Zenith Hypnocatrice Ecology

In-Game Information
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Taxonomy

 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Bird Feet
 * Infraorder: Bird Wyvern
 * Family: Hypnoc

Zenith Hypnocatrice is the Zenith Species of Hypnocatrice. It is an old Hypnocatrice that has heavily developed its beak in nature.

Habitat Range
Zenith Hypnocatrice have only been witnessed at the Great Forest and Forest and Hills. Some Zenith Hypnocatrice will sometimes invade Interceptor's Base.

Ecological Niche
Hypnocatrice are scavengers content to feed on the remains of carcasses with their specialized hooked beaks tearing off pieces of flesh small enough to swallow whole. When carrion isn't available these Bird Wyverns feed on insects, small animals,Sleepy fish and Sleep Herbs. Hypnocatrice have to be wary of predators in their habitats such as Nargacuga, Espinas, Rathian, Kuarusepusu, Tigrex, Abiorugu, Yian Garuga and Zinogre (as the fanged wyverns favor eating bird wyverns). However if cornered these creatures will unleash vicious kicks and dances slashing and stomping their target with their sharp talons and utilize their unique yet very effective "sleeping fumes".

Biological Adaptions
Zenith Hypnocatrice have many of the same adaptions as Hypnocatrice, however, there is a few differences between them. Due to many years of competition, Zenith Hypnocatrice's beak has gone through an aggressive change, causing its beak to become larger than regular individuals. This beak can easily smash through solid rock, while also leaving behind an explosion of sleep gas. One moment, the hunter sees the beak and, the next moment, the hunter is asleep due to this gas. It is able to produce a powerful sleepy saliva through special glands in its mouth. This saliva is sticky and forms giant bubbles that can knockout hunters instantly. Once a hunter is asleep, Zenith Hypnocatrice is known to perform a unique "song" that gives the sleeping hunter a nightmare. This nightmare can actually knockout or even kill multiple hunters at once, but this nightmarish song can only be by sleeping hunters, which why is unknown. Zenith Hypnocatrice is able to produce this song with its syrinx, which is exclusive to it and other Hypnocatrice that have heavily developed their beak. Any person that sleeps will hear the scary voice of this organ. Zenith Hypnocatrice also has deadly claws that can breakthrough rock easily. Occasionally, a powder can be seen flowing from the Zenith Hypnocatrice's tail feathers.

Behavior
Zenith Hypnocatrice are far more aggressive than normal Hypnocatrice. They will go through great lengths to ensure a threat dies, even if that means killing said threat with a nightmare.