Morphosis

Morphosis are Flying Wyverns introduced in Monster Hunter Origins.

Physiology
Morphosis are large wyverns with primarily gray-white bodies with mother-of-pearl gloss. They have a jet black head with a pair of long, thin, antennae-like horns. Their most striking features are their brilliant metallic blue wing membranes. They have long, flattened, light brown feather-shaped tails.

Abilities
Morphosis can change the color of their wing membranes to convey their mood. They can rapidly change the color as a method of hypnotizing prey.

Taxonomy

 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Wyvern Feet
 * Infraorder: Lepido Wyvern
 * Superfamily: Butterfly Wyvern
 * Family: Morphosis

Habitat Range
Morphosis are commonly found living in the Placid Meadow and Evergreen Jungle.

Ecological Niche
Morphosis are omnivorous wyverns that feed on fruit and small creatures.

Biological Adaptations
The wing membranes of a Morphosis contains several chromatophores that allow the wyverns to change the color of their wings. The default color is a bright metallic blue but some others color seen in Morphosis include green red, yellow, violet, and so on. By rapidly changing the color of their wings, they can hypnotize prey long enough to attack.

Behavior
Morphosis are rather placid and only become aggressive when provoked.