Unknown (Black Flying Wyvern) Ecology

Taxonomy:

The Rathian Subspecies is a newly discovered subspecies of the common Rathian, and therefore there are no major differences to it's form. However, new traits have been found and they include pores on the underside of it's body (to release her de-armouring gas), thin barbs on her wings and a highly developed flame sac.

Habitat Range:

Like all Rathian the Rathian subspecies has a wide habitat range being able to live in dry conditions like the Gorge and the Desert but also managing to live in more plentiful enviroments like the Forest and Hills and the Jungle.

Ecological Niche:

This new species of Rathian fits into the same niche as the other Rathian breeds which is an aerial predator that preys on aptonoth. However, so far there has been no news on the apperance of a male counterpart.

Biological Apaptations:

The first thing that anyone notices about the Rathian Subspecies is that it's colouration is jet black with some areas of crimson red. The specific colouration could be for ambush attacks or to make the Rathian look more impossing. It is possible that this creature is a nocturnal predator.

Another thing about the coloration is the brings up the subject that refers to the colouration cycle of the species. There is a theory that Rathian and Rathalos go through many changes in their colour as they age. If this rule aplies to this Rathian then it is possible that this is a very old Rathian, possibly ancient (hence it's name). This would also give evidence to the dissapearence of it's male counter part. There is only one flaw to this theory. The title it has is Rathian Subspecies, sugesting a whole new race of Rathian. This theory on the other hand would explain the taxonomy of the creature sugesting an new branch of animal entirely.

Behavior:

The behavior of the species seems a lot more violent, because of the many stages of rage. It's new attacks could suggest a more intelligent species, or an older more wiser Rathian.