Subspecies
From Monster Hunter Wiki
A "subspecies" is a color swap for a monster. These monster are usually named for their new color, for example, Blue Yian Kut-Ku. The only exceptions to this are Giaprey and Giadrome which they appear to be a color swap of Velociprey and Velocidrome. Subspecies are usually nearly identical to the original monster, but possess increased stamina, have altered weaknesses, yield different carves and will occasionally have a new attack, such as the Red Khezu's "neck swing", or the lightning attacks of the White Fatalis.
The List of the Subspecies that appeared so far:
Monster Hunter Freedom:
- Blue Yian Kut-Ku
- Purple Gypceros
- Azure Rathalos
- Silver Rathalos
- Pink Rathian
- Gold Rathian
- Green Plesioth
- White Monoblos
- Black Diablos
- Red Khezu
- Black Gravios
- Azure Lao-Shan Lung
Monster Hunter freedom 2:
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite:
- Plum Daimyo Hermitaur
- Emerald Congalala
- Terra Shogun Ceanataur
- Copper Blangonga
- "Golden Rajang"
Monster Hunter Frontier:
Although most alternately colored monsters are simply subspecies of the original, several have different in-game explanations.
[edit] Trivia
- The Bright Hypnocatrice is simply a Hypnocatrice with the special feathers of the creature's mating season.
- Similarly, the Red Volganos is a Lavasioth which has turned red during their mating season.
- Azure Lao-Shan Lung is an aged Lao-Shan Lung, the scales of which have been discolored due to exposure to volcanic ash
- A Golden Rajang is simply not a subspecies but an ordinary Rajang that appears almost gold whilst being calm in normal mode and shows it's Electric Aura in rage mode.
