Mosasaurus

Release Version: Base Game

Classification

DietPiscivore
HabitatAquatic
EraLate Cretaceous
FamilyMosasauridae
GenusMosasaurus
Bio GroupMarine Reptile

Size

Height (m)2
Length (m)17
Weight (kg)30,000

Rating

Base Appeal2500
Appeal (Per $1MM)833.3
Appeal (Per Hectare)684.1
Base Dominance164
Base AppealAppeal (Per $1MM)Appeal (Per Hectare)Base Dominance
Mosasaurus
Median

Stats

Lifespan50 - 100
Resilience130
Attack130
Defence34
Medical Dart Resistance158
Sedative Resistance82
Poison Resistance150

Security

Security Rating6
ThreatNone
Dinosaur Send / SummonNo

Environmental Needs

Comfort50% , 70% , 90%
Open Space (m2)27400100%
Shark (m2)10

Cohabitation Preferences

Social Group1 - 2
Ideal Population0 - 15
Area Need Growth+200%
Likes
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
Fox Hills FormationNorth AmericaUSASouth Dakota
fossil_mosasaur_commonx2
fossil_mosasaur_uncommonx2
fossil_mosasaur_rarex1
1308:30$2,280,000
Maastricht FormationEuropeNetherlandsMaastricht
fossil_mosasaur_commonx2
fossil_mosasaur_uncommonx1
fossil_mosasaur_rarex2
1308:30$2,280,000

Synthesis

Eggs1 - 1
Requirements (Genetics)13
Scientists (Max)3
Duration03:20
Cost$1,000,000

Incubation

Requirements (Welfare)13
Scientists (Max)3
Duration10:00
Cost$2,000,000

Genome Trait Chances

Genetic Mods (Max)8
Appetite75%Large Appetite
Lifespan25%Long Lived
Humility50%Needy
Aggression50%Aggressive

Disease

ImmuneAlgae Poisoning
Bracken Poisoning
Foot And Mouth
Ivy Poisoning
Hyperoxalemia
SusceptibleNone

Description

The carnivorous Mosasaurus is one of the largest marine reptiles in history, growing up to nearly 18m in length. Mosasaurus’ rows of sharp teeth, powerful paddle-like limbs and excellent vision make it an efficient predator, feeding on fish, cephalopods and other marine reptiles. Its name translates to ‘lizard of the Meuse River’, in reference to the location of its discovery.

Discovery

Mosasaurus was first discovered as far back as 1764, when skull fragments were excavated from Mount Saint Peter, near the Meuse River in the Netherlands. The findings were initially classified as a type of fish, while a second, similar skull unearthed in 1780 led experts to believe it was a crocodile. It wasn’t until 1822 that it was officially classified as a new genus named Mosasaur by English paleontologist William Daniel Conybeare.

Paleoecology

Although the first Mosasaurus remains were found in Europe, further fossils have been found across the world, from North America to parts of Africa and even Antarctica. As the apex predator of its habitat in the Late Cretaceous period (around 65-80m years ago), it would not have been attacked by other reptiles – however researchers believe that that it may have fought within its own genus.

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