Dendroth

Dendroth are the juveniles of the Dendastroth and can actually be encountered locations that the adults wouldn't normally be found.

Physiology
Small sized Snake Wyverns that typically inhabit locations of high altitudes but unlike their adult counterparts, they're not restricted in that regard as they can be found in places of lower altitudes such as the Marshlands or the Deserted Island. They do not retain electrical prowess but they do retain the ability to inflict paralysis upon both prey and predators. When fully grown, they become ruthless snake wyverns called Dendastroth.

Behavior
When extremely young, the Dendroth are accompanied by their adults. When grown old enough, they fend for themselves. This results in them migrating to various locations that the adults wouldn't normally be encountered in. They are not as aggressive as their adult counterparts but won't hesitate to attack whatever attacks them.

Habitat Range
Mostly inhabits areas of high altitudes but can be found in various temperate regions as-well.

Ecological Niche
They're higher in the food chain than most other monsters of its status but they still fall prey frequently to large monsters such as Rathalos, Dyuragaua, Abiorugu, Pariapuria, Yian Garuga, Espinas, Plesioth, Kuroshen, Shokusioth and Himaciha. Their true threats are Berukyurosu and Kuarusepusu as both love to eat Dendroth and occupy similar niches. This is the primary reason why the adult Dendastroth are arch-rivals with Berukyurosu and Kuarusepusu.

Biological Adaptations
Their backs are lined with spines with lightning rod properties but these are not strong enough to trigger lightning to hit them. The spikes however do retain paralytic properties that it can use against prey and predators alike.

Abilities
Dendroth can bite hunters, slither charge towards hunters that are extremely distant and smack hunters with their tails. They can also occasionally coil around hunters and then tilt themselves to their backs: Hitting the hunters with their spike rods. This inflicts Paralysis