Mercladon

Mercladon (ミナマタロス, Minamatarosu) are Flying Wyverns.

Physiology
Mercladon are typical Flying Wyverns with primarily black bodies. Their heads, bellies, and feet are silver in color. It has a triangular crest on its head and a smaller, similar crest on the tip of its snout. It has long, flat protrusions lining its wings, and its wing membranes are silver with large, triangular points on the edge. Its feet have three toes, each tipped with a sharp talon. Its tail is thin and ends in a crescent-shaped structure similar to a wrench. Overall, its body has a blue tinge to it.

Abilities
Mercladon concentrate poison in their bodies. The poison appears very similar to liquid metal. It is highly toxic to other creatures, even other Mercladon. It is expelled through the mouth as a form of self defense. It can also secrete this poison from its skin, building up the poison on certain part of its body so it can douse enemies in it toxins by attacking with the affected body part.

Taxonomy
Mercladon is a member of the Flying Wyvern class.
 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Wyvern Feet
 * Superfamily: Liquid Metal Wyvern
 * Family: Mercladon

Habitat Range
Mercladon is adapted to life in mountainous areas. It is also occasionally found in deserts. Old World Mercladon are indigenous to the Verdant Hills, Ancestral Steppe, Heaven's Mount, Ruined Ridge, Gorge, Highland, Painted Waterfalls, and the Dunes. Mercladon are also found in the Deserted Island, Misty Peaks, Sandy Plains, Coral Highlands and Wildspire Waste.

Ecological Niche
Mercladon are mostly in the middle of the food chain. They shoot their silvery poison at enemies to incapacitate them, which makes them easier to take down. Their common prey items include Aptonoth, Apceros, Kelbi, Mosswine, and other Herbivores. They live alongside other predators such as Chromalos, Hastulus, Mastigoras, Venatorius, Therizinos, Vidistov, and so on.

Biological Adaptations
Mercladon produces a toxic substance that is silvery in appearance and has a strong resemblance to liquid metal. It spews this metallic poison at prey and predators alike. It can also secrete the poison through its skin in a fashion similar to sweating, building up the poison on certain part of its body so it can douse enemies in it toxins by attacking with the affected body part (usually its wings or tail). Its tail ends in a C-shaped structure, similar to the end of a wrench. This C-shaped club is mostly likely used for self defense, but can also serve for attracting mates. Its body has silvery scales that reflect light, which may serve as a form of camouflage.

Behavior
Mercladon are very social wyverns, and are often seen in groups of five or more. They hunt alone, however. Males bring "gifts" to their mates, usually freshly killed prey.