Green Nargacuga Ecology

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Taxonomy
Nargacuga are Pseudowyverns related to the Tigrex. The Green version is a subspecies of Nargacuga.

Habitat Range
The Nargacuga Subspecies are seen in the Mountain Stream, the Deserted Island, and the Flooded Forest, due to their camouflage fitting in perfectly with the forests and plant life of these ecosystems. Their relatively light body structure most likely keeps them from inhabiting regions with extreme temperatures or heavy climate shifts.

Ecological Niche
Nargacuga are at the top of the food chain, competing with Jinouga, Rathian and Rathalos for food and turf. Their camouflage allows them to sneak up on prey and hide from would-be predators. In the Mountain Stream, Nargacuga does not have many opponents that would be a match for it, with the exceptions of Jinouga and Doboruberuku, although Doboruberuku would not need to challenge Nargacuga since it eats wood, while Nargacuga is a carnivore.

Biological Adaptations:
Nargacuga is well adapted to heavily forested areas. It can move easily through dense vines and branches thanks to its razor sharp wings. Also, due to the very small fangs of the Nargacuga, the beast has developed a beak-like structure on its jaws, much Like the Rathalos and the Rathian. Another adaptation is its very flexible cartilage-like bone structure, which allows it to move fluently between the trees of the forests it inhabits. Whenever the Nargacuga spins its tail, some hunters can hear it rattle much like a rattlesnake; this is because the scales on its tail are attached loosely to make the tail very flexible. These scales can damage would-be predators greatly with a flick of the tail. Nargacuga are also able to fire said scales at their targets. One unique feature that other Wyverns don't have is the fur that grows along the Nargacuga's back. While the Nargacuga has black fur, the subspecies has green fur, perfect for blending in with the tick brush of the forests it inhabits. It is speculated that Green Nargacuga hunt during the day, whilst normal Nargacuga hunt at night. The Nargacuga possesses a well developed brain, and it is able to plan its attacks thoroughly. Many blood vessels are located near its eyes and ears, allowing it to enhance its senses whenever in rage mode, creating the glowing red eyes. Green Nargacuga appear to be much more mobile and flexible than its black counterpart.

Behaviour:
Nargacuga is highly aggressive and bloodthirsty, and it will achieve whatever ends to get its prey. With hunters it tends to be more aggressive than with its prey. Not to much is known about young Nargacuga, but it seems they are even aggressive at birth. Green Nargacuga are more wary of hunters, suggesting a higher intelligence.