Luxacolios

Luxacolios デンタコシュソ (Dentakoshuso)
★★★★★
N/A
Names
Titles	Glowing Octopus 輝く蛸
Nicknames	Luxa
General Info
Monster Class	Mollusk
Habitats	Deserted Island Flooded Forest Nightmare Marshes Phantom Tropics Misty Peaks Ruined Temple Great Sea (Ganizeus) Underwater Ruins
Size	1693.7 cm
Relatives	None
Signature Move	Electric Arms
Elements	Light
Ailments	Thunderblight Stun Noxious Poison
Weaknesses	Fire
Creator	MonsterHunterFlacko, adopted by Dino0310

Luxacolios are Mollusks.

Physiology

Luxacolios have charcoal black skin. Their mantles are spherical, have longitudinal folds, and have columns of white spots around it. They have eight arms, each of which has two rows of suckers. Each arm has a white spiral that runs down the length, and have a bulbous tip. Beneath the head is a long, sharp beak.

Abilities

Luxacolios can produce light from the tips of its arms and the white spots on its mantle. This light is mostly used for luring prey closer so that the Mollusk can catch it with its arms. It can produce a bright flash of light from its body, blinding anything with several feet of it. The arms can also generate electricity, acting similar to taser as Luxacolios puts its arms up against enemies to shock them. They can also produce a toxic ink.

Ecology

Information

Luxacolios
	Mollusks that can produce light and electricity from specialized organs on their arms and mantles. It pushes the tips of its arms against its foes and then lets loose a high-voltage current. They can also spray a toxic ink should their electricity not be enough to get the job done.

Habitat Range

Luxacolios are known to live deep in the ocean, but occasionally travel to the surface and even onto land in search of food. They have recently been sighted in the Deserted Island and Flooded Forest.

Ecological Niche

Luxacolios are carnivorous and feed on a variety of aquatic prey. Their diet is said to consist of Epioth, Ludroth, Slagtoth, Bullfango, Daimyo Hermitaur, and Plesioth. They compete with other large predators such as Lagiacrus, Royal Ludroth, Gobul, Shogun Ceanataur, Rathalos, Rathian, Deviljho, and Nargacuga.

Biological Adaptations

The tips of Luxacolios's arms are bulbous in shape and contain photophores, which are light producing organs. Similar glands are found on its mantle. Using these organs, it creates dazzling lights to lure prey towards it. Once prey is within reach, it electrifies its arms and shocks the prey by whipping it, stunning it and allowing the Mollusk to eat. When they feel threatened, they produce a bright flash of light using all of the photophores on its body, blinding any creature near it and allowing it to escape. Venom glands located in its body produce venomous ink and saliva.

Behavior

Luxacolios are not inherently aggressive but are very curious creatures. They like to explore their surroundings and often use shells and rocks to decorate their nests.

Etymology

The English name Luxacolios is derived from the Latin word lux, meaning light. The Japanese name Dentakoshuso is a combination of the Japanese words for light, octopus, and tentacle.

Quests

Low Rank (Offline)

Glint in the Darkness_____ LV ★★★★★
Hunting Hunt a Luxacolios Reward: 5500z Location: Nightmare Marshes (Night) Contract Fee: 700z Time Limit: 50 min Subquest: Break Luxacolios's suckers Sub.Reward: 500z Other Monsters: Wroggi, Conga Client: Curious Traveller One time, I was skipping along through the Marshlands to then suddenly see a glint of light deep below the waters. I ran away quickly without investigating. I am still wondering what that thing was, can anyone take a look? Notes: {{{Notes}}}

High Rank (Offline)

Wallowing Depths_____ LV ★★★★★★★★★
Hunting Hunt a Luxacolios Reward: 6900z Location: Flooded Forest (Night) Contract Fee: 1050z Time Limit: 50 min Subquest: Hunt a Green Nargacuga Sub.Reward: 8200z Other Monsters: Ludroth, Vespoid, Green Nargacuga Client: Treasure Hunter There's a lot of sweet and delicious treasure that is present in the Flooded Forest right now. I can't collect any of them with a ruthless Mollusk and Green Nargacuga roaming around. I can evade the Green Nargacuga but the Mollusk is a must take out! Notes: {{{Notes}}}

