Oxanerios

Oxanerios is a large brute Wyvern that lives in Tropical and Arid Areas close to swamps and other bodies of water.

Oxanerios is known for its strong jaws, sharp teeth and powerful arms which it uses to catch its main Food-source: Fish

It is one of the two Flagship-Monsters of Monster Hunter: A Hidden World.

Physiology
Oxanerios are large brute wyverns with unusually Long arms for its class. They are massive in size, some individuals even larger than Deviljho. Oxanerios have Thick mud-coloured scales that Insulate them from the heat of its home and the water it swims in. It has black Stripes running across its back. Oxanerios has a greenish yellow sail on its back, which has a red stripe pattern. It has narrow jaws and two rows

of sharp, ridged teeth, which it uses to catch fish. Its Long arms and claws are used for protection, but also to catch Prey. Between their fingers, these Brute Wyverns have webbings. While not very fast on land, Oxanerios are extremely good swimmers and use this ability as an advantage against enemies.

Behavior
Oxanerios are solitary creatures. They spend most of their day in the water, returning to land to sleep. They tolerate small creatures in their territory and ignore most intruders. Humans can get relatively close to them without getting in danger. Oxanerios don't attack larger intruders on sight, but rather try to intimidate them. If they fail to dispel them, Oxanerios use their claws and fangs to defend themselves. During Droughts, Oxanerios feed on carrion and small herbivores.

Placement in Food Chain
Oxanerios is an adapted predator that is at the top of the semi-aquatic food chain. In the overall food chain of its habitat it places among the lower top-predators.

Behavior towards other Monsters
Oxanerios ignores most smaller monsters, unless they are aggressive towards them or come to close. It also doesn't attack larger or same-sized monsters instantly. However, if another monster swims through the waters they call their home, Oxanerios will attack on sight.

Tracks
Oxanerios leave big, deep footprints in the thick mud of their habitat. Due to their fishy diet, their dungs smells teribble. Rarely, they leave behind one of their brown scales.

Specific Local Interactions
When in Sandy Enviroments, like the Scorching Dunes, Oxanerios can make use of the Sand Element.

Special Behaviors
When another monster enters the area an Oxanerios is currently in through the water, the Brute Wyvern will attack the intruder. This mostly happens to Leviathans and Piscine Wyverns.

Abilities
Unlike most other Brute Wyverns, Oxanerios have large, muscular arms. They use them to catch fish and defend themselves. When an Oxanerios is cornered, it can use the smell of the fish it eats as an Advantage. It can release a gas from its nose, similar to a Skunk, which smells terrible and dispels foes. However, this smell can also attract other piscivores.

Rage and Tired States

 * Rage State: When enraged, Oxanerios will pump blood into its sail, turning it dark red
 * Tired State: When tired, the Colour of Oxanerios' sail fades and it moves slower

Frenzy, Hyper, Apex and Tempered States

 * Oxanerios can be infected with the Frenzy Virus and become Frenzied. Apex Oxanerios have been sighted aswell.
 * Hyper Oxanerios have not been sighted as of now.
 * Tempered Oxanerios have not been sighted as of now.

Mounts
Oxanerios is mounted at the base of its neck. When mounted, Oxanerios will try to throw the hunter off by slashing at them with its claws, snapping and violently shaking. If the mount Fails, the Oxanerios will grab the hunter with its jaws and Smash them into the Ground.

Taxonomy

 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Theropoda
 * Family: Spinosauridae
 * Subfamily: Spinosaurinae
 * Genus: Oxanerios
 * Species: O. Poseidovenator

Habitat Range
Oxanerios lives in a Variety of arid and Tropical Areas, including Savannahs, Deserts, Swamps and Jungles. They live in close proximity to bodies of water.

Ecological Niche
Oxanerios is a highly adapted, semi-Aquatic predator. Its jaws are not made for ripping flesh and taking down Prey, but for grabbing and Holding slippery fish. It has Long arms to Slash at Prey and throw it out of the water. Oxanerios also Preys on Piscine Wyverns, like Jyuratodus.

