Royal Ludroth Ecology

Taxonomy:
Royal Ludroth are the alpha males of a Ludroth pride. The Ludroth species are Leviathans closely related to the Lagiacrus and Gobul of the Sea, the Uroktor and Agnaktor of the Volcano, and the Hapurubokka of the Desert.

Habitat Range:
Due to it's need of constant water, it can only survive in areas with plentiful moisture. It lives in temperate islands and humid rainforests. It is exclusive to the Deserted Island and Flooded Forest.

Ecological Niche:
The Royal Ludroth is at the middle of the food chain. In a pride, a Royal Ludroth is a formidable predator. Without a pack, Royal Ludroth can still live without worry, but it has to be cautious about larger, more fearsome carnivores, especially Lagiacrus, with which it shares both the Island and Flooded Forest habitats with, and Gobul, its main competition in the Flooded Forest.

Biological Adaptations:
Like Great Jaggi, the males of the Ludroth species increase in size and develop physical changes that set them apart from younger males and the opposite sex, in this case a large, spongey mane. This mane sucks water like a sponge, allowing the Royal Ludroth to survive out of water for some time. However, when weakened, it must go back to its watery domain to replenish oxygen. Fully grown males can blast frothy water-like mucus at foes. Young male Ludroth (whose manes are still developing) are bigger than adult female Ludroth.