Hermitaur

Hermitaur are Carapaceons introduced in Monster Hunter 2.

Physiology[]

Hermaitaur are hermit crab-like monsters with red carapaces and a thick white shell. The shell is grown by the crab itself; only when they grow much larger, into a Daimyo Hermitaur, will they replace it with a Monoblos skull, or into a Black Diablos skull if they grow into the Plum Daimyo Hermitaur. Hermitaurs are related to the Ceanataur, a blue Carapaceon that lives in Volcanic regions.

Behavior[]

When they are left undisturbed, Hermitaurs are most often seen picking through sand with their claws, presumably searching for food. Sometimes, a Hermitaur may wait under the ground for prey or a hunter to pass, jumping out from hiding and striking them when they walk overhead. A Hermitaur that is burrowed underground can be spotted by the puffs of dust that it regularly spits out.

Habitat[]

They live mainly in Jungles and Deserts, usually near water, but can also be found in the cave systems of the Swamp.

Game Appearances[]

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Main Series[]

Frontier[]

Spin-offs[]

In-Game Description[]

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 / Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
	A small Carapaceon with an incredibly hard shell. Known to live in great numbers in the desert, or lurking underground, one must be careful when treading in its domain. Its brains are said to be a true delicacy.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
	These small, hard-shelled Carapaceon creatures are common in the desert, where they frequently lie in wait under the sands, lashing out when prey happen past them. Their brains are prized as a delicacy. 堅い殻を持つ小型の甲殻種。砂地に多く生息している。地中に潜んでいる場合もあるため、その付近を歩く際は要注意。ヤオザミから採れるザザミソは珍味として知られる。 Threat Level (危険度): ★★
Monster Hunter Generations / Generations Ultimate
	These small, hard-shelled Carapaceon creatures are common in the desert, where they frequently lie in wait under the sands, lashing out when prey happen past them. Their brains are prized as a delicacy. Threat Level (危険度): ★★
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
	The juvenile form of Diamyo Hermitaur, these small Carapaceons live around coastal areas and sandy soil. They often hide in sand, popping out of their hidey-holes only to claw at nearby intruders. The sizable shells they carry protect their vitals; as they grow in size, they'll move to larger dwellings to accommodate, such as monster skulls. The Carapaceon Brains they yield are quite the delicacy.
Monster Hunter Stories
	Small hard-shelled Carapaceons. Their brains are regarded as a delicacy in some regions.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
	These small, hard-shelled Carapaceons are common in the desert, where they lie in wait under the sand, lashing out, when prey wanders past them. Their brains are prized as a delicacy.
Monster Hunter Frontier G
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Notes[]

General Notes

Throwing a Sonic Bomb towards a Hermitaur will briefly immobilize it. Bombs will have the same effect.

Monster Hunter Stories

Every single specimen of the Trese Desert is labelled as "Great Hermitaur".

▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter 2 (edit)
Herbivore	Anteka Aptonoth Apceros Kelbi Mosswine Popo
Fanged Beast	Blango Bullfango Conga Blangonga Bulldrome Congalala Rajang
Lynian	Felyne Melynx Shakalaka
Neopteron	Great Thunderbug Hornetaur Vespoid
Carapaceon	Hermitaur Ceanataur Daimyo Hermitaur Shen Gaoren Shogun Ceanataur
Bird Wyvern	Genprey Giaprey Ioprey Velociprey Gendrome Gypceros Purple Gypceros Iodrome Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku Blue Yian Kut-Ku Velocidrome
Piscine Wyvern	Cephalos Cephadrome Plesioth Green Plesioth
Snake Wyvern	Remobra
Flying Wyvern	Basarios Diablos Black Diablos Gravios Black Gravios Khezu Red Khezu Monoblos White Monoblos Rathalos Azure Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Pink Rathian Gold Rathian
Elder Dragon	Chameleos Fatalis Crimson Fatalis White Fatalis Kirin Kushala Daora Rusted Kushala Daora Lao-Shan Lung Ashen Lao-Shan Lung Lunastra Teostra Yama Tsukami

▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (edit)
Herbivore	Anteka Aptonoth Apceros Kelbi Mosswine Popo
Fanged Beast	Blango Bullfango Conga Blangonga Bulldrome Congalala Rajang
Lynian	Felyne Melynx Shakalaka
Neopteron	Great Thunderbug Hornetaur Vespoid
Carapaceon	Hermitaur Ceanataur Daimyo Hermitaur Shen Gaoren Shogun Ceanataur
Bird Wyvern	Genprey Giaprey Ioprey Velociprey Gendrome Giadrome Gypceros Purple Gypceros Iodrome Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku Blue Yian Kut-Ku Velocidrome
Piscine Wyvern	Cephalos Cephadrome Plesioth Green Plesioth
Snake Wyvern	Remobra
Flying Wyvern	Akantor Basarios Diablos Black Diablos Gravios Black Gravios Khezu Red Khezu Monoblos White Monoblos Rathalos Azure Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Pink Rathian Gold Rathian Tigrex
Elder Dragon	Chameleos Fatalis Crimson Fatalis White Fatalis Kirin Kushala Daora Rusted Kushala Daora Lao-Shan Lung Ashen Lao-Shan Lung Lunastra Teostra

▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (edit)
Herbivore	Anteka Aptonoth Apceros Kelbi Mosswine Popo
Fanged Beast	Blango Bullfango Conga Blangonga Copper Blangonga Bulldrome Congalala Emerald Congalala Rajang Furious Rajang
Lynian	Felyne Melynx Shakalaka King Shakalaka
Neopteron	Great Thunderbug Hornetaur Vespoid Vespoid Queen
Carapaceon	Hermitaur Ceanataur Daimyo Hermitaur Plum Daimyo Hermitaur Shen Gaoren Shogun Ceanataur Terra Shogun Ceanataur
Bird Wyvern	Genprey Giaprey Ioprey Velociprey Gendrome Giadrome Gypceros Purple Gypceros Hypnocatrice Iodrome Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku Blue Yian Kut-Ku Velocidrome
Piscine Wyvern	Cephalos Cephadrome Lavasioth Plesioth Green Plesioth
Snake Wyvern	Remobra
Flying Wyvern	Akantor Basarios Diablos Black Diablos Gravios Black Gravios Khezu Red Khezu Monoblos White Monoblos Nargacuga Rathalos Azure Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Pink Rathian Gold Rathian Tigrex Ukanlos
Elder Dragon	Chameleos Fatalis Crimson Fatalis White Fatalis Kirin Kushala Daora Rusted Kushala Daora Lao-Shan Lung Ashen Lao-Shan Lung Lunastra Teostra Yama Tsukami

▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (edit)
Herbivore	Apceros Aptonoth Kelbi Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth
Amphibian	Zamite Tetsucabra Berserk Tetsucabra Zamtrios Tigerstripe Zamtrios
Fanged Beast	Conga Congalala Emerald Congalala Kecha Wacha Ash Kecha Wacha Lagombi Rajang Furious Rajang
Lynian	Felyne Melynx
Carapaceon	Hermitaur Daimyo Hermitaur Plum Daimyo Hermitaur
Neopteron	Altaroth Bnahabra Konchu Seltas Desert Seltas Seltas Queen Desert Seltas Queen
Temnoceran	Nerscylla Shrouded Nerscylla
Bird Wyvern	Gargwa Genprey Ioprey Jaggi Jaggia Velociprey Gendrome Great Jaggi Gypceros Purple Gypceros Iodrome Velocidrome Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku Blue Yian Kut-Ku
Brute Wyvern	Brachydios Raging Brachydios Deviljho Savage Deviljho
Fanged Wyvern	Zinogre Stygian Zinogre
Piscine Wyvern	Delex Cephalos Cephadrome
Snake Wyvern	Remobra Najarala Tidal Najarala
Flying Wyvern	Akantor Basarios Ruby Basarios Diablos Black Diablos Gravios Black Gravios Khezu Red Khezu Monoblos White Monoblos Rathalos Azure Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Pink Rathian Gold Rathian Seregios Tigrex Brute Tigrex Molten Tigrex Ukanlos
Elder Dragon	Chameleos Dalamadur Shah Dalamadur Dah'ren Mohran Fatalis Crimson Fatalis White Fatalis Gogmazios Kirin Oroshi Kirin Kushala Daora Rusted Kushala Daora Shagaru Magala Teostra
???	Gore Magala Chaotic Gore Magala

▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Generations (edit)
Herbivore	Anteka Apceros Aptonoth Kelbi Larinoth Moofah Mosswine Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth
Amphibian	Zamite Tetsucabra Drilltusk Tetsucabra Zamtrios
Fanged Beast	Blango Bullfango Arzuros Redhelm Arzuros Blangonga Bulldrome Gammoth Kecha Wacha Lagombi Snowbaron Lagombi Rajang Furious Rajang Volvidon
Lynian	Felyne Melynx
Carapaceon	Ceanataur Hermitaur Daimyo Hermitaur Stonefist Hermitaur Shogun Ceanataur
Neopteron	Altaroth Bnahabra Hornetaur Konchu Vespoid Seltas Seltas Queen
Bird Wyvern	Gargwa Genprey Giaprey Ioprey Jaggi Jaggia Maccao Velociprey Gendrome Great Maccao Gypceros Iodrome Malfestio Velocidrome Yian Garuga Deadeye Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku
Brute Wyvern	Brachydios Deviljho Savage Deviljho Duramboros Glavenus Hellblade Glavenus Uragaan Crystalbeard Uragaan
Fanged Wyvern	Zinogre Thunderlord Zinogre
Piscine Wyvern	Cephalos Cephadrome Lavasioth Plesioth
Leviathan	Ludroth Uroktor Agnaktor Lagiacrus Nibelsnarf Mizutsune Royal Ludroth
Snake Wyvern	Remobra Najarala
Flying Wyvern	Akantor Astalos Khezu Nargacuga Silverwind Nargacuga Rathalos Dreadking Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Dreadqueen Rathian Gold Rathian Seregios Tigrex Grimclaw Tigrex Ukanlos
Elder Dragon	Alatreon Amatsu Chameleos Kirin Kushala Daora Nakarkos Shagaru Magala Teostra
???	Gore Magala

▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (edit)
Herbivore	Anteka Apceros Aptonoth Kelbi Larinoth Moofah Mosswine Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth
Amphibian	Zamite Tetsucabra Drilltusk Tetsucabra Zamtrios
Fanged Beast	Blango Bullfango Conga Arzuros Redhelm Arzuros Blangonga Bulldrome Congalala Gammoth Elderfrost Gammoth Kecha Wacha Lagombi Snowbaron Lagombi Rajang Furious Rajang Volvidon
Lynian	Felyne Melynx
Carapaceon	Ceanataur Hermitaur Daimyo Hermitaur Stonefist Hermitaur Shogun Ceanataur Rustrazor Ceanataur
Temnoceran	Nerscylla
Neopteron	Altaroth Bnahabra Great Thunderbug Hornetaur Konchu Vespoid Ahtal-Ka Seltas Seltas Queen
Bird Wyvern	Gargwa Genprey Giaprey Ioprey Jaggi Jaggia Maccao Velociprey Gendrome Great Maccao Gypceros Iodrome Malfestio Nightcloak Malfestio Velocidrome Yian Garuga Deadeye Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku
Brute Wyvern	Barroth Brachydios Raging Brachydios Deviljho Savage Deviljho Duramboros Glavenus Hellblade Glavenus Uragaan Crystalbeard Uragaan
Fanged Wyvern	Zinogre Thunderlord Zinogre
Piscine Wyvern	Cephalos Cephadrome Lavasioth Plesioth
Leviathan	Ludroth Uroktor Agnaktor Lagiacrus Nibelsnarf Mizutsune Soulseer Mizutsune Royal Ludroth
Snake Wyvern	Remobra Najarala
Flying Wyvern	Akantor Astalos Boltreaver Astalos Barioth Basarios Diablos Bloodbath Diablos Khezu Nargacuga Silverwind Nargacuga Rathalos Dreadking Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Dreadqueen Rathian Gold Rathian Seregios Tigrex Grimclaw Tigrex Ukanlos
Elder Dragon	Alatreon Amatsu Chameleos Fatalis Crimson Fatalis White Fatalis Kirin Kushala Daora Lao-Shan Lung Nakarkos Shagaru Magala Teostra Valstrax
???	Gore Magala Chaotic Gore Magala

▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (edit)
Herbivore	Anteka Gowngoat Kelbi Kestodon Popo Rhenoplos Slagtoth
Amphibian	Zamite Tetranadon
Fish	Gajau
Fanged Beast	Bombadgy Bullfango Arzuros Apex Arzuros Bishaten Blood Orange Bishaten Garangolm Goss Harag Lagombi Rajang Furious Rajang Volvidon
Lynian	Felyne Melynx
Carapaceon	Ceanataur Hermitaur Daimyo Hermitaur Shogun Ceanataur
Neopteron	Altaroth Bnahabra Hornetaur Vespoid
Temnoceran	Pyrantula Rachnoid Rakna-Kadaki Pyre Rakna-Kadaki
Bird Wyvern	Baggi Boggi Gargwa Izuchi Jaggi Jaggia Velociprey Wroggi Aknosom Great Baggi Great Izuchi Great Wroggi Kulu-Ya-Ku Pukei-Pukei
Brute Wyvern	Anjanath Barroth
Fanged Wyvern	Jagras Lunagaron Magnamalo Scorned Magnamalo Tobi-Kadachi Zinogre Apex Zinogre
Leviathan	Ludroth Uroktor Almudron Magma Almudron Mizutsune Violet Mizutsune Apex Mizutsune Royal Ludroth Somnacanth Aurora Somnacanth
Piscine Wyvern	Delex Jyuratodus
Snake Wyvern	Remobra
Flying Wyvern	Astalos Barioth Basarios Bazelgeuse Seething Bazelgeuse Diablos Apex Diablos Espinas Flaming Espinas Khezu Nargacuga Lucent Nargacuga Rathalos Silver Rathalos Apex Rathalos Rathian Gold Rathian Apex Rathian Seregios Tigrex
Elder Dragon	Amatsu Chameleos Risen Chameleos Crimson Glow Valstrax Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax Gaismagorm Kushala Daora Risen Kushala Daora Malzeno Primordial Malzeno Shagaru Magala Risen Shagaru Magala Teostra Risen Teostra Thunder Serpent Narwa Narwa the Allmother Velkhana Wind Serpent Ibushi
???	Gore Magala Chaotic Gore Magala

▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Frontier (edit)
Herbivore	Anteka Apceros Aptonoth Burukku Erupe Kelbi Mosswine Popo
Fanged Beast	Bullfango Blango Conga Bulldrome Blangonga Zenith Blangonga Congalala Gogomoa Kamu Orugaron Midogaron Zenith Midogaron Lolo Gougarf Ray Gougarf Nono Orugaron Rajang Voljang
Lynian	Felyne Melynx Shakalaka Uruki King Shakalaka
Neopteron	Great Thunderbug Hornetaur Vespoid
Carapaceon	Ceanataur Hermitaur Kusubami Akura Vashimu Zenith Akura Vashimu Akura Jebia Daimyo Hermitaur Zenith Daimyo Hermitaur Shen Gaoren Shogun Ceanataur Taikun Zamuza Zenith Taikun Zamuza
Bird Wyvern	Genprey Giaprey Ioprey Velociprey Farunokku Forokururu Gendrome Gypceros Purple Gypceros Hypnocatrice Zenith Hypnocatrice Breeding Season Hypnocatrice Silver Hypnocatrice Iodrome Toridcless Zenith Toridcless Velocidrome Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku Blue Yian Kut-Ku
Brute Wyvern	Abiorugu Giaorugu Zenith Giaorugu Brachydios Deviljho Savage Deviljho Starving Deviljho Gasurabazura Zenith Gasurabazura Uragaan
Piscine Wyvern	Cephalos Aruganosu Cephadrome Goruganosu Lavasioth Lavasioth Subspecies Plesioth Zenith Plesioth Green Plesioth
Leviathan	Pokara Barlagual Zenith Barlagual Kuarusepusu Pokaradon
Snake Wyvern	Remobra
Fanged Wyvern	Zinogre Howling Zinogre Stygian Zinogre
Flying Wyvern	Egyurasu Akantor Anorupatisu Zenith Anorupatisu Barioth Basarios Berukyurosu Bogabadorumu Bombardier Bogabadorumu Doragyurosu Zenith Doragyurosu Dyuragaua Diablos Black Diablos Diorekkusu Espinas Zenith Espinas Flaming Espinas Espinas Rare Species Gravios Zenith Gravios Black Gravios Gurenzeburu Gureadomosu Hyujikiki Zenith Hyujikiki Khezu Zenith Khezu Red Khezu Meraginasu Mi Ru Mysterious Mi Ru Monoblos White Monoblos Nargacuga Blinking Nargacuga Odibatorasu Pariapuria Thirsty Pariapuria Poborubarumu Rathalos Zenith Rathalos Azure Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Pink Rathian Gold Rathian Tigrex Zenith Tigrex Unknown (Black Flying Wyvern) Varusaburosu Zenaserisu Zerureusu Sparkling Zerureusu
Elder Dragon	Amatsu Chameleos Disufiroa Duremudira Arrogant Duremudira Eruzerion Burning Freezing Eruzerion Fatalis Crimson Fatalis White Fatalis Garuba Daora Guanzorumu Ruler Guanzorumu Harudomerugu Zenith Harudomerugu Inagami Zenith Inagami Keoaruboru Kirin Kushala Daora Rusted Kushala Daora Lao-Shan Lung Ashen Lao-Shan Lung Lunastra Rukodiora Zenith Rukodiora Rebidiora Shagaru Magala Shantien Teostra Toa Tesukatora Yama Kurai Yama Tsukami
???	Gore Magala
Unclassified	Laviente Violent Laviente Berserk Laviente

