Giant rhinoceros beetle

Giant rhinoceros beetle were an uncommon species of giant beetle that dwelt in jungles.

Description
Giant rhinoceros beetles were the largest species of giant beetle, typically measuring at around in length. They had a single giant horn that extended to a length of. Their shells were usually iridescent or brightly colored.

Behavior
When searching for food these creatures were liable to crush anything that stood in their way.

Combat
Giant rhinoceros beetles used their large mandibles and single large horns in combat to damage any opponents that got near to them.

Diet
These creatures primarily ate fruits and vegetables, which they foraged for in their jungle habitats.

Habitats
Giant rhinoceros beetles primarily inhabited the jungles of tropical or subtropical regions.

In Interior Faerûn, they could be found in the jungle within the Cathedral of Emerald Scales. In South Faerûn, they inhabited the Forest of Amtar and the Long Forest.

Beyond Faerûn, in the Crowded Sea they inhabited the group of islands known as the Djinni's Claws.

Usage
The shells of these creatures were often used by clerics of specific pantheons to decorate their temples.

Giant rhinoceros beetle carapace can be used to craft a rhino beetle shield, a naturally light and tough tower shield, usually of duergar making.

Appearances

 * Video games
 * Icewind Dale • Icewind Dale: Trials of the Luremaster • Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear
 * Card Games
 * AD&D Trading Cards