Touch of Light_____ LV ★★★★★★★★★★
Hunting Hunt 2 Luxacolios Reward: 10520z Location: Ruined Temple (Night) Contract Fee: 1950z Time Limit: 50 min Subquest: None Sub.Reward: N/A Other Monsters: None Client: Guild Commissioner Two Luxacolios's have made their dominion in the Ruined Temple and have threatened the general fauna around the area. This is a request to take them both out. Notes: {{{Notes}}}

Low Rank (Online)

Glint in the Darkness_____ LV ★★★
Hunting Hunt a Luxacolios Reward: 5800z Location: Deserted Island (Night) Contract Fee: 750z Time Limit: 50 min Subquest: Break Luxacolios's suckers Sub.Reward: 500z Other Monsters: Jaggi, Ludroth Client: Curious Traveller One time, I was skipping along through the Deserted Island to then suddenly see a glint of light deep below the shores waters. I ran away quickly without investigating. I am still wondering what that thing was, can anyone take a look? Notes: {{{Notes}}}

High Rank (Online)

Wonderful Discovery_____ LV ★★★★★★★
Capture Capture a Luxacolios Reward: 10800z Location: Misty Peaks (Night) Contract Fee: 1150z Time Limit: 50 min Subquest: Hunt an Espinas Sub.Reward: 18500z Other Monsters: Bullfango, Jaggia, Espinas Client: Astonished Zookeeper I've seen it!! My exhibits have been missing an aquatic creature for some time, especially a Mollusk. To not capture this specimen would be a wasted opportunity. Kill it and you get none of the issued reward! Understood? Notes: {{{Notes}}}

Surge of Land and Sea_____ LV ★★★★★★★
Hunting Hunt a Luxacolios and a Dendastroth Reward: 20250z Location: Phantom Tropics (Night) Contract Fee: 2050z Time Limit: 50 min Subquest: None Sub.Reward: N/A Other Monsters: Ludroth, Velociprey Client: Man of Wisdom A reunion is assembled, with the world in crumbles, two surging duo, make the world fear thy two though. Notes: {{{Notes}}}

G Rank

Glimmer of Light_____ LV G★★★
Hunting Hunt a Luxacolios Reward: 12850z Location: Nightmare Marshes (Day) Contract Fee: 1500z Time Limit: 50 min Subquest: Slay 10 Ioprey Sub.Reward: 650z Other Monsters: Ioprey, Hornetaur Client: Horror Story Teller In the cryptic lands of the Nightmare marshes, lies a vindictive octopus-like creature that attacks anything on sight. They say a glimmer of light is the last thing you see before your death. Speaking of which, what's with that glow behind you? Notes: {{{Notes}}}

Nightmarish Deathmatch_____ LV G★★★★
Epic Hunt Hunt all large monsters Reward: 22580z Location: Nightmare Marshes (Night) Contract Fee: 3900z Time Limit: 50 min Subquest: None Sub.Reward: N/A Other Monsters: Zanskar, Loxacolios, Barzughal Client: Swamp Town Chief Help!! My town is under attack by 3 volatile wetland monsters. They pre-occupy each part of the region and we are in desperate need of help. Please?! Notes: {{{Notes}}}

The Octagon Tendril Storm_____ LV G★★★★★
Epic Hunt Hunt 6 Luxacolios Reward: 47500z Location: Underwater Ruins Contract Fee: 15400z Time Limit: 50 min Subquest: None Sub.Reward: N/A Other Monsters: None Client: Woman of Wisdom Monstrous beauties make their presence, their reason for appearance: under-referenced, Their light shines like the sky crescent, now go and take them out you peasant! Notes: {{{Notes}}}

Notes

• The mantle and all of its arms can be broken.
• When low on stamina, Luxacolios will not be able to produce light or electricity.
• Luxacolios's roar requires Earplugs to block.