Wyvern Ecology : Seregios in Monster Hunter 

Because the scales inflicted bleeding, I made the assumption that seregios used the obviously very sharp scales to shred the webbing of the rath’s wings as a hunting strategy

the thing that struck me about seregios the first time I fought it was how weirdly bug like it's movement was, so twitchy and gangly. made me associate them with vermin more than anything else.

funny that you mention that " i dont think seregios specifically selects for rathians over other wyverns", granted its not rathian specifically but capcom did mention that seregios is rathalos's official rival, so that might also play a role as well as to why we see seregios constantly harassing the the wyvern couple.

Man if you're able to make seregios make sense, I'd love to know your thoughts on rajang. If it's more monkey than ape, vice-versa or any animal that could've evolved simian like traits. In any case this vid's a sub for sure man great work.

It might be worth noting that Seregios's extended legs are more than a meter longer than that of Rathalos and Rathian, and its claws (the largest of which are at the front of the foot) are over 60% longer and ~4x the size by volume. Something that wasn't mentioned was that with the zygodactyl feet and the pulling action of its kicks, the number of claws coming into contact and raking is reduced from 3 to 2 (or perhaps 1, given one is larger than the other), increasing pressure and the effectiveness of the slash. It's definitely designed to inflict far more massive injuries with its claws than Rathalos is, which most likely relies on its poison as far as its claws are concerned, and I hesitate to agree that it's designed to bring down smaller prey. It certainly *could* and might have its roots in that morphology, but it's armed with some heavy duty stuff. The Master of Defense does note specifically that Seregios are so territorial that they kill each other in fights over territory, which is why they have a low population, and why it's strange they're out of their normal territory range to begin with, so they should be adapted to fight to the death with similar sized wyverns, with the strongest sending down their genes. (I keep trying to link an image of Rathalos and Seregios claws next to each other in blender, but having a link keeps causing youtube to eat my comments. I'd be happy to share them if I can arrange to do so otherwise) Seregios's jaw also appears to be heavier, and its face more heavily armored. It's jawline appears to be lined with heavy scales meant to aid it's bite, whereas Rathalos relies solely on its teeth. Seregios's wings are far smaller than that of Rathalos, and presumably Seregios is not really well equipped for long distance flight, hence why they're known to be limited to a specific range, whereas Rathalos are known to range seemingly the entire planet. Their shorter wings are likely more useful for quick movements and sudden accelerations, however, and Seregios certainly excels at such. A Seregios's horn is bladed, with a sharp point, and can retract flat against the head. I struggle to think of any particular use for it beyond combat, as it's far too lethally designed; like a rhino horn on crack, and one which the Seregios only reveals when angered and in combat. There's also just a general trend of traits evolving in large monsters seemingly just as a means of combating with other large monsters, as it's the most significant evolutionary stressor most monsters seem to have in such lucrative ecosystems. A Rathalos's tail, for instance, serves essentially no purpose beyond bashing and smashing rivals.

"god forsaken egg-carring missions" that hit hard, very hard

17:00 This can actually happen. I don't remember how damaging it is, but if a hunter happens to get sent flying into another hunter by Seregios' pin attack, they'll at least get knocked back.

2:10 seeing a Seregios in the Desert was apparently unusual, but we do fight one in Everwood later. Weirdly in a desert based Zone. Furthermore a Cutszene implies, he life's in dense Forrests of the Everwood, choosing similar Habitats like Parrots, or maybe Owls.

The picture you used of the Secretary Bird is simply priceless! The way he/she looks at that snake is so funny!

One of the best videos I've seen about Seregios in a good while, in depth explanation of it's ecology and how it relates to our real world animals. Magnificent work.

6:25 That footage is unironically kind of terrifying if you consider it from the birds' points-of-view.

Seregios likely comes from a desert environment with lots of large rock formations. The short wings that gets utilized for ground movement indicates an environment where long distance flight wasn't necessary and having xygodacyle feet would make climbing easier. I can imagine if they were introduced to a forest biome they would take a niche similar to a hawk while the Rath wyvern would be pushed out into a more eagle like niche.

