Carnotaurus
Size
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | 2.9 |
| Length (m) | 10.4 |
| Weight (kg) | 2,100 |
Classification
| Diet | Carnivore, Live Prey |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Late Cretaceous |
| Family | Abelisauridae |
| Genus | Carnotaurus |
| Bio Group | Large Carnivore |
Rating
| Base Appeal | 251 |
|---|---|
| Appeal (Per Hectare) | 493.6 |
| Base Dominance | 120 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 35 - 69 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defence | 30 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 120 |
| Sedative Resistance | 120 |
| Poison Resistance | 100 |
| Appetite | 150 |
| Bite Size | 32 |
Security
| Security Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Threat | Gyrosphere Ranger Team Tour Truck |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | No |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 50% / 70% / 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Wetland (m2) | 3824 | 45% |
| Arid (m2) | 3824 | 45% |
| Prey (m2) | 5 | |
| Water (m2) | 850 | |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 50% | Short Lived |
| Habituation | 6% | Docile |
| Aggression | 40% | Aggressive |
| Nocturnal | 16% | Nocturnal |
| Offence | 25% | Strong |
| Fitness | 25% | Fit |
| Intelligence | 75% |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Colonia Formation | South America ┗ Argentina ┗ Chubut Province |  x3  x3  x2 | 6 | 5m | $549,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 2 - 4 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 6 |
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 1m |
| Cost | $400,000 |
| Cost (Genetic Mods) | $20,000 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 3m |
| Cost | $400,000 |
Breeding
| Nest Size | Large |
|---|---|
| Nest Location | Cohabitation |
| Breeding Archetype | Average C |
| Eggs | 2 - 4 |
| Compatibility | 0% - 60% |
| Requirements (Welfare) | 2 |
| Duration | 1m |
| Duration (Incubation) | 2m 30s - 4m 30s |
| Duration (Postpartum) | 1h 11m |
| Cost | $100,000 |
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
Notable for the thick horns above its eyes, Carnotaurus is a theropod from the Late Cretaceous period. Weighing around 2 tons and spanning 10m in length with two rows of long, sharp teeth, this carnivorous dinosaur was the apex predator of its era – and the combination of its unique horns and flesh-ripping teeth gave Carnotaurus its name, meaning ‘meat-eating bull’.
Discovery
Everything that is known about Carnotaurus comes from a single near-complete skeleton, discovered by Argentine paleontologist José Bonaparte. The fossils were unearthed in Chubut Province, Argentina in 1984, with further exploration of the area uncovering numerous skin patches from the same dinosaur.
Paleoecology
Carnotaurus lived among the lakes and lagoons of South America around 70m years ago, preferring the warmth and humidity of this environment. It lived alongside various species of dinosaur as well as crocodiles and turtles, using its powerful hind legs to catch smaller prey such as Niebla antiqua.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.