Kronosaurus

Kronosaurus
Release Version: Early Cretaceous Pack

Classification

DietPiscivore
HabitatAquatic
EraEarly Cretaceous
FamilyPliosauridae
GenusKronosaurus
Bio GroupMarine Reptile

Size

Height (m)2
Length (m)9.5
Weight (kg)11,500

Rating

Base Appeal1625
Appeal (Per $1MM)776.3
Appeal (Per Hectare)812.3
Base Dominance140
Base AppealAppeal (Per $1MM)Appeal (Per Hectare)Base Dominance
Kronosaurus
Median

Stats

Lifespan40 - 80
Resilience130
Attack115
Defence25
Medical Dart Resistance158
Sedative Resistance82
Poison Resistance150

Security

Security Rating5
Threat
None
Dinosaur Send / SummonNo

Environmental Needs

Comfort50% , 70% , 90%
Open Space (m2)20000100%
Tuna (m2)5

Cohabitation Preferences

Social Group1 - 2
Ideal Population0 - 15
Area Need Growth+100%
Likes
  • None
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
Toolebuc Formation
Australia
Australia
Queensland
fossil_mosasaur_common
x4
fossil_mosasaur_uncommon
x3
fossil_mosasaur_rare
x3
407:30$540,000

Synthesis

Eggs1 - 2
Requirements (Genetics)10
Scientists (Max)3
Duration02:40
Cost$785,000

Incubation

Requirements (Welfare)10
Scientists (Max)3
Duration08:00
Cost$1,570,000

Genome Trait Chances

Genetic Mods (Max)8
Appetite25%
Large Appetite
Sociability25%
Social
Tolerance50%
Intolerant
Aggression50%
Aggressive
Offence25%
Strong

Disease

ImmuneNone
SusceptibleNone

Description

Kronosaurus is a marine reptile from the pliosaur family dating back to the Early Cretaceous period and takes its name from the Greek god Kronos. Kronosaurus’ large, sharp teeth and enormous size – it can grow to in excess of 10m in length – made it the apex predator of its era, while this genus’ powerful flippers allow it to swim at high speeds.

Discovery

Although the genus was officially described in 1924, it was initially discovered in 1899 when a small bone fragment was unearthed in Hughenden, a small town in Queensland, Australia. Further investigation of the area led to the unearthing of a near-complete skeleton that allowed paleontologists to gain a better understanding of the genus.

Paleoecology

Although the majority of specimens have been found in Australia, Kronosaurus fossils have been found as far away as Colombia. Research suggests that the genus preferred to swim in shallow waters, while analysis of the stomach contents of the near-complete skeleton showed that it fed mainly on smaller plesiosaurs, fish and squid.