Biological Niche
Oxanerios have powerful arms, that they use to catapult fish out of the water, to snap at them with its jaws, which are equipped with two rows of sharp teeth, which pierce any fish's hide. Oxanerios is adapted to Swimming, spending most of its time in the water. During Mating Season, the Sail of male Oxanerios will get more intense and bright in Colour, as they start competing for females, constantly Fighting for dominance. During this time, their shrill mating calls can be heard from miles away. Oxanerios also have a sac in their neck, where they can store water to later shoot at attackers. Oxanerios uses its sail to regulate its Body temperature and will tire more quickly should it be injured.

Behavior
Oxanerios are solitary creatures. During Mating Season, however, they Gather around lakes, similar to frogs. Oxanerios are docile creatures, spending most of their day slacking off at the riverbanks or Swimming through the Waters of their home. They are exclusively Diurnal. After mating, it takes About 7 months for the female to lay 5-15 eggs into a nest, which they hide with moss, sand and dirt. After another 7 months, the Young Oxanerios hatch and stay with their mother for About 2 years. During especially hot Seasons, Oxanerios can be seen digging holes to rest in.

Roar
TBA

Theme
TBA

Attacks
WIP

Shiny Item Drops

 * Monster Parts Icon Blue.png Wyvern Tear
 * Monster Parts Icon Blue.png Wyvern Tear

Material Drops

 * Scale Icon Brown.png Oxanerios Scale
 * Fang Icon Grey.png Oxanerios Tooth

Slinger Drops
Oxanerios Drops Pierce Pods

Equipment
WIP

Interactions with other Monsters
??? versus Acalauda: When an Acalauda enters the area, the ??? will snarl it. The Amphibian will ignore the warning and walks towards the ???. It opens its jaw, Ready to strike, but the ??? grabs it by the neck and Lifts it into the air, before shaking the Amphibian violently. It then smashes the Acalauda onto the Floor, where it will flop for a few seconds before getting up and fleeing.

 ??? versus Ragilodillos/Tetsucabra: When one of These Monsters enter the area, they roar and leap at the ???. The ??? however, quickly turns around and slashes at them with its claws, throwing them to the Ground. The Brute Wyvern then Flips the Amphibian over and bites at them, before they get up and flee.

 ??? versus Rolabius:  When a ??? enters the area a Rolabius is currently in, the Amphibian, if not already submerged, will hide in the mud. The ??? will sniff for the other Monster. It will start searching for it, getting Closer and Closer. Then, the ??? finds the Rolabius, grabs it by the neck, Lifts it up into the air and throws it onto the Ground. The ??? will roar, before the Rolabius gets up and escapes.

??? versus Shojorai: When a ??? enters the area a Shojorai is currently in, the Behemoth will roar at it. The ??? runs towards the Shojorai and tries to bite it, however, the Shojorai slams its tail into the Brute Wyvern's jaw. The ??? flinches, before the Behemoth catapults mud into its face, leaving it stunned, before fleeing.

 ??? versus Kulu-Ya-Ku/Tzitzi-Ya-Ku: The Bird Wyvern screeches at the ???, leaving it unimpressed. The ??? roars, to which the Ya-Ku responds with a scared snarl, before running away.

 ??? versus Grudun-Ya-Ku: The Bird Wyvern screeches at the ???, leaving it unimpressed. The ??? roars, to which the Grudun-Ya-Ku attacks. However the ??? grabs it by the neck and Lifts it up into the air. The Grudun kicks and slashes at the ???, Managing to make the Brute Wyvern flinch and flee.

 ??? versus Great Dakki/Great Jaggi/Great Maccao/Great Wroggi:  The Bird Wyvern snarls at the Brute Wyvern, before calling in its pack. They run towards the ???. One of the pack members jumps, but gets slashed by the ???'s claw. The Brute Wyvern then proceeds to attack the leader, by grabbing it by the neck with its jaws and dragging it over the Floor, before throwing it away.

 ??? and Malfestio/Pukei-Pukei/Sylvalestio/Qurupeco/Yian Kut-Ku:  These Monsters do not engage in a Turf War. When the Bird Wyvern enters the ???'s Territory, the Brute Wyvern roars at them. The Bird Wyvern does the same before Flying away.

 ??? versus Yian Garuga:  The Bird Wyvern roars at the ???, flies up and to the air and flies towards it. The Garuga starts to prepare for a Tail Flip, but the ??? grabs it by the tail with its jaws and smashes it into the Ground. It then proceeds to rip off one of its ears, before the Garuga manages to get up and fly away.