Terrapalos

Terrapalos are medium sized lizard-like species of Leviathan. These monsters were first introduced in Monster Hunter: Evolution.

Physiology
Terrapalos superficially resembles a varanid in shape and form. The head is similar in shape to a boa and has many of the same features that you would find in both boaids and monitor lizards. The body is covered in bumpy, non-overlapping, scales that are a light brown in color. The legs splay towards the side of the body and have long digits that are tipped in large curved claws. The tail is long and whip-like lacking any fins or spikes.

Behavior
Terrapalos is a relatively docile monster, only ever really attacking when it feels threatened by hunters or another monster. Unlike most other Leviathans Terrapalos spends its entire life on dry land and doesn't swim at all, in fact it is incapable of swimming or digging.

Abilities
Due to its inability to swim or dig this monster purely relies on its fearsome jaws, claws and tails to defend itself. It is capable of long jumps thanks to its powerful legs and is known to trample foes with its mass.

Habitat Range
Terrapalos can be found mostly inhabiting deserts of the old world such as the Dunes, Sandy Plains and Desert. It prefers dry arid habitats over moist ones but can occasionally be seen in other locales.

Ecological Niche
Terrapalos sit in the middle of the food chain and as such they feed on many things smaller than them as well as many forms of vegetation such as shrubs and grasses. Their favored prey is arthropods which is the only animals they actively hunt and feed on.

Biological Adaptations
Terrapalos have evolved to live a life entirely on land, unlike many other Leviathans. These monsters have a tough scaly hide that is built to reflect blows and powerful leg muscles that allow them to jump with extreme proficiency.

Behavior
Although docile when undisturbed, Terrapalos become extremely territorial when a creature challenges it. It will release an initial warning roar. If that fails, it will continuously attack until the threat is exterminated. These monsters are typically solitary.

Trivia

 * This Leviathan is completely terrestrial species!