Angilayankas

Angilayankas (アンギラヤンクス, Angirayankusu) are Snake Wyverns.

Physiology
Angilayankas are large Snake Wyverns that have silver skin with wavy, light green streaks and a dark gray ridge down its back. It has three fins around its round head made of light yellow-colored webbing. The tail is surrounded by a long, thick, light yellow fin that is somewhat shaped like a flame. It has short yet muscular limbs with light yellow claws.

Abilities
Angilayankas are able to electrify their entire bodies.

Taxonomy
Angilayankas are a species of Snake Wyvern. They have a slime-producing Subspecies known as Slimy Angilayankas.
 * Order: Snake Wyvern
 * Suborder: Electric Snake Wyvern
 * Family: Angila

Habitat Range
The known habitats of Angilayankas include the Primal Forest, Flooded Forest, Deserted Island, Jungle, Marshlands, and the Misty Peaks.

Ecological Niche
These Snake Wyverns utilize deadly ambush attacks to constrict and electrocute prey. Their diets are extremely varied, and may include items such as Slagoth, Aptanoth, Kelbi, Gargwa, and Epioth. Other potential prey items include Royal Ludroth, Great Wroggi, (Plum) Daimyo Hermitaur, and (Ash) Kecha Wacha. Despite being such a fearsome beast, competition involves equally powerful creatures such as Zinogre, Rajang, Seltas Queen, Gobul, Duramboros, Rathian, and Rathalos. However, should an Angilayankas encounter any of these monsters, it is more than capable of holding its own.

Biological Adaptations
Angilayankas is well known for its ability to generate a large amount of electricity that coats its entire body. The source of its electricity are its nerves; it is capable of manifesting its electrical nerve impulses on the outside of body. It is able to do thanks to special myelin sheathes that coat its nerves. Angilayankas skin is soft and rubbery; this is so that it is not damaged by the electricity it generates.

Angilayankas are amphibious, capable of surviving on land and in water. When in water they absorb oxygen through their skin. The skin is composed of membranous tissue that is permeable to water and allows the respiratory gases to diffuse between the blood vessels and the surrounding water. When on land they breathe using their nostrils and lungs, much like humans.

Behavior
Angilayankas are highly aggressive and territorial, ready to attack intruders and prey alike.

Etymology
Its name is a combination of Anguilla, a genus of eels, and Illuyanka, a serpentine dragon in Hittite mythology.