Astalos Ecology

In-Game Information
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Taxonomy
Raizekusu is a newly discovered Flying Wyvern recently found near Kokoto Village.

Habitat Range
Raizekusu have been found inhabiting the Forest and Hills and Ancestral Steppe.

Ecological Niche
Raizekusu are high up in the food chain. They are known to be predators and have been found to feed on Herbivore like Mosswine and Aptonoth. Raizekusu have also been observed eating Neopteron like Vespoid and lesser predators like Velocidrome. Despite being top predators, Raizekusu have to compete with other large predatory monsters like Rathalos, Najarala, Seregios, and Seltas Queen. It also has to compete with rare, powerful monsters like Rajang, Deviljho, and Elder Dragons.

Biological Adaptions
Raizekusu's whole body is an electrical organ. As a Raizekusu fights and becomes more active, certain body parts will begin to charge up with electricity quickly. Its tail, wings, and crest are the only parts of its body that will become electrically charged. This is easily can be seen by looking for green surges of electricity on those parts of its body. The more charged up it is, the more range and power its electrical attacks have. Throughout the Raizekusu's whole body is a razor-sharp shell covered in spikes. This shell can easily cut up prey with just a single touch. Raizekusu's flying abilities are comparable to a Rathalos with the help of its powerful wings. Its wings are tough, covered in spikes, and are even used as weapons on the ground. The wings can also produce a special electrical charge used for capturing prey. Its pincer-like tail is used for capturing prey and paralyzing prey.

Behavior
Raizekusu are extremely aggressive Flying Wyverns known for their brutality and for attacking everything. Raizekusu are known to usually be the ones that start the fight in their territory. They've been seen attacking large Flying Wyverns, like Rathalos, even if those monsters are not interested in Raizekusu's presence. Even if the enemy is losing the fight, Raizekusu will fight the enemy relentlessly, even if the enemy is trying to escape. If the enemy is killed, Raizekusu are known to sometimes feed on the enemy's corpse. When the Hunter's Guild gets reports of this monster, they are known to send hunters immediately to hunt it down. This is due to Raizekusu actually disrupting the ecological balance in an area.