Endemic Life are creatures found in Monster Hunter World (MHW) across many locations that can be captured by a hunter's Net or Fishing pole. They are not hostile, but will be scared away easily, making their study and capture difficult.
Some Endemic Life creatures also present Environmental Hazards or useful effects - see Environment and Hazards for more information. Endemic creatures are classified into 5 types, following the ingame Monster Field Guide.
Endemic life have sizes, and a Detailed Settings option is available under Place Your Pets in your room. (Patch 6.02)
Each fish page contains the Great Size version reward when applicable, Great Size fishes randomly spawn near their own species.
What is Endemic Life in Monster Hunter World?
Endemic Life adds a vibrant and dynamic dimension to the ecosystems of Monster Hunter World. From tiny insects to colorful birds and unique flora, these creatures play diverse roles in the game world. Understanding the significance of endemic life, their habitats, and potential benefits they offer can greatly enhance a hunter's experience. Whether it's capturing them for research or utilizing their effects in the field, hunters can delve into the intricacies of the New World's endemic life for both practical and immersive purposes.
Researching Endemic Life
Endemic Life research is a fascinating aspect of Monster Hunter World. Hunters can capture and study various creatures to unlock useful information and benefits. Some endemic life provides buffs, healing effects, or temporary stat boosts when captured or interacted with. Understanding the behaviors and locations of these creatures allows hunters to strategically incorporate endemic life into their hunting routines, gaining an edge against powerful monsters.
Capturing Endemic Life
Capturing endemic life is not only a captivating side activity but also contributes to a comprehensive catalog of the game's biodiversity. Hunters can capture creatures using the Capture Net and present them to the Ecological Research team for analysis. Completing the endemic life catalog not only unlocks valuable information but also offers rewards, encouraging hunters to explore and appreciate the richness of the New World's fauna.
Endemic Life in Multiplayer
In multiplayer expeditions, endemic life takes on a collaborative role. Hunters can share information about rare or beneficial creatures with their teammates, enhancing the efficiency and success of the hunting party. Coordinating the utilization of endemic life buffs and effects among team members adds a layer of strategy to multiplayer dynamics. Exploring the New World together, hunters can collectively appreciate and harness the unique qualities of endemic life in their pursuit of monster hunting glory.
Large Monsters
Endemic Life in MHW
Terrestrial Life
- Shepherd Hare
- Pilot Hare*
- Forest Gekko
- Wildspire Gekko
- Gloom Gekko
- Moonlight Gekko *
- Vaporonid
- Scavantula $
- Revolture
- Blissbill
- Dung Beetle
- Bomb Beetle $
- Paratoad
- Sleeptoad
- Nitrotoad
- Wiggler $
- Wiggler Queen*
- Carrier Ant $
- Emperor Hopper
- Tyrant Hopper
- Iron Helmcrab
- Soldier Helmcrab
- Emerald Helmcrab*
- Stonebill &
- Rime Beetle &
- Pearlspring Macaque &
- Goldspring Macaque &*!$
- Crowned Prawn &
- Duffel Penguin &$ $$
- Arrowhead Gekko &!
Aquatic Life
- Climbing Joyperch
- Pink Parexus $ #
- Burst Arowana #$$
- Bomb Arowana #
- Andangler
- Hopguppy
- Petricanths^!$
- Whetfish #$$
- Gastronome Tuna^ #
- King Marlin^ #
- Goldenfish $ #
- Platinumfish $ #
- Goldenfry #
- Sushifish $ #
- Gunpowderfish $ #
- Sealord's Crestfish &!^$
- Glass Parexus &#$$
(# - greater variants can be found anywhere where a normal variant is present)
Unclassified Life
- Downy Crake!$
- Bristly Crake!
- Cactuar
- Cactuar Cutting
- Flowering Cactuar Cutting*
- Wintermoon Nettle &!
- Moly &!
- Mossy Moly &*!
- Rocky Moly &*!
- Fluffy Moly &*!
- Spiny Moly &*!
- Frosty Moly &*!
- Rowdy Moly &*!
Airborne Life
- Cobalt Flutterfly
- Phantom Flutterfly *
- Omenfly
- Augurfly *$$
- Scalebat
- Elegant Coralbird
- Dapper Coralbird *$ $$
- Vigorwasp
- Giant Vigorwasp *
- Flying Meduso
- Flashfly
- Grandfather Mantagrell
- Moon Slug &
Treetop Life
Event/DLC Exclusive Life
* - Rare form of the above endemic life
^ - Fishing Mini-Game if fishing rod is used
# - Greater Variant available (Fishing Mini-game will trigger when hooked)
! - Unlock a Medal/Trophy/Achievement
$ - Bounty target, only register after receiving the bounty
$$ - Gold Crown bounty target
& - Only available with Iceborne expansion
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I collected several hundred frogs and was sad that I couldn't put them all in my room
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once saw a bristly crake.... I now hate Banbaros guts! (wasn't even looking for it)
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Fatalis? Alatreon? What are you talking about my friend? C'mon! Let's go check for a Bristly Crake again! We'll get it this time!
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In Elder's Recess Northwest camp there is an indent in the wall (actually visible on the map) with a fish skeleton and a cavern beyond. It seems that there is lava below due to the glow. You can only walk a little way in before you are blocked by rocks, but there is the perfect amount of room to throw your net in. It isn't a treasure spot, but it seems like a spot were something might float up. Why add a strange little cove with high detail for no reason?
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What is the likelihood that Monster Hunter World: Iceborne has an undiscovered endemic life?
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There IS such thing as the great gastronome tuna, when me and my brother caught it with the great king marlin, that was the best expedition to The Ancient Forest ever!
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Am I the only one who frickin hates the bristly crakes? I've literally gone on 100+ ancient forest / wildspire waste expeditions with Ghillie Mantle and checked every single apceros / aptonoth around. The one time they showed up a great jagras ate the aptonoth they were on. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Is there a great version of the Sealord’s Crestfish does anyone know?
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Great Wetfish Great Sushifish Great Burst Arowana Correct me if I’m wrong but there’s new aquatic species not listed here (not sure if they are pre-Iceborne or Iceborne) I caught the sushifish and wetfish in Hoarfrost 9 near the Troupers Burst Arowana in area 2 where the piscine researcher is
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There is a new rare moly for the Tundra Region called the Glacial Moly.
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The quest "Every Hunter's Dream II" guarantees a Queen Wiggler with every wiggler group.
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Three of the rare Molys of each area of the guiding lands are missing (I think they are called Mossy Moly, Fluffy Moly and Spiny Moly. The fourth one is the Rocky Moly).
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I found a Blue Diva in the Ancient Forest just down the ramp of Camp 11.
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I found Blue Diva twice in the Wildspire Waste in area 5 (the winding upwards path near the forest that ends at a small nest at the top). Someone told me they found an "Arrowhead Gecko" in that area, but I haven't found it yet.
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I just caught a blue diva which is a bird in coral highlands 4 rarity no data on it
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Finally finished my endemic field guide. The only reward is the Guild Card background Wild, Wild, Wildlife, which features many wildlife on the border, such as the Dapper Coralbird and Downy Crake.
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added all pages for treetop, unclassified and airborne (missing screenshots for flashfly, cobalt flutterfly and normal hercudrome)
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There are also giant versions of many of the fish, they come up as a separate entry in the guide and pet list.
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There is the regular Hercudrome too, the one there are only 7 of in the Ancient Forest.
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i am Akishomos ans i see one you don't have ^^ : Terrestrial Life - Soldier HelmCrabe
Page doesn’t list Gold Helmcrab
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