Spikylos Ecology

Information
Brute Wyverns with long, sharp claws and a large and spiky mace on the end of their tails. They proudly show off their spiked ball tail as they roam about searching for enemies. These warmongers live to fight and constantly search for prey to crush with their spiked tails.

Taxonomy
Order: Saurischia - Suborder: Theropoda - Superfamily: Long Claw Wyvern - Family: Spikylos

Spikylos are Brute Wyverns. They're closely related to Therizinos.

Habitat Range
The habitats of Spikylos are Ancient Forest, Deserted Island, Everwood, Flooded Forest, Forest and Hills, Great Forest, Heaven's Mount, Jungle, Misty Peaks, Primal Forest, and the Swamp.

Ecological Niche
Spikylos are powerful predators will little to no competition. They are hypercarnivorous predators that make easy prey out of Herbivores like Aptonoth, Bullfango, Mosswine, Gargwa, Rhenoplos, and Kelbi. Lesser predators such as Bulldrome, Yian Kut-ku, Congalala, and Seltas stand almost no change if confronted by a Spikylos. Their only actual competition includes monsters such as Rathalos, Rathian, Tigrex, Nargacuga, Seregios, Raizekusu, Brachydios, Dinovaldo, Deviljho, Rajang, Gore Magala, Najarala, and Elder Dragons. Though, with their spiked tails, claws, and horns, Spikylos is a top predator with nothing to fear.

Biological Adaptations
Spikylos's main feature is its spiked, mace-like tail. Spikylos use their tails to to smash and break the bones of its prey and enemies. The tail can be swung to create distance between it and a predator before Spikylos charges. They possess large and incredibly sharp claws that are primarily used for killing prey and warding off enemies. The two brow horns are used in a similar fashion.

Behavior
Spikylos, like most Brute Wyverns, are very aggressive and territorial. Spikylos are mostly solitary, although they may gather in large numbers at major food sources and form social hierarchies based on age and size. Adult male Spikylos are particularly aggressive and are avoided by adolescent and subadult males.