Dilophosaurus

Dilophosaurus
Release Version: Base Game

Classification

DietCarnivore
HabitatTerrestrial
EraEarly Jurassic
FamilyDilophosauridae
GenusDilophosaurus
Bio GroupSmall Carnivore

Size

Height (m)1.6
Length (m)3
Weight (kg)300

Rating

Base Appeal99
Appeal (Per $1MM)324.1
Appeal (Per Hectare)309.9
Base Dominance51
Base AppealAppeal (Per $1MM)Appeal (Per Hectare)Base Dominance
Dilophosaurus
Median

Stats

Lifespan37 - 74
Resilience130
Attack35
Defence16
Medical Dart Resistance60
Sedative Resistance60
Poison Resistance155

Security

Security Rating5
Threat
Gyrosphere
Human
Ranger Team
Tour Truck
Dinosaur Send / SummonNo

Environmental Needs

Comfort50% , 70% , 90%
Open Space (m2)355048%
Forest (m2)355048%
Water (m2)3505%
Prey (m2)4

Cohabitation Preferences

Social Group3 - 4
Ideal Population0 - 20
Area Need Growth+20%
Likes
Liked By
Dislikes
Disliked By
Neutral
None
Fight
Hunt
Pack Hunt
Socialize

Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.

Unlock requirements

Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:

Dig SitesLocationsFossilsRequirements (Logistics)DurationCost
Kayenta Formation
North America
USA
Utah
fossil_thoropoda_common
x3
fossil_thoropoda_uncommon
x3
fossil_thoropoda_rare
x2
302:30$95,000
Broken Lignite J.E.
Amber Mine Level 1
East Shelf
Early Jurassic
amber_thoropoda_common
x2
amber_thoropoda_uncommon
x2
amber_thoropoda_rare
x1
504:00$300,000
Broken Lignite J.E.
Amber Mine Level 2
South Riverbed
Early Jurassic
amber_thoropoda_common
x1
amber_thoropoda_uncommon
x1
amber_thoropoda_rare
x1
504:00$300,000

Synthesis

Eggs3 - 8
Requirements (Genetics)3
Scientists (Max)3
Duration00:20
Cost$140,000

Incubation

Requirements (Welfare)3
Scientists (Max)3
Duration01:00
Cost$280,000

Genome Trait Chances

Genetic Mods (Max)4
Resilience25%
Sickly
Sociability25%
Social
Habituation8%
Docile
Nocturnal8%
Nocturnal
Fitness50%
Fit
Intelligence75%

Disease

ImmuneNone
SusceptibleNone

Description

Dilophosaurus is a genus of large carnivorous theropod, averaging around 3m in length and 300kg in weight. It gets its name – which translates to ‘two-crested lizard’ - from the distinctive crests that sit atop its head, which are used to attract mates for reproduction. Dilophosaurus’ slender build means it can move at high speeds, while its powerful jaw allows it to keep hold of prey as it struggles to escape.

Discovery

The first Dilophosaurus fossils were discovered by American paleontologist Charles L. Camp in Arizona in 1940. For many years the genus was misclassified as a Megalosaurus - it wasn’t until 1970 that fellow dinosaur expert Samuel P. Welles declared it a new genus after realizing remains that had been wrongly described as cheek bones were in fact crests – a feature that had not previously been found in a theropod.

Paleoecology

Dilophosaurus inhabited the western states of North America during the Early Jurassic period, around 190m years ago. As one of the biggest carnivores of its environment, Dilophosaurus is likely to have preyed on large herbivores – although it may also have eaten fish and small reptiles.