Kabushi Ecology

Information
Kabushi are unusual Neopteron with horns and forelimbs that end in drill-like structures that enable them to burrow under the earth at high speeds. They can also shoot lightning bolts from their horn and spit an explosive napalm-like material. Not only can they dig but they can also fly and swim remarkably fast.

Taxonomy
Order: Coleoptera - Suborder: Polyphaga - Family: Kabu

Kabushi is a Neopteron with no known relatives, though it is very distantly related to Seltas and Seltas Queen as all three share the same Order.

Habitat Range
The known habitats of Kabushi are the Ancestral Steppe, Deserted Island, Everwood, Flooded Forest, Great Forest, Heaven's Mount, Jungle, Misty Peaks, Primal Forest, Sunken Hollow, and the Swamp.

Ecological Niche
Kabushi are moderately high in the food chain, thanks to their unique abilities. Kabushi commonly feeds on Kelbi, Altaroth, Gargwa, Konchu, Aptonoth, and Bnahabra. They can also prey on lesser predators such as Great Jaggi, Gendrome, and Seltas. Kabushi occasionally scavenge and eat carrion. Their competition includes Nerscylla, Tetsucabra, Rathian, Rathalos, Seregios, Deviljho, Zinogre, Gore Magala, Brachydios, Rajang, and Elder Dragons. Yanmaguirus is an especially big threat as the two Neopterons are often seen fighting, indicating a sort of rivalry between the two.

Biological Adaptations
Kabushi has many unusual adaptations that allow it to defend itself against predators. Located on the horn and forelimbs are "drills" that are used to burrow underground where the creature hides and rests in underground dens. The drills are also sharp enough to gore prey and predators alike. Aside from digging, Kabushi are also adept fliers and swimmers. Kabushi can produces globules of explosive fluid similar to napalm in nature. This fluid behaves like a Brachydios's slime mold and eventually detonates once it comes into contact with an object, usually a Hunter. A Kabushi's most dangerous ability is its electric beam shot from its horn. At first, scientists were baffled at how Kabushi could generate electricity as they lack an electrical organ other electric-wielding monsters such as Khezu and Rajang possess. It was recently disocvered that Kabushi use their horns as lighting rods to attract lightning during storms and allow themselves to be struck by lightning. They then store the electricity in a special organ to use for later.

Behavior
Kabushi aren't exactly what one would call intelligent. This is proven by the fact that the creature is easily manipulated by external stimuli. For example, hunters have reported that when a sonic bomb is thrown, Kabushi will attack the area where it went off. They also appear to lack tactics and just charge headfirst against enemies, rarely utilizing their napalm spit or their electric blasts. They are also very temperamental, as they become enraged easily and have Diablos-level tempers. Despite all this, Kabushi are still powerful monsters who rely entirely on instincts.