Thanatosdrakon
Size
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | 4.8 |
| Length (m) | 8.9 |
| Weight (kg) | 120 |
Classification
| Diet | Piscivore, Live Prey |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Aerial |
| Era | Late Cretaceous |
| Family | Azhdarchidae |
| Genus | Thanatosdrakon |
| Bio Group | Flying Reptile |
Rating
| Base Appeal | 148 |
|---|---|
| Appeal (Per Hectare) | 464.8 |
| Base Dominance | 99 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 38 - 76 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 71 |
| Defence | 28 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 60 |
| Sedative Resistance | 60 |
| Poison Resistance | 200 |
| Appetite | 60 |
| Bite Size | 30 |
Security
| Security Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Threat | Helicopter Ranger Team |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | No |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 43% / 85% / 95% | |
|---|---|---|
| Pasture (m2) | 3585 | 59% |
| Wetland (m2) | 500 | 8% |
| Barren (m2) | 627 | 10% |
| Fish (m2) | 5 | |
| Water (m2) | 1389 | |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appetite | 25% | Small Appetite |
| Humility | 50% | Needy |
| Habituation | 6% | Docile |
| Nocturnal | 16% | Nocturnal |
| Skittish | 25% | Skittish |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plottier Formation | South America ┗ Argentina ┗ Neuquén Province |  x3  x2  x2 | 4 | 4m 30s | $356,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 1 - 2 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 10 |
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 2m 40s |
| Cost | $200,000 |
| Cost (Genetic Mods) | $10,000 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 5 |
| Duration | 8m |
| Cost | $200,000 |
Breeding
| Nest Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Nest Location | Guest |
| Breeding Archetype | Average A |
| Eggs | 1 - 3 |
| Compatibility | 0% - 60% |
| Requirements (Welfare) | 4 |
| Duration | 1m 30s |
| Duration (Incubation) | 3m - 5m |
| Duration (Postpartum) | 1h 14m |
| Cost | $200,000 |
Disease
| Immune | Foot And Mouth |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
Native to South America, Thanatosdrakon is a large pterosaur that dates back to the Late Cretaceous period - around 86-89 million years ago. With a wingspan of around 9m, this genus is the largest known pterosaur to have inhabited South America, Thanatosdrakon is notable for its unusual appearance, with a very large head and long neck attached to a comparatively small body.
Discovery
Thanatosdrakon is one of the most recent new paleontological discoveries - the first specimen was unearthed from the Plottier Formation in the Mendoza region of Argentina in 2018. The remains were discovered by university researcher Leonardo Ortiz David and the new genus was soon given the name Thanatosdrakon - an imposing name that translates into English as ‘‘the Dragon of Death’.
Paleoecology
This genus co-existed with a range of dinosaurs and other wildlife along the rivers and floodplains of the Neuquén region, preying on small dinosaurs, reptiles and fish. Due to its impressive size and ability to fly, it is believed to have been the apex predator of its habitat.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.