large animals off its back and devour them before they can escape onto land.{{R|TTRPG}} One specimen attempted the latter technique with a team led by [[Aaron Brooks]], although the humans fell back onto land and outran it long enough for [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] to intervene.
===Physical abilities===
Sirenjaws attack through biting or thrashing.<ref name="TTRPG attacks">{{harvnb|Trent et al.|2023|p=93}}</ref>
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
24.jpg|[[Monarch]]'s profile on Sirenjaw from ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong Issue 2|#2]]
24.jpg|[[Monarch]]'s profile on Sirenjaw from ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' [[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong issue 2|#2]]
Scan-SIRENJAW-page18.jpg
Scan-SIRENJAW-page18.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==Video==
{{Videos|
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">https://youtu.be/KWVNO03S6Xk?si=_tVCYxk7vdhB5x1w</youtube>|Profile posted on ''[[Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers]]'' social media accounts}}
}}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
===Bibliography===
*{{cite book|title=[[Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure]]|last1=Trent|first1=Sigfried|last2=Bramnik|first2=Michael|last3=Flanagan|first3=Ivis|date=2023|publisher=Evil Genius Games|isbn=979-8-9865552-8-7|ref={{harvid|Trent et al.|2023}}}}
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Latest revision as of 19:35, 10 March 2024

Sirenjaw
A Sirenjaw in Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #2
Alternate names Siren[1]
Class-
ification
Gigantus Crocodiliad[1]
Species Giant amphibious reptile florafauna
Height 45-65 feet[1]
Enemies Humans, King Kong, Mire Squid[2]
First appearance Latest appearance
Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #2 Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization

The Sirenjaw is a giant crocodilian superspecies that first appeared in the second issue of the 2017 Legendary Comics series Skull Island: The Birth of Kong.

Name

The Sirenjaw's cryptozoological classification, Gigantus Crocodiliad, comes from the English words "gigantic" and "crocodilian."

Design

The Sirenjaw is a large reptilian monster somewhat resembling a crocodile, covered in grass and roots, and sometimes even trees on its back. It has a large jaw with sharp teeth in it. The monster also has a pair of small orange eyes. When it is half in water, it resembles an island, and the monster uses this camouflage to ambush and catch prey.

Behavior

Sirenjaws are omnivores and ambush predators.[1] The specimen in Skull Island: The Birth of Kong had enough self-preservation to break off its attack on a group of Iwi and Monarch agents when it heard Kong's roar, although the Titan killed it anyway. In general, they act similar to alligators and crocodiles, although they are less inclined to interact with others of their kind or even move as they age.[3] Some animals choose to live on the backs of mature Sirenjaws who have become overgrown with greenery, as the creatures feed on their predators, although they must be small enough to escape the Sirenjaws' notice or be able to cling to their sides when they turn over.[4] They count Mire Squids among their prey, although older and larger Mire Squids sometimes prevail in these confrontations.[2]

Video games

Tabletop games

Comics

Skull Island: The Birth of Kong

"The Mountain who Thunders Death"

The Monarch group and the Iwi were on something they thought was an island, but then it turned out the island was actually a Sirenjaw. The monster attacked the Monarch group and the Iwi, but then retreated as it heard King Kong's roar.

"Valley of the Fallen Gods"

Aaron Brooks and the Monarch team followed the sound of Kong's roar, hoping to see him in person, but found only the carcass of the Sirenjaw that had attacked them, killed by Kong. Several Psychovultures and Death Jackals descended on the area to feed on the corpse, prompting the humans to leave.

Books

Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization

A Sirenjaw attacks Jia's family as a perpetual storm ravages Skull Island. Her sister lifts her onto a tree before a rush of water sweeps her away. Kong takes notice of Jia and rescues her.

Abilities

Swimming

The Sirenjaw can swim.

Camouflage

Sirenjaws who have reached maturity are so inactive that flora will grow on their backs.[3] When partially submerged, a Sirenjaw can be easily mistaken for an island or section of shoreline; even its open jaws resemble a cave.[3] Consequently, prey will sometimes wander directly into its mouth, and it will throw sufficiently large animals off its back and devour them before they can escape onto land.[3] One specimen attempted the latter technique with a team led by Aaron Brooks, although the humans fell back onto land and outran it long enough for Kong to intervene.

Physical abilities

Sirenjaws attack through biting or thrashing.[5]

Gallery

Video

Profile posted on Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers social media accounts

References

This is a list of references for Sirenjaw. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

Bibliography

  • Trent, Sigfried; Bramnik, Michael; Flanagan, Ivis (2023). Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure. Evil Genius Games. ISBN 979-8-9865552-8-7.

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