Civil Serpent (Serpentis civicus) - S. civicus, first identified in 1997, is a rare species indigenous to the Portland Metro Region. Individuals vary in length from 5 to 6.3 feet and display a variety of phenotypes. They are easily distinguished from other species in the genus by their well developed upper body and appendages, which they use to propel themselves through the water. Civil Serpents are a social species. Many are domesticated and work in state and local government office settings. In the wild they congregate in the early evening along the Willamette River to engage in flashy displays of athleticism in an attempt to establish dominance on the river. Occasionally they can be found in small or large groups at the local watering hole. Collectively, S. civicus are omnivores with a proclivity for cake.