Zanskar

Zanskar (ザンスカール, Zansukāru) is a Leviathan.

Physiology
Zanskar is a Leviathan that shares some similarities with Gobul and is reminiscent of rays. Its scales are primarily navy blue with a white underside. It has two gray spots on its back near its head with the space between them forming a T shape. It has two large triangular pectoral fins on its side with white tips. Above its face are two horns that curve slightly inwards, forming a crescent. Its tail is long, thing, and ends in a white barbed spike. Its limbs are fin-like, akin to Gobul. It has three dorsal fins on its backside, the middle being larger than the other two.

Abilities
Zanskar's fins are sharp and blade-like, having a refined cutting edge. These blade-like fins can cut through bone and armor like paper. Its barbed tail can secrete a powerful poison that wears down predators, making then easier to take down. Zanskar is most noted for its ability to draw in moisture from the air into its mouth. It then shoots the collected moisture in the form of blast made of air and water.

Behavior
Zanskar is a docile Leviathan and spends mos of its time wandering about on the river bed, searching for mollusks and crustaceans to feed on. However, if disturbed it can become highly aggressive towards whatever provoked it.

Habitat
Zanskar prefers warm and humid areas like the Flooded Forest, Jungle, Primal Forest, Sunken Hollow, and the Swamp.

Information
Leviathans with bladed fins that slice through armored hides and bones, and barbed tails that secrete a potent venom. It roams the river bed in search of food to crush with its broad teeth.

Taxonomy
Order: Leviathan - Suborder: Bottom Feet Wyvern - Infraorder: Manta Ray Wyvern - Family: Zanskar - Species: Zanskar

Zanskar is a Leviathan. Its distantly related to monsters like Lagiacrus, Agnaktor, and Tamamitsune, but it's more closely related to Gobul and Nibelsnarf.

Habitat Range
Zanskar is found in the Flooded Forest, Jungle, Primal Forest, Sunken Hollow, and the Swamp. It can be found within the Jungle and Swamp of the Old World.

Ecological Niche
Zanskar is moderately high up in the food chain. It feeds primarily on mollusks and crustaceans. It eats by sucking in prey and crushing the shell of its captured prey item with its flat teeth. When on land or in water it competes with other predators like Lagiacrus, Gobul, Royal Ludroth, Plesioth, Nargacuga, Rathian, Deviljho, and Elder Dragons.

Biological Adaptations
Zanskar has many features that make it a well defended species. Its spiked tail can produce a potent poison. By shaking its tail it churns these toxins become even more vile. Its bladed fins are razor sharp and can inflict deep, painful wounds. These fins also help it move through the water. Its most powerful attack consists of sucking up humidity from the air and collection condensation in its mouth. It then expels the collected air and water.

Behavior
Zanskar is a docile Leviathan and spends mos of its time wandering about on the river bed, searching for mollusks and crustaceans to feed on. However, if disturbed it can become highly aggressive towards whatever provoked it.