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| − | [http://images.wikia.com/monsterhunter/images/9/95/MH3-Ceadeus_Icon.png]Legendary Elder Dragons known as both 'shining giants of the depths' and 'great sea dragons'. Not confirmed to exist until recently. The Moga quakes were due to a Ceadeus butting its abnormally long horns into the earth. |
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| + | [[Image:MH3U-Goldbeard Ceadeus Icon.png|60px|left]] A rarely seen subspecies of Ceadeus confirmed to exist deep within ocean ruins. The golden light they cast befits a creature of such legendary status. Sadly, little is known about their relationship to the standard Ceadeus. |
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==Taxonomy== |
==Taxonomy== |
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| − | The Golden Ceadeus' name could be taken from ''Cetacea'', the animal kingdom section that includes whales. This can be seen as a reference to a Ceadeus' whale-like appearance. Ceadeus can also be taken as ''Seadeus'', or Sea God. People have observed that the head looks similar to the prehistoric Dunkleosteus. It may also refer to Cetus, the greek sea monster. Most think it comes from the Latin word ''caelem'' or heaven, and ''deus'' or god, thus being a heavengod or heavenly god. There is also a chance that it comes from the Latin word caedes, meaning bloodbath. |
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| + | *Suborder: Depth Dragon |
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| + | *Family: Ceadeus |
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| + | The Goldbeard Ceadeus is an old [[Ceadeus]] individual that has lived longer than usual. Like Ceadeus, Goldbeard Ceadeus is classified as an [[Elder Dragon]]. |
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==Habitat Range== |
==Habitat Range== |
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| + | Goldbeard Ceadeus live in the same habitats as Ceadeus, however, they are more commonly found in much deeper depths. There is a chance that a Goldbeard Ceadeus could wander into the [[Underwater Ruin]]. |
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| − | Due to the Golden Ceadeus' large size, enormous size, and extreme rarity, it is a known fact that these creatures commonly live in deep sea caves and caverns. The size would greatly limit its ability to swim up lakes and rivers, so this creature is stuck in the sea as a permanant home. Unlike [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Lagiacrus Lagiacrus] and the [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Ludroth Ludroth] and other leviathans, Golden [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Ceadeus Ceadeus] is the only fully aquatic large monster aside from his subspecies. |
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==Ecological Niche== |
==Ecological Niche== |
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| + | It is unknown what the feeding habits of a Goldbeard Ceadeus is, like most other Elder Dragons, so it is hard to say where it fits in the ecological niche. Recently, it was discovered that young Ceadeus only have one known predator, [[Nakarkos]]. This predator is believed to also become a food source. |
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| − | The Golden Ceadeus has never been known to interact with any other monster or creature, aside from hunters. Although, it may share its land with the regular [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Ceadeus Ceadeus] and sometimes the [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Lagiacrus_Rare_Species Lagiacrus Rare Species]. Their diet or place on the food chain is not yet known, and the Golden Ceadeus is much too large for other underwater monsters to fight. It is thought that the only monster able to fight the Golden Ceadeus is another [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Ceadeus Ceadeus] . |
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| − | The Golden Ceadeus, as seen, is shown to have adapted to the enviroment very well. The remarkable tail and fins allow it to swim at high speeds when necessary. Also the glowing organs seen on the body can be used to ward off potentail enemies or to attract potential prey. Also noticed was that when the Golden Ceadeus is about to fire his beam, he looks like a god of Viking or Norse origin due to the horns looking similar to the popularly assumed (though untrue) Viking caps. |
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| − | The Golden Ceadeus horns probably were not kept in check because they now cover both eyes leaving it blind. Other [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Ceadeus Ceadeus] file their horns against rocks to keep them from growing too large and becoming blind. Even though the Gold Ceadeus is blind, he can maneuver and coordinate very well like the regular [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Ceadeus Ceadeus]. It is though that is uses electric currents to track down whatever it fights. It's also possicle that it uses sonar like dolphins. It seems the Golden Ceadeus' eyes are vestigial and not are not necessary to live. |
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| + | Goldbeard Ceadeus has many of the same adaptions as Ceadeus, though both have some differences. Goldbeard Ceadeus's color is said to be caused by the luminous bacteria, making it glow a shiny gold. From its shiny color, it lives in deeper waters. Goldbeard Ceadeus's eyes are covered by its huge horns now. It is unknown it can still see sense hunters. Unlike Ceadeus, Goldbeard Ceadeus never has to come up for air from the many pieces of algae it has grown. |
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| − | Due to the inability to come onto land, Golden Ceadeus are most likely viviparous, giving birth to live young, or oviviparous, the egg hatches in the mother and she still gives birth to live young. Every time a mother is pregnant, she gives birth to one child and the mothers are extremely protective of it. A young [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Ceadeus Ceadeus] would be a very big meal for some [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Lagiacrus Lagiacrus] or a pack of [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Ludroth Ludroth], so it stays with its mother until it is fully grown and can have kids of its own. During a Golden Ceadeus childhood, their horns grow at an extremely fast rate. But unlike the regular [http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Ceadeus Ceadeus], the Golden Ceadeus does not file them allowing them to cover the eyes. |
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| + | Goldbeard Ceadeus are more aggressive than normal Ceadeus. |
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Revision as of 00:50, 28 August 2016
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In-Game Information
A rarely seen subspecies of Ceadeus confirmed to exist deep within ocean ruins. The golden light they cast befits a creature of such legendary status. Sadly, little is known about their relationship to the standard Ceadeus.
Taxonomy
- Order: Elder Dragon
- Suborder: Depth Dragon
- Family: Ceadeus
The Goldbeard Ceadeus is an old Ceadeus individual that has lived longer than usual. Like Ceadeus, Goldbeard Ceadeus is classified as an Elder Dragon.
Habitat Range
Goldbeard Ceadeus live in the same habitats as Ceadeus, however, they are more commonly found in much deeper depths. There is a chance that a Goldbeard Ceadeus could wander into the Underwater Ruin.
Ecological Niche
It is unknown what the feeding habits of a Goldbeard Ceadeus is, like most other Elder Dragons, so it is hard to say where it fits in the ecological niche. Recently, it was discovered that young Ceadeus only have one known predator, Nakarkos. This predator is believed to also become a food source.
Biological Adaptations
Goldbeard Ceadeus has many of the same adaptions as Ceadeus, though both have some differences. Goldbeard Ceadeus's color is said to be caused by the luminous bacteria, making it glow a shiny gold. From its shiny color, it lives in deeper waters. Goldbeard Ceadeus's eyes are covered by its huge horns now. It is unknown it can still see sense hunters. Unlike Ceadeus, Goldbeard Ceadeus never has to come up for air from the many pieces of algae it has grown.
Behavior
Goldbeard Ceadeus are more aggressive than normal Ceadeus.