I know this is a bit of the older video but I've just been diving into all of your MHEcology videos and loving them! In terms of one of the reasons for the quill's evolution might very well be intraspecies conflict rather than interspecies. As you stated, the scales have been shown to shatter off, get lodged in the attacker's body parts, and causes bleeding/wounds/infection. Given that the Seregios' main form of prey acquisition and combat prowess comes from it's powerful feet, it's safe to say that any conflicts between two members of the species would also utilize these powerful legs to settle disputes. Looking at the Rathian/Seregios fight footage, the Seregios is shown attacking the base of the neck and top of the back of the Rathian in order to pester it away. Assumedly, Seregios would have a similar intraspecies combat strategy for any members that have decided to cannibalize another Seregios' nest or try to drive it out to claim a prime nesting location. The location and placement of the quills would defend against an attack in this style, driving bleed inducing quills into the feet of the attacking Seregios. Most likely, the risk vs reward of this attack wouldn't make it worth for the aggressor, due to an wounded/infected foot being less useful in hunting/general mobility, dissuading the attack just with the presence of the quills in general. Again, I know these are getting about a year old at this point, and I'm not sure if you still check around, but I'd love some input!

He's back

Seregios is one of my favourites. Probably my most fought monster in GenU

Imagine a monster hunter game that doesn't involve slaying them. Just lots of stealth and taking pictures.

What i love about this series is that even the creatures are referred to as "Monsters", they act and behave like real life animals (for the most part).

Gammoth, Seregious, Brachydios, and Nergigante are my favorite flagship monsters

Honestly I don’t know much about 4th Gen monsters in general, especially the oddball Seregios. Honestly, I rather have him come back then like Val, Gore, or Astalos due to how little we really got to know this species. Great video as always, as I sorta learn something new in some ways than expected.

Your prediction was correct. I need to start listening to you more often instead of the leaks. Steve returned in sunbreak finally.

Capcom mentioned that Seregios is canabalistic, which is why the Apex Seregios ran off so many. It was much more powerful and eating the other adults, running them off. Also, I think most people just forget he was a flagship.

And Rise Ultimate (SunBreak) you're right my friend!!

Oh my goodness, you ALSO wait for the pauses in the music when it's doing the big kick attacks? That's my favorite part of the fight!

Anyone else come back after Steve’s confirmation in Sunbreak?

Seregios would be great in rise especially with the soul skills the weapons could retain the passive through ramp up.

Your videos make me like some monsters more than I did before, and makes me like monsters I never fought before

Well, that aged well, my dued prodicted it coming back in rise ultomate/sunbreak. Well done!

I'm surprised Seregios is one of the least favorite flagships by Rage's community. I absolutely love this psycho just from a behavioral aspect alone. Its design isn't too flashy either which is more to my taste than monsters like Zinogre or Brachydios. I guess he's just not as striking at first glance? Or maybe because he isn't on the cover and intro of the English version of 4U?

I've watched all your listed videos so far and love what I see. Can't wait to see your video on Lagiacrus.

Dude omg!!! Love these videos and that Roanoke reference. So glad i found this channel =D

Bro I love Seregios. The friends I met in MH4U and I made a discord to keep in touch over the last bunch of years. Seregios has been our clan's mascot ever since. Love the bleedin' thing. Great videos btw I use them just about every day to relax and get excited about life again after I get home from work. The technical aspects and genuine enthusiasm (and SOURCES omg) are what make you stand out in my opinion, and are what make this my favorite youtube channel. Thanks for making all of these.

THIS PROVEN WELL WITH SUNBREAK BRINGING HIM BACK LOOOL

I actually really like seregios it’s one of my favorites I just really like the design

Here after the event Seregios is back🔥🔥

He's back boys.

He's back!!!!

Ive just stumbled across your monster hunter content and I'm so happy we've got a video about my favorite boy Steve! Great to hear that you became a fan once you got to fight him too!

Seregios is not only one of my favorite Flag Ship monsters he's out right my favorite Flying Wyvern and I can't wait for the day he comes back.

Love your videos. You're criminally underrated.

I miss Seregios so much. It's my favorite monster behind Ivory Lagiacrus. Seregios also had, hands down, some of the most beautiful armor and weapons in the game. Not to mention their auto sharpen with rolling gimmick was so cool and unique.

