Minmi
Size
| Size | Small |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | 1 |
| Length (m) | 3 |
| Weight (kg) | 300 |
Classification
| Diet | Ground Paleobotany |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Early Cretaceous |
| Family | Ankylosauridae |
| Genus | Minmi |
| Bio Group | Armored Herbivore |
Rating
| Base Appeal | 53 |
|---|---|
| Appeal (Per Hectare) | 764.4 |
| Base Dominance | 52 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 34 - 67 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 24 |
| Defence | 28 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 76 |
| Sedative Resistance | 60 |
| Poison Resistance | 100 |
| Appetite | 125 |
| Bite Size | 14 |
Security
| Security Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Threat | Ranger Team |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | Yes |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 40% / 60% / 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Pasture (m2) | 390 | 30% |
| Ground Fruit (m2) | 390 | |
| Ground Nut (m2) | 390 | |
| Water (m2) | 130 | |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Thirst | 50% | Quenched |
| Appetite | 25% | Small Appetite |
| Habituation | 8% | Docile |
| Nocturnal | 8% | Nocturnal |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jwe3-digsite:digsite_blythesdaleformation | Australia ┗ Australia ┗ Queensland |  x4  x3  x3 | 4 | 8m 30s | $180,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 1 - 3 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 5 |
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 50s |
| Cost | $30,000 |
| Cost (Genetic Mods) | $2,000 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 2m 30s |
| Cost | $60,000 |
Breeding
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
The herbivorous ankylosaurid Minmi lived around 120m years ago during the Early Cretaceous period and can grow to a length of over 3m. Minmi is notable for its long tail and the horizontal armor plates that cover its body, protecting it from attacks by predators, while its legs are unusually long for a dinosaur from the Ankylosauria family, allowing it to run quickly.
Discovery
This genus was discovered by paleontologist Alan Bartholomai in 1964, close to the Minmi Crossing in Queensland, Australia. The skeleton unearthed was the first ankylosaur found in the Southern hemisphere and comprised of a partial hind leg, back vertebrae, ribs and armor plates.
Paleoecology
Minmi lived in Queensland during the Early Cretaceous period, when it was an island off the coast of Australia made up of thick woodland and floodplains. Studies have shown that the genus had a plant-based diet, feeding on low-lying plants and trees, and lived alongside other dinosaurs including Muttaburrasaurus.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.