Arzuros Ecology

Taxonomy:
Aoshira is a bear-like pelagus related to the Urukususu and the Rangurotora.

Habitat:
Aoshira seem to live plentifully in the Mountain Stream and the Deserted Isle areas. They are also seen in the extremely wet Flooded Forest.

Ecological Niche:
It appears to be at the middle of the food chain. It feeds on fish, honey, and possibly plant life, but it may be preyed upon by monsters like Jinouga, Rathian, Rathalos, and Nargacuga. Young Aoshira especially must be careful from the other carnivores that live in the Mountain stream. They must also constantly stay by their parents side.

Biological Adaptations:
There is not much information about this pelagus. It is seen walking bipedally, suggesting it has powerful legs. It stands on its hind legs to seem much larger to the opponent, much like today's grizzly bears. Its front limbs are used as weapons, and are lined with long sharp claws and spikes on its arms. It uses them much like many other Pelagus, by swiping and slashing at its attackers and/or prey. Its attack pattern closely resembles its close relative, the Congalala.

Behaviour:
It behaves savagely, and is known to attack hunters relentlessly. Constantly looking for food, it eats honey and fish. Though Aoashira and other animals flee from the fearsome Jinouga, both of them do not compete for food as they have different diets. To cool it's vast body heat, it sticks out its tongue constantly. Aoshira can be sometimes docile but if it is hungry or challenged by hunters it can be very aggressive.