Skeleton Monkey

The Skeleton Monkey (called Headhunter Bat in Japan) is an enemy in Castlevania: Bloodlines.
==Description==
The Skeleton Monkey, as its name implies, is a monkey-like skeletal monster initially found hanging upside-down from trees in wait for prey from what appears to be a tail-like vine. Despite being referred to as a skeleton, its anatomy seems to be plant based.
When approached or attacked, it will start swinging forward and swipe with its large sickle-like appendages. Its extensible tail allows it to reach a considerable distance, and then slowly return to its initial position in a spiraling manner after each attack.
If the player remains at a medium distance from this enemy before alerting it, its head will open in a bloom-like fashion and release a ball that will bounce a medium distance forward and then explode, covering a wide area.
This enemy boasts little health, however, and a few hits will usually be enough to kill it.
==Enemy Data==
==Gallery==
Headhunter-bat.jpg|Headhunter Bat concept art from MegaDriveFAN, by K. Kinjo.
==Trivia==
*The Headhunter Bat was designed by a reader named K. Kinjo in a contest held by MegaDriveFAN for their then upcoming game Vampire Killer. It won the silver medal for enemy designs and was included in the game, along with the Silhouette Demon and Flying Beetle Roller.
*In Stage 4' of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, some skeletons are seen climbing vines like monkeys. These are not Skeleton Monkeys, but simply standard Skeletons.
Category:Bats
Category:Plant Monsters
Category:Skeletal Monsters
Category:Bloodlines Enemies