Mekaroa

Mekaroa (Simia auctus), the Moss Coated Forager, is a mandrill-like monster which has a growth of moss going down its neck, back, and tail, as well as slight growth on its arms. This is due to the high amount of nutrients in the mushrooms and fruits it eats as well as the humidity of its tropical home. Being about the size of a Blangonga, these dangerous primates are about as devastating as they appear.

They are weak to fire, and can inflict a new status known as Moss-Covered, which is similar to Muddy or Snowman. The hunter will be covered in thick moss which can be removed by evading 3 to 4 times. While the hunter has this status, they will be dramatically slowed down and they won't be able to use items.

Their fangs can be broken, and the moss on their backs can be broken off with Fire Element. However, they will roll on the ground to replenish it.

In rage mode, moss will cover its arms and hands, and attacks with its arms will inflict Moss-Covered.

Attacks
One Two Punch- The Mekaroa begins to swing its fists left and right like a Rajang. Deals moderate to high damage and inflicts Moss-Covered if the Mekaroa is enraged.

Claw Swipe- The Mekaroa swipes its claws at the hunter, dealing low damage and inflicting Moss-Covered if enraged.

Charge- The monster runs towards the hunter, dealing low to moderate damage.

Mud Throw- The Mekaroa hurls a large chunk of earth into the air, which will then break into 4 smaller chunks that go in 4 different directions. The large chunk does moderate to high damage while the smaller ones do low damage.

Barrel Roll- The Mekaroa will pull back a little before launching itself at the hunter, rolling across the ground when it lands. This attack will dish out high damage.

Backwards Hop- The Mekaroa will jump backwards, away from the hunter. This will do low damage if any hunter is behind it.

Forwards Hop- The beast will jump forwards, towards the hunter. Deals low damage.

Sideways Hop- The Mekaroa will jump sideways, either to the left or right, dealing low damage if it hits a hunter.

Pound- The Mekaroa raises its arms into the air and slams them down onto the ground, dealing high damage and inflicting Moss-Covered if in Rage Mode.

360 Spin- The Mekaroa spins around, dealing moderate to high damage with a slight chance of inflicting Moss-Covered when enraged.

Throw Moss- The Mekaroa grabs a hunk of moss from his back and flings it at the hunter, inflicting Moss-Covered and dealing low damage.