Altaroth

“	Insects that widely inhabit many areas. They absorb fruit, mushrooms, and honey, and then carry them back to their nest. Materials can thus be collected from their swollen abdomens, whose color is related to what they're carrying.	„

Altaroth are Neopterons introduced in Monster Hunter 3.

Physiology

An interesting note about the Altaroth is that they can absorb mushrooms, berries, and other resources into the sacs on their backs. When hunters kill an Altaroth in this state, they will drop a shiny item depending on what they have absorbed. This can be taken to an advantage; if a hunter were to intercept and collect the resource the Altaroth was heading for, before the Altaroth reaches their target, the Altaroth will move on, and can be forced to consume one specific type of plant or mushroom. The hunter can then kill the Altaroth to gain the item dropped. The swelling of their sacs is indicated by different colors depending on what they have eaten.

Abilities

Altaroth can shoot a greenish-yellowish liquid from their abdomens, which will inflict a temporary defense drop. Aside from that, they will use their large mantibles to attack.

Habitat

Altaroth are found in a wide range of habitats, ranging from forests to volcanic regions (i.e. Volcano, Flooded Forest, Sandy Plains, Deserted Island and Misty Peaks).

Game Appearances

Main Series

Spin-offs

In-Game Description

Monster Hunter 3
	Insects that widely inhabit many areas. Noted for absorbing fruit, mushrooms and honey, then carrying them back to their nest. Materials can thus be collected from their swollen abdomens, whose color is related to what is being carried.
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
	様々な場所に広く生息する “甲虫” 。実やキノコ、ハチミツなどを体内に取り込み、巣まで運んでいくという習性を持つ。そのため、腹部が膨らんでいる固体からは有益な素材が採取できる。また、摂取している素材によって腹部の色が変化するようだ。 Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
	Insects that wildly inhabit many areas. Noted for absorbing fruit, mushrooms, and honey, then carrying them back to the nest. Materials can thus be collected from their swollen abdomens, whose color is related to what is being carried. Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter 4
	様々な場所に広く生息する”甲虫”。実やキノコ、ハチミツなどを体内に取り込み、巣まで運んでいくという習性を持つ。そのため、腹部が膨らんでいる個体からは有益な素材が採取できる。また、摂取している素材によって腹部の色が変化するようだ。 Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
	Insects that widely inhabit many areas. They absorb fruit, mushrooms, and honey, and then carry those things back to their nest. Materials can be thus collected from their swollen abdomens, whose color is related to what is being carried. Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter Generations
	Insects that widely inhabit many areas. They absorb fruit, mushrooms, and honey, and then carry them back to their nest. Materials can thus be collected from their swollen abdomens, whose color is related to what they're carrying. Threat Level (危険度): ★
Monster Hunter Rise
	Insects that widely inhabit many areas. They absorb fruit, mushrooms, and honey, and then carry them back to their nest. Materials can thus be collected from their swollen abdomens, whose color is related to what they're carrying.
Monster Hunter Stories
	Neopterons found in many habitats. They forage for fruit, mushrooms, and honey to take back to their nests

Analysis and Guides

Color Guide
Color	Spots Required
Blue	Mushroom spot
Green	Fruit spot
Yellow	Honey spot
Gray	Any other spot
Gold	12.6% chance at any spot

Notes

General Notes

Altaroth may also climb up vines and rough rock walls, much like hunters. This can be seen in the Flooded Forest, where in Area 8, Altaroth climb vines to reach mushrooms on the higher level.
Smaller Altaroth will not attack unless one other of their kind has been attacked. The larger ones, however, will attack as soon as they spot a hunter and order the rest of the swarm to attack as well.
Larger Altaroth will not absorb any of the resources in their area unlike their smaller kin.
Altaroth will attack large monsters if provoked. This often happens with larger monsters, such as Rathian and Rathalos.