Clarokathos

Clarokathos are large mole-like monsters that are related to Arzuros, Lagombi and Volvidon. Larger than the three, this Fanged Beast sticks out the most out of the relatives.

Physiology
Bulky monsters with an appearance which seems to mix with bears and moles. It has orange-ish brown fur along with dirt and rock patches found around it's body. Especially on it's back. It's back has tons of rocks that act as a makeshift defensive layer. It's head has a stroke of hair with dirt and rock mixed in, making it act like a crest of sorts. It's underside is a gray hide, with a somewhat rough feel to it. The monster's arms and legs have long claws used for digging into earth. With it's powerful limbs, it ca easily dig along and use it as an effective method of traveling. It also has a vestigal tail that appears as a stubby tail. The monster has a somewhat long nose and sharp fangs.

Behavior
Timid monsters, and known to be somewhat self defensive. They prefer to flee from fights, but will attack if they seem to be forced into it. They mostly dig to travel, and thus are known to cause terrain to be destroyed, including towns that the monster accidently passes by.

Ecology
Clarokathos are large Fanged Beasts related to Arzuros, Lagombi and Volvidon.
 * Order: Pelagusia
 * Suborder: Hard Claw
 * Infraorder: Mole Beast
 * Family: Kathos

Habitat Range
These monsters are generally found in temperate areas, but they do wander to warmer areas as well. They're found in the Verdant Hills, Everwood and Old Jungle for example. They're also found on the warm areas of the Volcanic Hollow, but not in the hot areas. When winter comes, they either move to warmer regions, or hibernate. However, most hibernate through the winter.

Ecological Niche
Omnivorous creatures that commonly feast on insects and Neoptreons alongside nuts, berries and roots. Plants and fruits also suffice. They aren't targeted by predators often due to their size and powerful forelimbs that they will use during self defense. Monsters like Great Jaggi, Arzuros, Yian Kut-ku, Tetsucabra, Qurupeco and Royal Ludroth usually have large problems with these monsters, but other, stronger monsters like Jorokhios, Hastulus, Rathian and Najarala may have problems, but they can beat a Clarokathos. The monster has to avoid stronger monsters, however. But it can still harm monsters like Rathalos, Seregios, Astalos, Trakhios, Lagiacrus and Duramboros. Elder Dragon level monsters are a big threat to them. So they will avoid them if they cant seem to win.

Biological Adaptations
A large monster with powerful limbs, especially powerful forelegs. It's limbs are powerful, and equipped with sharp claws. It's arms especially are adapted for digging, but it can use them for combat as well, slashing in rough wounds into targets. The monster's fur also can have dirt and rock, which help it by being armor in a way. It's fur is also thick, if it weren't for the monster's bulk. The monster also has a long nose, that it can use to smell out scents. It is especially useful when in a burrow, as it can smell things from it's burrow in case there's threats. The monster's teeth are sharp, mostly made for crunching bugs and similar snacks. These fangs can also crunch sharp shells of nuts and some other plants. Additionally, they usually comb their heads to look like a crest of sorts, by applying dirt and rocks in them as well.

Moves and other states
Clarokathos shares moves with the other bear-like monsters. However, it has it's own moves. When enraged, it will huff angrily, and even have steam coming from it's nose. When exhausted, it's nose droops, and the monster starts to drool. It will also commonly be on all fours. Also note that most of it's claw attacks have greater range due to the length of the claws.

The monster can be Frenzied, become Hyper and become Tempered. It's a LVL 1 Tempered monster.

All Fours

 * Lunge, much like Arzuros and Lagombi, lunges forth while slashing it's claws towards. Deals more damage and has more range due to claws.
 * Slash, slashes with a claw.
 * Turning Slash, looks behind it, and slashes as it turns towards the opposite direction. Flings hunters away.
 * Dash, much like Arzuros. Can follow up with a Dig.
 * Digging Charge, goes underground and digs towards a target. Similar to Ukanlos' swim attack, but not as damaging. When done it bursts out of the ground
 * Digging Jump, quickly jumps into the earth and bursts out of the ground under a target that is close. Has limited range, but is quick. Deals major damage.
 * High Rank only: Lunging Dig, leaps at a target while slashing it's claws, then digs into the ground. Can either perform a Digging Jump or Digging Charge from it.

Bipedal

 * Hug Slash, much like Arzuros, Lagombi and Volvidon.
 * Swinging Slashes, much like Arzuros, Lagombi and Volvidon.
 * Slam, much like Arzuros, slams it's forelegs down, as it goes to the All Fours stance.
 * Diving Dig, winds up, and then "dives" into the ground as it digs in there. Can perform a Digging Charge or Digging Charge from it.
 * Boulder Fling, winds up similar to Redhelm Arzuros' wind up slash, and then slashes forward, flinging a boulder forward. In G-Rank, this attack flings three instead.

Breaks

 * Head - Crest hair breaks and becomes a messy patch of hair and dirt.
 * Back - Dirt and rocks get removed.
 * Forelegs - Dirt and rocks get removed.
 * Forelegs 2x - Claws become damaged.
 * Hindlegs - Dirt and rocks get removed.
 * Hindlegs 2x - Claws become damaged.

Part Effectiveness

 * Nose - Any sharpness gets through.
 * Body - Red sharpness bounces off.
 * Dirt - Yellow sharpness bounces off.
 * Hide - Orange sharpness and below bounces off.

Interactions
Generally passive, the monster will escape high tier 5 stars and ED level monsters. Otherwise, it behaves like most monsters. The monster usually digs to travel from area to area.

Turf Wars
Clarokathos has no Turf Wars as of now.