Cryolophosaurus
Size
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | 2.5 |
| Length (m) | 7.5 |
| Weight (kg) | 780 |
Classification
| Diet | Carnivore, Live Prey |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Early Jurassic |
| Family | Tetanurae |
| Genus | Cryolophosaurus |
| Bio Group | Large Carnivore |
Rating
| Base Appeal | 350 |
|---|---|
| Appeal (Per Hectare) | 624.6 |
| Base Dominance | 94 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 35 - 70 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defence | 29 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 120 |
| Sedative Resistance | 120 |
| Poison Resistance | 100 |
| Appetite | 150 |
| Bite Size | 32 |
Security
| Security Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Threat | Gyrosphere Human Ranger Team Tour Truck |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | No |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 50% / 70% / 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Cover (m2) | 785 | 11% |
| Pasture (m2) | 5515 | 79% |
| Prey (m2) | 5 | |
| Water (m2) | 700 | |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appetite | 25% | Large Appetite |
| Lifespan | 25% | Short Lived |
| Tolerance | 50% | Intolerant |
| Habituation | 2% | Docile |
| Aggression | 15% | Aggressive |
| Nocturnal | 32% | Nocturnal |
| Offence | 25% | Strong |
| Intelligence | 75% |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson Formation | Antarctica ┗ Antarctica ┗ Mount Kirkpatrick |  x4  x2  x2 | 10 | 7m | $340,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 1 - 3 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 10 |
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 2m |
| Cost | $340,000 |
| Cost (Genetic Mods) | $17,000 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 6m |
| Cost | $680,000 |
Breeding
| Nest Size | Large |
|---|---|
| Nest Location | Neutral |
| Breeding Archetype | Slow B |
| Eggs | 1 - 3 |
| Compatibility | 0% - 55% |
| Requirements (Welfare) | 6 |
| Duration | 2m |
| Duration (Incubation) | 4m - 6m |
| Duration (Postpartum) | 1h 14m |
| Cost | $300,000 |
Disease
| Immune | Bracken Poisoning |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
Cryolophosaurus is one of the largest theropods of the Early Jurassic era, measuring around 7m in length and half a ton in weight. It was one of the first carnivorous dinosaurs, feeding on smaller dinosaurs and mammals. The name Cryolophosaurus, which translates to ‘frozen crested lizard’, is a reference to the striking crest on its head and the cold climate of its habitat, Antarctica.
Discovery
This genus was discovered in 1990 by American paleontologist William R. Hammer while on an expedition to Antarctica. Hammer unearthed a femur and a skull from a quarry, noting that the unique head crest must mean that it was a new genus – a belief that was confirmed when the find was officially classified in 1994.
Paleoecology
Although Antarctica is one of the coldest places on earth nowadays, during Cryolophosaurus’ existence – during the Early Jurassic period, around 170m years ago - it had a cool climate that rarely reached freezing temperatures. Cryolophosaurus lived alongside only one other known genus of dinosaur, the sauropodomorph Glacialisaurus, although other reptiles and mammals shared the environment.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.