Carnofex

Carnofex are Brute Wyverns introduced in Monster Hunter Origins.

Physiology
Carnofex are crocodile-like creatures with primarily green coloration. They have large heads with long, wide snouts. They have four rows of ossified scutes running down the back and tail. The scutes become larger towards the tail, especially the two outer rows. The largest ones are seen at the tail tip, resembling large rose prickles. Several black, inverted, V-shaped marks also run down their back and tail. Their underside is gold colored and lacks scales. They have short arms with four-clawed hands and thick, muscular legs with three-clawed feet.

Abilities
Carnofex, like most Water Element monsters, are able to shoot streams of pressurized water from their mouth. The scutes on their tails are very sharp and can cut through enemies, giving itself a form a self defense against other predators. They also have powerful jaws that can easily crush bones and rocks.

Taxonomy

 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Theropoda
 * Superfamily: Crocodile Wyvern
 * Family: Carno

Habitat Range
Carnofex are native to the Rancid Bog.

Ecological Niche
Carnofex are opportunistic hypercarnivorous apex predators. They are also aggressive scavengers who feed upon carrion and steal from other predators.

Biological Adaptations
The body of a Carnofex is mostly armored with large osteoderms and scutes. The protruding scutes are arranged in rows of four and are similar to sharp blades. The scutes around the tail are much larger than the rest of the scutes. Carnofex are also capable of spitting water at enemies in the form of a pressurized stream, a common trait amongst Water elemental monsters. They are aquatic and spend most of their time in water.

Behavior
Carnofex are highly territorial and aggressive.