Huayangosaurus
Classification
| Diet | Herbivore |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Middle Jurassic |
| Family | Huayangosauridae |
| Genus | Huayangosaurus |
| Bio Group | Armored Herbivore |
Size
| Height (m) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Length (m) | 8.5 |
| Weight (kg) | 3,000 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 41 - 81 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defence | 23 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 106 |
| Sedative Resistance | 106 |
| Poison Resistance | 100 |
Security
| Security Rating | 1 |
|---|---|
| Threat | Ranger Team |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | Yes |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 50% , 70% , 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Space (m2) | 2650 | 63% |
| Water (m2) | 250 | 6% |
| Ground Leaf (m2) | 1300 | 31% |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziliujing Formation A | Asia ┗ China ┗ Dashanpu |  x4  x3  x3 | 6 | 05:30 | $425,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 1 - 4 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 6 |
| Scientists (Max) | 3 |
| Duration | 01:15 |
| Cost | $90,000 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 3 |
| Duration | 03:45 |
| Cost | $180,000 |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 25% | Short Lived |
| Humility | 25% | Needy |
| Habituation | 10% | Docile |
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
At around 8.5m in length, Huayangosaurus resembles a smaller version of Stegosaurus, sharing the same distinctive back plates as its more renowned relative. Its name translates to ‘Huayang lizard’, in reference to the location of its discovery, the previous name of the Sichuan region of China. As well as the prominent armored plates on its back, Huayangosaurus has a spiked tail that helps it to defend itself from predators.
Discovery
The first Huayangosaurus specimen was discovered in 1979, when a team led by Chinese paleontologist Dong Zhiming unearthed the remains of twelve stegosauridae from a quarry in Zigong, Sichuan. The excavation included one specimen that could not be ascribed to an existing genus – in 1982, it was officially classified as a new genus, Huayangosaurus.
Paleoecology
Huayangosaurus inhabited the south-west of China during the Middle Jurassic period, around 160-170m years ago. This environment featured many rivers and lakes during this period, providing plenty of vegetation for herbivores like Huayangosaurus.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.