Scolocade

Scolocade is a Neopteron monster.

English: Scolocade

Japanese: スコロカデ (Sukorokade)

Latin: Horrendum scolopendra

Physiology
Scolocade is a centipede-like monster with a segmented body protected by a dark red exoskeleton adorned with golden bands. They have one pair of legs per body segment save for the last segment which holds two gold horn-like feelers. It sports golden, zigzag-shaped antennae on its rounded, flattened head that are also segmented. It possesses a massive pair of retractable, scissor-like jaws similar to Nerscylla. Its compound eyes shine a bright blue.

Abilities
Scolocade's hard shell is used for protection against threats and its many pairs of legs allow for swift, agile movement. Its powerful mandibles can inflict a poisonous bite and are used for holding prey. The horn-like antennae on its head and rear are used for spearing and stabbing prey.

Habitat
Scolocade are found in a wide variety of areas, mainly Ancestral Steppe, Primal Forest, Sunken Hollow, Frozen Seaway, Heaven's Mount, Everwood, and the Dunes.

Behavior
Scolocade is a very aggressive monster. It will attack and consume almost any creature that is not larger than itself.

Etymology
The Japanese name Sukorokade is a combination of Scolopendra, a genus of centipedes, and the Japanese word ムカデ mukade (centipede). The English name Scolocade is a basic romanization of the original Japanese name.