Black Diablos are a subspecies of Diablos that were first seen in Monster Hunter G. They are females of the Diablos species in heat or bearing eggs, causing their hide to turn black and their behaviour to turn more aggressive. Thus, hunters are often called in to repel exceptionally belligerent specimens which threaten people.
Physiology[]
Black Diablos are just female Diablos in heat, therefore the term "subspecies" is a bit misleading. During mating season, their shell turns black to alert other monsters to their increased ferocity and violence. It is impossible for a male Diablos to turn black since this is likely a trait that female Diablos gain to protect their young and attract mates.
Abilities[]
Quite hostile, considering the size of the wyvern. Diablos are regarded as one of the desert's most dangerous animals. Diablos can conduct catastrophic ambushes on intruders approaching their territory by using the sand as shelter. When fighting, Black Diablos act much like any other Diablos. She is a fiercely protective wyvern who will attack both her own species and other creatures, such as the Tigrex, if they venture into her domain.
Habitat[]
Usually found in desert environments. Although Black Diablos thrive in arid environments, her capacity to burrow in sand might restrict her to desert regions. She can be spotted at the Deserted Island in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, though, when the Sandy Plains are experiencing severe heat and drought.
Trivia[]
- Despite being labelled as subspecies, it is more like a variant since its appearance is not genetic adaptation, but it was a normal female Diablos that later turned black when pregnant or just laid eggs.
