Dryosaurus
Size
| Size | Small |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | 1.8 |
| Length (m) | 5 |
| Weight (kg) | 80 |
Classification
| Diet | Ground Paleobotany |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Late Jurassic |
| Family | Dryosauridae |
| Genus | Dryosaurus |
| Bio Group | Small Herbivore |
Rating
| Base Appeal | 16 |
|---|---|
| Appeal (Per Hectare) | 146.8 |
| Base Dominance | 4 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 31 - 61 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 4 |
| Defence | 0 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 60 |
| Sedative Resistance | 60 |
| Poison Resistance | 82 |
| Appetite | 125 |
| Bite Size | 30 |
Security
| Security Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Threat | None |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | Yes |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 30% / 60% / 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Pasture (m2) | 1069 | 46% |
| Ground Leaf (m2) | 522 | |
| Ground Fiber (m2) | 522 | |
| Water (m2) | 234 | |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appetite | 25% | Small Appetite |
| Humility | 50% | Humble |
| Tolerance | 25% | Tolerant |
| Habituation | 9% | Docile |
| Nocturnal | 4% | Nocturnal |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Formation B | North America ┗ USA ┗ Colorado |  x5  x3  x2 | 3 | 4m | $204,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 3 - 6 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 3 |
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 30s |
| Cost | $13,000 |
| Cost (Genetic Mods) | $650 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 1m 30s |
| Cost | $9,000 |
Breeding
| Nest Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Nest Location | Neutral |
| Breeding Archetype | Fast C |
| Eggs | 3 - 6 |
| Compatibility | 0% - 80% |
| Requirements (Welfare) | 2 |
| Duration | 1m |
| Duration (Incubation) | 3m - 5m |
| Duration (Postpartum) | 1h 11m |
| Cost | $100,000 |
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
Dryosaurus is a genus of ornithopod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 140-155m years ago. It weighs around 80-90kg and can reach up to 5m in length, with strong legs for running at speed and a stiff tail for retaining balance – both key attributes for escaping predators. Its name translates to ‘tree lizard’, in reference to its preference for forest areas.
Discovery
This genus was discovered in 1876 by American paleontologist Samuel Wendell Williston in Wyoming, USA, although it wasn’t until 1894 that is was classified as a new genus of dinosaur. Many more Dryosaurus fossils were unearthed during the 20th Century, providing examples of the genus at various ages.
Paleoecology
Dryosaurus lived in the Morrison Formation in the western United States, co-existing with various dinosaurs including Stegosaurus and the predators Ceratosaurus and Allosaurus along the vast floodplains of the region. It had an herbivorous diet, feeding on ground-level plants and shrubs.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.