Atualius/Atualius Ecology

This page lists all ecological information about Atualius from every Monster Hunter fangame it has appeared in as well as outside information.

## Ecology

### Habitat Range

Atualius has been seen in the Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, higher altitudes in the Coral Highlands, and the Jungle Island of the Glimmering Isles.

### Ecological Niche

Atualius is an apex-level herbivore, capable of defending itself from many threats while also fearing little competition. It feeds on most types of plants, with flowering plants being a delicacy for it, though berries, fruits and seeds, alongside leaves and branches are staple parts of its diet. It fears very little attack from predators, for with its agility and speed, along with its armaments and usage of Ice element it can fight off all manner of foes. Some predators are willing to test their luck however, such as Legiana, Rathalos, Glavenus, Darvestus or Zinogre. Some predators are larger or stronger than the Atualius however, and will have a greater rate of success when hunting one, such as Savage Deviljho, Acrid Yian Garuga, Phantom Skollfús or the Elder Dragon Blackveil Vaal Hazak.

### Biological Adaptations

Atualius is capable of quick speeds with its lighter armour and lithe body shape, unlike other Titan Wyverns. It can use its body to also squeeze into hard-to-reach places where larger herbivores cannot reach easily, allowing it to get at better food sources. Looking at its body structure, it is clearly capable of running, but also possesses spikes on its tail and a front-facing horn on its head, to use in defence as well as digging up roots and vegetables for food. Even more obvious are its large thumb-spikes, which can sometimes be seen coated in a hard shell of ice, making them both tools for defence and offence in combat, which allow it to engage any of its predators quite aggressively.

### Behavior

When alone, Atualius is a calm creature, foraging for food wherever it can, and will peacefully coexist alongside other herbivores. One would even assume it to be a passive and even cowardly creature at first glance, being able to flee quickly, and while it may in the presence of an Elder Dragon, it will stand its ground against any other foe, roaring and baring its thumb-spikes. it will challenge any predator that comes its way, and while this display would turn many creatures away, apex predators or more foolhardy monsters of lesser strength would still engage, with the latter being wounded in the battle. When it comes to other monsters, the Atualius usually ignores them, but does usually hang close to monsters like Dirudon and Xerdralos, the former for protection and the latter for food.

## Turf Wars

Due to its size, the Atualius can be picked up and used as a weapon by Savage Deviljho, in a similar manner to Odogaron.

* Wins
* Ties
* Loses

* **Vs. Tobi-Kadachi** - The Tobi-Kadachi rears back and then roars at the Atualius, who does the same back at the Fanged Wyvern. The Tobi-Kadachi then leaps into the air and begins to glide down towards the Atualis, who braces itself. The Atualius then runs forwards and jumps into the air, tackling the Tobi-Kadachi down onto the ground, where it roars out in pain. The Atualis then back off, roaring at the Tobi-Kadachi, who gets up and shakes its head before slinking off. **(Wins)**

* **Vs. Rathian & Pink Rathian** - The Rathian/Pink Rathian roars at the Atualius and takes to the air, while the Titan Wyvern roars back up at her, thumb spikes raised. The Rathian then swoops down and flips with her tail, but the Atualius avoid the blow and leaps upwards, slamming a foreleg into the Rathian's head and bringing her crashing to the ground. The Rathian gets up, growling in pain, and take flight once again, though this time to flee. **(Wins)**

* **Vs. Anjanath** - The Anjanath roars at the Atualius and flares its nostrils, and the Atualius roars back at the Brute Wyvern. The Anjanath then rears up and wrenches open its jaws wide, slamming down and then back up towards the Atualius. Thanks to its speed, the Atualius manages to sidestep and catch the Anjanth's head with its forelegs, before heaving with all its might and slamming the Brute Wyvern on its side. The Anjanath roars out in pain and then gets back up, giving a growl before fleeing the area. **(Wins)**

* **Vs. Rathalos & Azure Rathalos** - The Rathalos/ Azure Rathalos takes to the air and then roars down at the Atualius, who lets out a roar back. The Rathalos then unleashes a sweeping fire breath, causing the Atualius to recoil, before swooping down and slamming the Titan Wyvern into the ground with its claws. The Atualius roars in pain, but escapes its pinned position by wresting free its forelimbs and jamming them into the Rathalos's chin, causing the Flying Wyvern to roar out in pain. The Atualius then pushes the Rathalos backwards, and the Flying Wyvern growls as it does so, both monsters retreating while roaring. **(Tie)**

