Salmon Zamtrios

The Salmon Zamtrios is a subspecies of the Zamtrios that inhabits tropical coastlines and jungles, and is introduced in the Monster Hunter Destiny expansion pack, "MHD: Double Cross!" Like Tigerstripe Zamtrios, it can go into Beach Ball Mode whenever it wants.

English: Salmon Zamtrios

Japanese: Zaboazagiru Kishou Shu

Latin: Terracaetus solcoxit

In-Game Information
A subspecies of the Zamtrios adapted for life in the sea. It is capable of vomiting stomach fluids for defense, or when hunting. When it inflates its body, it excretes more acid to coat its skin.

Basic Information
Monster Class: Amphibian

Weakness: Earth

Element: none

Status Ailments: Defense Down, Fatigue, Pin

Habitats: Jungle, Deserted Island, Flooded Forest, Misty Peaks, Primal Forest, Ancient Forest, Idyllic Ocean

Behavior:
 * Huffs white smoke when enraged
 * Becomes unable to use projectile attacks when low on stamina
 * Feeds on a monster carcass to recover stamina
 * Drops an item occasionally when in Beach Ball Mode

Physiology/Behavior
The Salmon Zamtrios is very similar to its polar and desert cousins, except for its tendency to dwell in tropical areas. It prefers living by the sea, although it will sometimes wander inland in search of prey. Its skin is pink because it is very thin, allowing its blood vessels to show through. Its main method of defense is by inflating into Beach Ball Mode, scaring its attackers with its bright yellow belly.

However, the Salmon Zamtrios can get very aggressive when threatened, where it employs its other method of defense. It is able to produce large quantities of excess stomach acid, which it then vomits at other monsters to drive them away. The acid is very powerful and is able to outright kill some smaller monsters. It also emits acid when in Beach Ball Mode, discouraging other monsters from getting close. When the Salmon Zamtrios deflates, it dispels the acid by turning it into gas that quickly evaporates.

Frenzied/Apex Behavior
Salmon Zamtrios can become infected with the Frenzy. Its skin turns from bright to a somewhat darker pink, while its eyes glow red and its belly becomes a more orangey-yellow.

The existence of an Apex Salmon Zamtrios has not been confirmed.

Items/Carves
Salmon Zamtrios can be carved three times, have both fins broken, have its head, back fin, and tail broken, and drop an item.

Note: Items are listed in order from most common to least common.

A-Rank
Note: Paddock Lotion can be obtained from other Amphibians.

Normal Mode
Fin Slash: Swipes at the air in front of it with one of its fins.

Quick Leap: Swiftly hops forward, doing a small bit of damage if it connects.

Windup Charge: Assumes a ready pose for several seconds (adjusting position if necessary), then suddenly rushes forward ferociously. Will do two in a row when enraged.

Windup Spin: Assumes a ready pose for several seconds (adjusting position if necessary), then does a 360 degree spin to hit foes around it.

Acid Balls: Stands on its hind legs, then falls back onto all fours while spitting globs of acid. (Defense Down)

Acid Gusher: Assumes a ready pose for several seconds (adjusting position if necessary), then shoots a green beam of acid that it moves around in front of it. (Defense Down, Fatigue)

Underground Jump: When underground, it will cause a quake before leaping out from underneath the target.

The Nibelsnarf: When underground, it will expose its fin before rushing at the target, then end the attack by jumping aboveground.

Fat Knockdown: Growls and readies itself, then pounces. It will then grab the target in its mouth and start chewing it up. Can be escaped from with a Dung Bomb. (Pin)

Roar: Raises its head high into the air and lets out a keening screech. Can be blocked with Earplugs.

Beach Ball Mode
Acid Rain: Ducks its head, then raises it up high while spewing multiple globs of acid around itself, one after the other. (Defense Down, Fatigue)

Backwards Hop: Jumps backwards.

Steamroller: Raises its head and roars, then slowly rolls forward to crush anything in front of it. Sometimes does two. (Defense Down)

Sideways Steamroller: Quickly rolls to the side. Always does two. (Defense Down)

Bounce: Leaps high into the air, then crashes back down with tremendous force. (Defense Down)

Double Hop: Jumps forwards, then bounces and does another one. (Defense Down)

Acid Spray: When it has been dealt enough damage, Salmon Zamtrios will raise its head and shiver slightly before deflating. Green gas will spew from its body while it does this. (Fatigue)

G-Rank Onwards
Windup Charge: Will wind up its body and open its jaws before rushing forward.

Windup Spin-Gusher: Assumes a ready pose for several seconds (adjusting position as necessary), then executes a 360 degree spin while spraying acid from its mouth. (Defense Down, Fatigue)

Hop-Roller Combo: In Beach Ball Mode, it will perform a Backwards Hop and then immediately do a Steamroller. (Defense Down)

Normal
Elemental Resistances: Skills: Iron Skin, Attack Up (S), Earth Res -15
 * Fire -10
 * Water +10
 * Thunder +15
 * Ice (0)
 * Earth -35
 * Sky +5
 * Dragon +10

G-Rank
Elemental Resistances: Skills: Elemental Crit, Attack Up (S), Iron Skin, Earth Res -15
 * Fire -10
 * Water +10
 * Thunder +15
 * Ice (0)
 * Earth -35
 * Sky +5
 * Dragon +10

A-Rank
Elemental Resistances: Skills: Attack Up (M), Elemental Crit, Iron Skin, Earth Res -15
 * Fire (0)
 * Water +20
 * Thunder +25
 * Ice +10
 * Earth -25
 * Sky +15
 * Dragon +20