Thanagilo

Thanagilo (デッドリータロン, Deddorītaron) is a Bird Wyvern that appears in Monster Hunter DX.

Physiology
Thanagilo is a Bird Wyvern. Like Great Jaggi, Great Baggi, and Great Wroggi, Thanagilo also resembles a theropod dinosaur. It's eyes are a deep crimson red, it's tongue is royal blue and the inside of it's mouth is icy blue. It's scales are forest green with a white underbelly. Long, quill-like barbs occupy Thanagilo's neck and it's back is lined with black, sharp spikes. Sharp jade feathers line Thanagilo's arms and legs. It's feet are anisodactyl, and it has three sharp talons on each hand. It's mouth is filled with razor sharp teeth used for gripping onto prey. Thanagilo's tail ends with more sharp barbs that can be used for attack or defense.

Abilities
The barbs on Thanagilo's tail are filled with poison. It can shoot these barbs at the hunter, much like Sergios can with it's scales.

Habitat
Thanagilo is usually found in hot and humid areas, like the Sunken Hollow and Misty Peaks, but it has been spotted in places like Ancestral Steppe and Primal Forest. It is sometimes found in the Everwood and, rarely, the Deserted Island.

Ecology Video
The hunter enters Area 4 of Misty Peaks. He/She is ambushed by 4 jaggi and is surrounded. The closet one leaps at the hunter. He/She dodges the attack only to be hit by another jaggi and lose his/her balance and fall on the ground. A Great Jaggi enters the area and looks at the hunter for a moment before howling. The jaggi close in on him/her. One leaps at the hunter but he/she rolls out of the way and gets back on his/her feet. A roar could be heard and grabs the Great Jaggi's attention. A Thanagilo stands on the roof of a ruined building. It suddenly lunges at the Great Jaggi and pins it to the ground. The jaggi instantly forget about the hunter and runs to help their pack leader. One tries to jump onto the Thanagilo but is swatted away by the monster's tail. The Thanagilo grabs the second with it's jaws and throws it at the third. The Bird Wyvern then crushes the Great Jaggi's neck, killing it. The Thanagilo notices the hunter and carefully approaches him/her. The monster glares at him/her for a moment before roaring and the fight begins.

Taxonomy
Order: Saurischia - Suborder: Theropoda - Family: Bird Wyvern - Species: Thanagilo

Ecological Niche
Thanagilo is a skilled hunter that preys mainly on herbivores like Aptonoth, Kelbi, and Bullfango. Thanagilo hunts by either ambushing and using it's tail to poison it's prey, or chasing the herbivore, tiring it out, then killing it. Thanagilo also preys on smaller carnivores like jaggi and genprey.