Chasmosaurus

Chasmosaurus
Release Version: Base Game

Classification

DietHerbivore
HabitatTerrestrial
EraLate Cretaceous
FamilyCeratopsidae
GenusChasmosaurus
Bio GroupArmored Herbivore

Size

Height (m)3.8
Length (m)7.5
Weight (kg)1,500

Rating

Base Appeal71
Appeal (Per $1MM)282.4
Appeal (Per Hectare)242.0
Base Dominance60
Base AppealAppeal (Per $1MM)Appeal (Per Hectare)Base Dominance
Chasmosaurus
Median

Stats

Lifespan37 - 74
Resilience130
Attack35
Defence25
Medical Dart Resistance106
Sedative Resistance106
Poison Resistance100

Security

Security Rating3
Threat
Ranger Team
Dinosaur Send / SummonYes

Environmental Needs

Comfort50% , 70% , 90%
Open Space (m2)155039%
Forest (m2)75019%
Water (m2)1504%
Ground Leaf (m2)155039%

Cohabitation Preferences

Social Group1 - 2
Ideal Population1 - 16
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
Dinosaur Park Formation B
North America
Canada
Alberta
fossil_ceratopsia_common
x1
fossil_ceratopsia_uncommon
x1
504:00$200,000
Horseshoe Canyon Formation A
North America
Canada
Alberta
fossil_ceratopsia_common
x1
fossil_ceratopsia_uncommon
x1
fossil_ceratopsia_rare
x1
504:00$200,000
Scollard Formation A
North America
Canada
Alberta
fossil_ceratopsia_common
x1
fossil_ceratopsia_uncommon
x1
fossil_ceratopsia_rare
x1
504:00$160,000

Synthesis

Eggs2 - 5
Requirements (Genetics)5
Scientists (Max)3
Duration00:50
Cost$110,000

Incubation

Requirements (Welfare)5
Scientists (Max)3
Duration02:30
Cost$220,000

Genome Trait Chances

Genetic Mods (Max)5
Sociability25%
Social
Habituation9%
Docile
Aggression25%
Aggressive
Nocturnal4%
Nocturnal

Disease

ImmuneNone
SusceptibleHookworms

Description

The herbivore Chasmosaurus is a genus of ceratopsid dinosaur with a similar appearance to Triceratops, although it is significantly smaller than its more well-known relative. Chasmosaurus weighs around one and a half tons and spans approximately 7.5m in length and is notable for the three horns on its face and large frill on its neck.

Discovery

Chasmosaurus was discovered in 1898 by Canadian paleontologist Lawrence Morris Lambe, who excavated part of the dinosaur’s neck frill from Berry Creek, California. It was initially classified as a genus of Monoclonius, but later findings confirmed it was a new discovery. Further remains have been found in the intervening years, allowing experts to define new species within the Chasmosaurus genus.

Paleoecology

Chasmosaurus lived in Canada during the Late Cretaceous period, around 75m years ago, and existed alongside numerous other dinosaurs including Centrosaurus and the infamous Tyrannosaur rex. It used its powerful, durable beak to tear plants out of the ground, while its tough skin protected it from predators.