Aptonoth Ecology

Disclaimer: This is merely a plausible explanation for the monster(s) in this article, and should not be considered canon.

In-Game Information
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Taxonomy
Aptonoth are herbivores that have a dinosaur like appearance.Often thought to be classified in the same family as the fellow herbivore the Apceros.

Habitat Range
Found in almost all of the areas in the land of minegarde, Aptonoth are the most basic herbivores being able to survive anywhere that there is enough vegetation. The areas that they can be encountered are the forest and hills, swamps, jungles, and can even being spotted on the outskirts of the tower.

Ecological Niche
Food for just about any predator. Very weak.

Biological Adaptations
Herd mentality. Most will attempt to run if danger comes near.

Behavior
Docile creatures, Aptonoth spend much of their time grazing and traveling in search of greener pastures. Aptonoth display herd mentality, traveling in groups ranging from a few individuals to many hundreds. Herds are often lead by a dominant male, who is usually the largest and strongest. Aptonoth will flee any predator threat, including everything from velociprey, to Rathalos, to hunters. Aptonoth have been domesticated and are frequently bred for their meat or used as beasts of burden. If their young are in danger the mother will try to protect them, using their tail to club their attacker, probably not capable of killing a predator which is bigger than a velociprey, but is more likely to just discourage anything stronger or bigger from attacking further.