Aptonoth

The Aptonoth is a common Herbivore monster with dark grey skin and black stripes along its back. It has one large horn/plate on its head. These weak monsters pose no threat to hunters.

These docile creatures are hunted by humans and other monsters for their meat. They always go in groups. When one Aptonoth is threatened, others will run away for safety but the alpha male of the Aptonoth group rarely fights back and then leaves. These weak monsters are at the bottom of the food chain. They migrate in spring-time lands like Forests and Swamps. In MH3 they are much more alert and able to stand up on their hind legs for a while. They have also been observed to lie down when not under threat.



Trivia

 * To obtain better carves and resources from these, you will need to wait many days pass for one of them to grow to maximum size.
 * If you need to gather Super-Sized Dung (MH3), watch the Moga Forecast for a day when the Herbivores are Breeding. Then you'll encounter the giant Aptonoth, from which you will be able to carve 3 times. Give Junior a Hunt Report, and if you're lucky, the Super-Sized Dung will be one of your prizes.
 * The largest Aptonoth will sometimes attack the hunter when its companions are attacked.