Monoblos Ecology

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

In-Game Information
A large-horned wyvern found in desert zones. Their giant horn makes their attacks very dangerous. While they have no breath attack, their ear-splitting roar is the bane of hunters.

Taxonomy
Binomial Classification: Monoblos ruber (Mono=One; blos=horn; ruber=red/crimson) Because the genus had been classified and studied before the monsters became widely renouned, the scientific name of Monoblos managed to also stick as the common name, though when the term 'Monoblos' is used, its usually referring the the more specific name of Red-spined Monoblos (its closest relative, the White Monoblos, is referred to as is.)

Habitat Range
The Monoblos mainly lives within the desert.

Ecological Niche
Contrary to popular belief Monoblos  and its two horned subspecies Diablos are herbivores that readily feed on any kind of vegetation in their territory.

Biological Adaptations

 * Just like the other desert dwelling monsters, the Monoblos also has the ability to dig underground and "swim".


 * The Monoblos has very sensitive hearing while underground, this can be assumed it is due to being a herbivore, it uses this ability to defend itself from hunters and trespassing monsters, not to hunt prey.


 * The Monoblos being a reptile needs the sun's heat to keep warm therefore, uses it's head plate to absorb heat from the sun, this head plate contains many blood vessels, this explains the four red spots on its head when angered.


 * It is assumed that when it is angered, it is actually overheating, due to its smoky breath, another assumption is that it's bodily response to overheating is to raise it's blood pressure, explaining it's sudden jump in movement speed, and another explanation for the inflamed blood vessels that appear on it's headplate. This is purely a defensive mechanism, as it does not need this speed to catch plants.


 * Its skull is aligned to it's spine to prevent it from breaking its bones whenever it charges.


 * Its wings are used to move easily underground and sometimes used for flight, but only for a short period of time.

Behavior
The Monoblos is a very territorial wyvern and tend to attack any hunter once spotted. It tends to use it's ability to dig and resurface below a hunter or charge at the hunter.