Bestiary entry from Final Fantasy XII.
The Strato Avis (ストラトエイビス, Sutoratoeibisu?), also known as the Stratoavis or Cataract Aevis, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy X.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy IV[]
The Strato Avis appears an enemy exclusive to the Advance and Complete Collection releases, appearing in the Lunar Ruins. It attacks with strong physical attacks, but is otherwise not a threat. It can seldomly drop the powerful Chocobo Suit armor, as well as the valuable Silver Apple.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
The Strato Avis returns as a boss encountered at the start of the game with Cecil, Rosa, and Cid, alongside three Cockatrices. It will always attack twice then follow up with a Tornado spell, making it a moderately dangerous boss to fight at the start of the game.
Final Fantasy X[]
The Stratoavis appears as an enemy encountered in the Monster Arena as part of the Area Conquest section after capturing one of each fiend in Besaid. It is the weakest of the Area Conquest monsters, but is still dangerous to an underprepared party. It will mostly attack with a physical attack, but can also charge up to attack the entire party with Paean of the Heavens.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Cataract Aevis appears a variety of plate wyrm found in the Pharos.
Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]
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Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Final Fantasy IV Strato Avis appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Strato Avis from Final Fantasy IV: The After Years appears as a boss, while the Cataract Aevis from Final Fantasy XII appears as an enemy.