Gigantspinosaurus
Size
| Size | Small |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | 1.5 |
| Length (m) | 4.2 |
| Weight (kg) | 700 |
Classification
| Diet | Ground Paleobotany |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Late Jurassic |
| Family | Stegosauria |
| Genus | Gigantspinosaurus |
| Bio Group | Armored Herbivore |
Rating
| Base Appeal | 68 |
|---|---|
| Appeal (Per Hectare) | 255.6 |
| Base Dominance | 88 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 41 - 82 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 62 |
| Defence | 26 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 60 |
| Sedative Resistance | 60 |
| Poison Resistance | 100 |
| Appetite | 65 |
| Bite Size | 13 |
Security
| Security Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Threat | Ranger Team |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | Yes |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 50% / 70% / 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Cover (m2) | 686 | 15% |
| Ground Leaf (m2) | 3318 | |
| Water (m2) | 444 | |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sociability | 25% | Social |
| Habituation | 8.5% | Docile |
| Nocturnal | 6% | Nocturnal |
| Defence | 25% | Defensive |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziliujing Formation B | Asia ┗ China ┗ Dashanpu |  x4  x4  x1 | 8 | 5m 30s | $1,005,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 2 - 6 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 6 |
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 1m 15s |
| Cost | $88,000 |
| Cost (Genetic Mods) | $4,400 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 3m 45s |
| Cost | $88,000 |
Breeding
| Nest Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Nest Location | Separation |
| Breeding Archetype | Slow B |
| Eggs | 3 - 6 |
| Compatibility | 0% - 70% |
| Requirements (Welfare) | 2 |
| Duration | 1m |
| Duration (Incubation) | 4m - 7m |
| Duration (Postpartum) | 1h 14m |
| Cost | $100,000 |
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
Gigantspinosaurus is a genus of herbivorous dinosaur notable for the large spines on its shoulders, which help to protect it from predators – in fact, its name translates to ‘giant-spined lizard’. It is part of the stegosaur family, weighing around 700kg and growing up to 7.7m in length with a strong jaw that helps it to chew the plants and shrubs it feeds on.
Discovery
The first Gigantspinosaurus discovery took place in Pengtang, China in 1985, when paleontologist Ouyang Hui unearthed a partial skeleton featuring a lower jaw, tail and feet, as well as some skin impressions. The bones were initially thought to be that of a Tuojiangosaurus but following the excavation of a second Gigantspinosaurus specimen from Fuquan the previous year, it was finally classified as a new genus in 2006.
Paleoecology
Gigantspinosaurus existed during the Late Jurassic period around 160m years ago, with the fossil discovery locations suggesting that it preferred a wet environment with plenty of vegetation. It lived alongside many other dinosaurs, including its relative the stegosaur family, Chungkingosaurus.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.