Steel Uragaan Ecology

Disclaimer: This is merely a plausible explanation for the monster(s) in this article, and should not be considered canon.

In-Game Information
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Taxonomy
It is a brute wyvern, and the subspecies of the regular Uragaan.

Habitat Range
Unlike the Barroth Subspecies, the only other brute wyvern subspecies so far, the Uragaan Subspecies does not live in a completely different habitat to its counterpart. It remains in the Volcano, and much like the regular Uragaan, it stays there because of the abundant source of ore.

Ecological Niche
The Uragaan Subspecies has much the same habits as the regular Uragaan, consuming large amounts of ore to sustain itself and nesting in the inner depths of the Volcano. But due to its colour, this subspecies probably has a much different diet to the regular Uragaan. It may consume only certain types of ores or crystals, which would explain its much lower population to the regular species - it is a selective feeder. It may also eat from very hot areas of the Volcano or rest in them - this could be the reason its chin is fiery red, and resembles magma.

Again, like the regular Uragaan, it is preyed upon little by other monsters. This is due to its size, hardness of shell, ability to retaliate with considerable force and the skill to curl up and roll away quickly if needed.

Biological Adaptations
Being physically much the same as the regular Uragaan, save for its distinguished colour, the Uragaan Subspecies shares most of its traits. But structurally, this Uragaan can now produce a smelly gas capable of inducing 'soiled' status. It still uses its chin to create quakes and destroy any explosives, as well as still swinging its tail in a wide arc. The tail swing now has the added feature of throwing large clumps of what can only be described as 'dirty rocks'. A possible explanation for the added features to this new Uragaan could relate to its diet - the breakdown of certain ores in its body may cause the smelly gas to be produced.