I love Seregios, it's very interesting and unique! Definately in my top 3 favorites. Loved this video! Really well made and everything here checks out

Your videos are incredible! Monster Hunter has a history of creating weird inconsistencies or not going into detail enough with some of their creature's ecologies. But these videos do good work at making the most sense of things.

I’m in love with your spin on the Monsters in MH! Keep up the excellent work! Love the 20+ mins per video to. You could take the title of Wycademy's Chief Researcher 🤙🏻

The descriptions in GU for the horn partbreaks, Seregios Sunderer call it "sturdy yet agile" while the Breacher+ calls it "a sharp, robust horn" so it's not too farfetched to assume they could bash heads while in the air and still be fine.

The cutscene used to introduce Seregios has it pursue and attack a Rathian, literally drop-kicking it out of the air.

I want Seregios and the Magala family to be in Wilds so badly.

I adore the idea that Seregios is a nest raider, that's a really cool idea. I don't get why so many people don't like Seregios as much, it's probably in my top 3 flagships. Although I'd hazard a guess that it's just overshadowed by Gore Magala in 4U. I really like these videos, as someone studying Zoology and a big fan of monster hunter, they're really interesting. I'd love to see a video on Nargacuga in the future, since it's pretty unique in morphology from other wyverns, especially its tail (and the beak + wingblades)

I am a giant fan of Seregios. He's supercool and it took me forever to learn how to beat him.

good job at nailing the prediction

Hey guys, guess who got into Sunbreak! Also, I was thinking about it, but I believe it is also stated that when a Seregios launches its blade scales, it can do so with immense force and accuracy, so maybe this is one of its means of consuming otherwise venomous prey like genprey and cephalos. I also remember learning that Seregios use their scales to mark territory by leaving them embedded all over the place.

Do not worry I also like Seregios more then the other flagships. Was super sad when he didn't come back to World, then even more sad he is in the dlc for Rise. His weapons stripped of the uniqueness and moved to his armor, then nerfed into 3 parts while only working if you successfully an attack WITH ONLY ROLL, not working on any other dodge mechanic like steps, in the game where monsters attack way to often to punish dodging/blocking and they want you to counter spam or wirebug to dodge or you will be combo killed . They also made him hyperactive doing the whole sliding step where monsters take 1 step animation then slides across the map at you like a bad flash animation tween then violently perfect circle around you with 3 to 4 tracking attacks to bait you into using wirebug or die to chip blocking damage. So many Wyverns do this tween animation and once you see it you will never not notice how bullshit and unnatural it looks. Rathilos and Rathian also do a flying variant but also still do the ground version both times not animating their wings to glide they are wide open and just fucken are slided at you form so far away lol.

I began playing MH with the MH4U, and the Seregios is probably the monster I have hunted the most for the armors and weapons because I love the monster and the things you can make from it's materials. Knowing more about them from how they are, move and act comparing them with the animals we all know, makes me feel that I didn't know anything from these wyverns. Thank you por all the info and for me, all the time and investigation you made to get those conclusions about them, was totally worth it because the level of detail and care this video has. Seriously, thank you, I loved this video. (Just I case, I'm from Spain, so I'm not very good writing all I want to say in English, but from reading in English and listening videos, so I think I understand it well, I'm sorry if there are misspelled things or some errors)

Confirmed for sunbreak!

I would love to see you tackle D&D monsters. AJ Pickett has a channel about D&D monster ecology and consults the various sources and iterations of the monster.

You’re amazing! Really helping to reignite my love of biology after my degree burned me out

So uhh, guess who's fuckin' back?

I've been loving this series

Well my friend, Seregios is back in sunbreak

Oh you know Roanoke Gaming? 11/10 channel now

I just finished a video from Roanoke, and then i see this and it stark with the feet again, loved the mention

6:29 "What was that?" ... "Must have been the wind."

