Jeholopterus

Jeholopterus
Release Version: Feathered Species Pack

Classification

DietInsectivore
HabitatAerial
EraMiddle to Late Jurassic
FamilyAnurognathidae
GenusJeholopterus
Bio GroupFlying Reptile

Size

Height (m)0.3
Length (m)0.9
Weight (kg)3

Rating

Base Appeal71
Appeal (Per $1MM)382.8
Appeal (Per Hectare)1090.7
Base Dominance34
Base AppealAppeal (Per $1MM)Appeal (Per Hectare)Base Dominance
Jeholopterus
Median

Stats

Lifespan29 - 58
Resilience130
Attack20
Defence14
Medical Dart Resistance40
Sedative Resistance15
Poison Resistance155

Security

Security Rating1
Threat
None
Dinosaur Send / SummonNo

Environmental Needs

Comfort50% , 70% , 90%
Open Space (m2)100050%
Sand (m2)40020%
Water (m2)60030%
Insect (m2)3

Cohabitation Preferences

Social Group4 - 4
Ideal Population0 - 20
Area Need Growth+10%
Likes
  • None
Liked By
Dislikes
Disliked By
Neutral
None
Fight
Hunt
Pack Hunt
Socialize

Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.

Unlock requirements

Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:

Dig SitesLocationsFossilsRequirements (Logistics)DurationCost
Tiaojishan Formation
Asia
China
Liaoning
fossil_flyingreptilecrest_common
x8
fossil_flyingreptilecrest_uncommon
x1
807:00$820,000

Synthesis

Eggs4 - 7
Requirements (Genetics)5
Scientists (Max)3
Duration01:00
Cost$85,000

Incubation

Requirements (Welfare)5
Scientists (Max)3
Duration02:30
Cost$170,000

Genome Trait Chances

Genetic Mods (Max)5
Lifespan25%
Short Lived
Sociability25%
Social
Habituation8%
Docile
Nocturnal8%
Nocturnal

Disease

ImmuneFoot And Mouth
SusceptibleNone

Description

Jeholopterus is an anurognathid pterosaur notable for its blunt snout and rows of sharp teeth. The genus takes its name from the Jehol region of Inner Mongolia that it called home and has a wingspan of around 32 inches. It dates back to the mid-Jurassic period, around 164 million years ago.

Discovery

This genus was first described in 2002 by a group of palaeontologists including the world-renowned Xu Xing, following the discovery a near-complete skeleton in the Daohugou beds of the Haifanggou Formation in Ningcheng County, north-east China. This well-preserved specimen allowed expert to learn about the genus in detail and reach strong hypotheses on how it lived.

Paleoecology

Jeholopterus lived in the forests of Daohugou, where the climate was warm and humid, with a rich variety of flora and fauna. Although most anurognathids fed primarily on insects, Jeholoptertus’ relatively large size has led researchers to believe it may also have been a piscivore, using its small, sharp teeth to dart into the water and grab fish swimming near the surface.