Nigregus

Nigregus are Fanged Beasts.

Physiology
Nigregus bear a strong resemblance to Clydesdale horses. They possess a straight facial profile, a broad forehead, and a wide muzzle. They have an arched neck, high withers, and sloped shoulders. They have pitch black fur with gray markings on the face, feet, and muscular legs. Dark purple spines similar to rose prickles are present on their head, back, legs, and tail. The hooves are dark purple as well.

Abilities
Nigregus spit a black, inky substance that blinds prey if it gets in their eyes. As such, they usually aim for the face whenever they spit. The spines on their body secrete an incredibly potent toxin that is similar to the poison utilized by Duremudira. The poison sometimes oozes out of the spines and forms puddles on the ground.

Taxonomy

 * Order: Perissodactyla
 * Family: Apocalequus
 * Species: Nigregus

Habitat Range
Nigregus and its kin prefer to live in temperate and tropical areas.

Ecological Niche
Nigregus are omnivores, and have an appetite that rival the likes of Deviljho and Nakarkos. What makes Nigregus worse, however, is that they will willingly feast on plant matter, unlike Deviljho and Nakarkos which are both carnivores. This means that a Nigregus can potentially devour *all* forms of food in an area, making it uninhabitable for other creatures. Should a Nigregus pull this off, it will most likely just leave the area and migrate to a new environment to eat.

Biological Adaptations
Nigregus saliva is black and inky. The dark color and consistency is due to the large amount of pigment found in the saliva. They produce copious amounts of saliva and can spit with such force it can splash enemies that are several feet away, thanks to their powerful saliva glands. The spines on their body secrete a very lethal toxin that also has acidic properties. Once the venom makes its way into a victim's bloodstream, it will quickly sap their strength until they stop moving. If the venom comes into contact with skin, it will cause significant burns and irritation. Like its relatives, their powerful, muscular legs allow them to run incredibly fast and deliver kicks that can smash rocks.

Behavior
Nigregus is the most aggressive of its kind, as they will attack prey on sight.

Low Rank
This monster cannot be fought in Low Rank.

High Rank
This monster cannot be fought in High Rank.

Blademaster
Skills: Alloy Stomach, Scavenger, Rationer, Wrath Awoken

Gunner
Skills: Alloy Stomach, Scavenger, Rationer, Wrath Awoken

Physical

 * Head = ★★★
 * Body = ★★
 * Front Legs = ★

Element

 * Fire = ★★
 * Water = ★
 * Thunder = ★★
 * Ice = ✖
 * Dragon = ★★★

Status

 * Poison = ✖
 * Sleep = ★★★
 * Paralysis = ★★
 * Blast = ★
 * Stun = ★★
 * Blind = ★★