Actually surprising that he's the least favorite flagship That thing looks sick

Watching this for the first time after Seregios returning in Sunbreak

great video, Sunbreak has proven Seregios is a capable killer and can kill a Rathian and is mobility gives it an advantage against slower Wyverns

Great hornd owls are scary I've seen one rip the head of a roosting full grown turkey. They are scary strong

Was literally just thinking how interesting a collaboration with Roanoke would be when he got mentioned. Fingers crossed

Ah starting with the feet aye? Roanoke would be proud

Excited to see him in sunbreak! I love both him and gore magala. Mh4u was just the best (also my first monster hunter game, I'm not biased... ) ;)

I’m surprised you never mentioned the one quest description in 4U that mentions a Seregios attempting to court a Rathian or that it seems to have seven fingers (three on the “hand” and four wing fingers)

“Seregios is the least favorite Flagship” HOW?????

u got it sere is back

These are so cool. Shame about the lack of views

Seregios gives me big chicken vibes with the way it takes flight and the emphasis on kicks and stomps. Secretary bird does make sense though.

lol came back for a rewatch still one of my fav wyverns

serigos also have the mouth spike rathian has they may have a common ancestor with rathian or it could have convergently evolve. i really like seregios especially his weapons gimmick

One idea I heard about Seregios I really like is they may follow Jhen Mohran and Dah"ren Mohran as they move and pick off the Delex schools that always tail them.

LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOO

2:20 it looks like a distorted map of the eastern world here on earth. Africa (Sekumea Desert), Europe (Minegarde), Norway and Sweden (Akura Region), Asia, India (Latio Volcano), The Korean Paninsula, and even Australia (Aya) can be seen here. And on the eastern side of the map we see a land mass that looks like the western united states. So I'd assume on the western side of the map we see South America.

My geuss for the horn is to aid in hunting prey larger then itself latching on amd sliceong away with its horn Another idea could be that it is used to help tear open a monster's nest to easily get to the chicks

I'm probably the only person who loves all the monster huter monsters and is waiting for them to make a game with every monster from prior games allong with only a couple new ones as you go around the planet hunting everyhting that moves.

I really love seragios 10/10 agree

Love the video. Can you do the graboids from the tremors movies they are ancient predators. The official taxonomic brake down shows there most closely related to cuttlefish. It's also been my personal theory they were a bit part of the dinosaur extinction and why only such small animal survived. Imagine the apocalypse of shreakers eating all the dead and dying animals after the impact like huge heard of saurapods. That might exsplain why they are found around the world as well. It's another theory of mine as to why the African species dosnt have the shreaker form is because of Africa's immense heat makeing them practically being and so many coordinated pack hunters.

Just wanted to add that their is a special species of seregios known as demon seregios in monster hunter explore.

Holy shit did this video age like fine wine.

9:16 IIRC Barioth and Nargacuga don't lay eggs but I don't really remember where that's from

i always think it's such a missed opportunity to not make seregios a bird wyvern, we have an abundance of flagship flying wyverns already

Interesting you didn't mention where Seregios may come from. In 4U it was briefly mentioned that it apparently came from a completely different land and were fleeing from the Apex one. It was a alien species to the biomes/maps we knew of at the time. Unless this was poor localisation.

Seregios seems amazing, I’d love to see them in a new game. Wish they were in iceborne lol. I’m excited to see them and lagicarius in a new game.

Bezle and Seregi are pinecones but Seregio is spikey

The way you've described Seregios lifestyle reminds me of larger oviraptorsaurs such as Giganotoraptor or Citipati. A creature that primarily hunts significantly smaller prey, then predates on other creatures eggs or young by bullying the parents off the nest. He had to be one of, if not my favourite flagship.

I want Seregios in SUNBREAK DLC

Best flagship?

in sunbeam it says he can kill rathian

Am I the only one who thinks Seregios looks like a hybrid of Rodan and Anguirus?

LETS FUCKING GO

Awww shiet! My homeboi Steve, my all-time favorite! If Namielle is my wife then Seregios is the Best Mon in that damn wedding!

Is their a relation in behavior between seregios(Mh4u)and Astalos (MhGu). Both wyverns look very much alike and are both extremely territorial.

rise ultimate

I don't mind him as a monster It's just the fact in 4U EVERYONE WANTED TO DO THE STUPID SONIC CAT OUTFIT QUEST I can only listen to spin dash sound effect for so long.

Does 4 really have a better story then Generstions or World or Rise? Personally I don't know 4s story because I just cant play a monster hunter game on a 3ds or smaller screen. 3U, Gen XXU Switch, World Ps4, and Rise Switch are the only ones I've played Plus Stories on 3ds and Stories 2