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would it be possible that rathalos could poison a creature using his tail, and rathian her claws. i mean they are the excact same species. they might just use the attacks better suited to their fighting style. the mhp3rd's rough translation of nargacuga subspecies in game is:

Narugakuruga subspecies of mottled color with hairs. "迅竜 green" alias. Inhabit the land, such as leafy forests and submerged island, its body color is dark green blend easily into the jungle. Migonashi is agile, and adept handling of the tail also. There are rumors of a very dangerous and tail of spine and come hit skip.

if you at it and change the words into those that make sense, it states that the green nargacuga is a subspecies.