* **Vs. Scarred Yian Garuga** - The Scarred Yian Garuga takes to the air and lets out a roar towards the Atualius, the Titan Wyvern letting out a roar of its own back up at the Bird Wyvern. The Atualius infuses its spikes with Ice and jabs at the Scarred Yian Garuga twice, with the first strike being dodged but the second one connecting, and the Scarred Yian Garuga crashes to the ground. It gets up quickly however, and charges the Atualis, slamming into the Titan Wyvern with its beak, causing it to reel back and roar in pain. Both monsters then back off slowly while roaring at one another. **(Tie)**

* **Vs. Legiana** - The Legiana roars at the Atualius and spreads out its wings, and the Atualis responds with a roar and Ice infused thumb spikes. The Legiana then leaps up in the air with a flap of its wings and slams down onto the Atualius, the Titan Wyvern roaring out in pain as it does so. The Legiana then attempts to snap at the pinned Atualius, but misses, and its kicked off by the Titan Wyvern. The Atualius then bellows in anger and rushes at the Legiana, body slamming the Flying Wyvern and letting out a roar. The Legiana shrieks in pain as it tumbles backwards, and then roars, taking to the air. Both monsters then go their separate ways, nursing their injuries. **(Tie)**

* **Vs. Zinogre** - The Zinogre lets out a howl towards the Atualis, who responds with a roar, raising its thumb spikes. The Zinogre charges the Titan Wyvern, slamming into it and then biting into its neck. The Atualius roars in pain, and struggles to break free, pushing away the Zinogre once it wrenches free from the Fanged Wyvern's grasp. The Atualius then charges the Zinogre and lunges at it, slamming into the Fanged Wyvern's side with its thumb spikes, causing the Zinogre to roar out in pain before the Atualius flees, leaving the Zinogre to back down as well. **(Tie)**

* **Vs. Darvestus** - The Darvestus roars and splays its claws at the Atualius, who roars back and flares it forelimbs with Ice. The Darvestus begins to charge towards the Atualius, but is surprised when the Titan Wyvern returns the favour, both monsters crashing into one another. They tumble over one another, with the Atualius landing an Ice-infused jab into the Darvestus's side, pushing it away in the process. The Brute Wyvern roars in pain and anger, and uses Wind to propel its tail into the Atualius's face, knocking it back and causing it to roar in pain. Both monsters then retreat after the clash. **(Tie)**

* **Vs. Acrid Yian Garuga** - The Acrid Yian Garuga takes to the air and lets out a roar towards the Atualius, the Titan Wyvern letting out a roar of its own back up at the Bird Wyvern. The Atualius infuses its spikes with Ice and jabs at the Acrid Yian Garuga, which the Bird Wyvern easily dodges and then swoops down the slam into the Atualius, knocking it backwards. The Acrid Yian Garuga then follows up with a tail attack that sends the Atualius reeling backwards, tumbling over itself and roaring in pain. Before the Acrid Yian Garuga can continue, the Atualius quickly gets to its feet and bolts, leaving the Bird Wyvern roaring angrily after it. **(Loses)**

* **Vs. Phantom Skollfús** - The Phantom Skollfús lets out a howl towards the Atualius, and the Titan Wyvern replies with a roar, standing on its hind legs. The Phantom Skollfús then suddenly darts forwards, lunging at the Atualius with its claws, connecting with the Titan Wyvern and causing both monsters to tumble over one another. The Phantom Skollfús ends up on top of the scuffle and bites into the Atualius's throat, causing the Titan Wyvern to let out a cry of pain. The Phantom Skollfús then leaps off, and is preparing another assault when the Atualius takes its cue to leave, and the Fanged Beast howls after it. **(Loses)**

* **Vs. Blackveil Vaal Hazak** - The Blackveil Vaal Hazak roars at the Atualius and flares up with its wings spread, and the Atualius flares up its own thumb spikes with Ice while roaring. The Blackveil Vaal Hazak then crouches, letting the Atualius charge headlong at it before suddenly blasting an effluvium beam, catching the Atualius off guard and lifting it into the air. The Atualius lets out a confused roar, and begins to flail, but the Blackveil Vaal Hazak then slams the Titan Wyvern into the ground hard, and the Atualius roars in pain. Before it can take any more damage, the Atualis quickly gets up and flees, the Blackveil Vaal Hazak roaring towards the its back in triumph. **(Loses)**

* **Vs. Bercrinox** - The Bercrinox roars at the Atualius, and charges, and the Atualius roars back with its body low to the ground. The Bercrinox then jumps headlong at the Atualius, who manages to avoid the Elder Dragon thanks to its speed. The Atualius then attempts to attack the Elder Dragon with its thumb-spikes, but the Bercrinox, also capable of quick speed, dodges the attack and whips around to face the Titan Wyvern with a growl. The Bercrinox then lunges forward and, with a back handed swipe, bats away the smaller Atualius, sending it tumbling over itself as it's thrown away, roaring in pain. The Atualis then gets up and flees as quickly as it can. **(Loses)**