▷ Monsters appearing in Monster Hunter Online (edit)
Herbivore	Anteka Apceros Aptonoth Kelbi Mosswine Popo
Fanged Beast	Bullfango Blango Conga Blangonga Flame Blangonga Bulldrome Elemental Bulldrome Caeserber Ghost Caeserber Yellow Caeserber Congalala Gold Congalala Kamu Orugaron Nono Orugaron Rajang Furious Rajang Slicemargl Purple Slicemargl
Lynian	Felyne Melynx Shakalaka King Shakalaka
Neopteron	Great Thunderbug Vespoid Lightenna Poikilos Lightenna
Carapaceon	Ceanataur Hermitaur Akura Vashimu Akura Jebia Baelidae Dread Baelidae Daimyo Hermitaur Gonngenn Hermitaur Shen Gaoren Guren Shen Gaoren Teppeki Shen Gaoren Shogun Ceanataur Swordmaster Shogun Ceanataur Onimusha Taikun Zamuza
Bird Wyvern	Genprey Giaprey Ioprey Velociprey Chramine Ice Chramine Farunokku Gendrome Giadrome Gypceros Purple Gypceros Hypnocatrice Gold Hypnocatrice Silver Hypnocatrice Iodrome Velocidrome Yian Garuga One-Eared Yian Garuga Yian Kut-Ku Blue Yian Kut-Ku
Brute Wyvern	Abiorugu Giaorugu Brachydios Deviljho Jie Lung Uragaan
Piscine Wyvern	Cephalos Cephadrome Plesioth Lavasioth
Snake Wyvern	Remobra
Fanged Wyvern	Zinogre Stygian Zinogre
Flying Wyvern	Akantor Barioth Basarios Crystal Basarios Sandstone Basarios Berukyurosu Diablos Black Diablos Doragyurosu Dyuragaua Espinas Flaming Espinas Gurenzeburu Gravios Black Gravios Khezu Red Khezu Monoblos White Monoblos Shattered Monoblos Pariapuria Meraginasu Nargacuga Nargacuga Rathalos Azure Rathalos Silver Rathalos Rathian Pink Rathian Gold Rathian Conflagration Rathian Tigrex Flame Tigrex
Elder Dragon	Amatsu Chameleos Kirin Kushala Daora Rusted Kushala Daora Lunastra Teostra Lao-Shan Lung Merphistophelin Elemental Merphistophelin Tartaronis Infernal Tartaronis Yama Tsukami
???	Estrellian Doom Estrellian Arbiter Estrellian