Pentaceratops
Classification
| Diet | Herbivore |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Era | Late Cretaceous |
| Family | Ceratopsidae |
| Genus | Pentaceratops |
| Bio Group | Armored Herbivore |
Size
| Height (m) | 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Length (m) | 6.8 |
| Weight (kg) | 5,000 |
Stats
| Lifespan | 38 - 76 |
|---|---|
| Resilience | 130 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defence | 29 |
| Medical Dart Resistance | 106 |
| Sedative Resistance | 90 |
| Poison Resistance | 100 |
Security
| Security Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threat | Ranger Team |
| Dinosaur Send / Summon | Yes |
Environmental Needs
| Comfort | 50% , 70% , 90% | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest (m2) | 1850 | 35% |
| Water (m2) | 300 | 6% |
| Ground Leaf (m2) | 3100 | 59% |
Unlock requirements
Unlocked by retrieving the fossil from one of the following dig sites:
| Dig Sites | Locations | Fossils | Requirements (Logistics) | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Park Formation C | North America ┗ Canada ┗ Alberta |  x2  x1  x1 | 6 | 04:00 | $400,000 |
| Kirtland Formation | North America ┗ USA ┗ New Mexico | x5 x3 x2 | 5 | 04:00 | $300,000 |
Synthesis
| Eggs | 3 - 5 |
|---|---|
| Requirements (Genetics) | 6 |
| Scientists (Max) | 3 |
| Duration | 01:15 |
| Cost | $120,000 |
Incubation
| Requirements (Welfare) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Scientists (Max) | 3 |
| Duration | 03:45 |
| Cost | $240,000 |
Genome Trait Chances
| Genetic Mods (Max) | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sociability | 25% | Social |
| Habituation | 8.5% | Docile |
| Aggression | 25% | Aggressive |
| Nocturnal | 6% | Nocturnal |
| Offence | 50% | Weak |
Disease
| Immune | None |
|---|---|
| Susceptible | None |
Description
Pentaceratops is a relative of the more famous Triceratops, and bears a strong resemblance to its cousin – although, as the name (which translates to ‘five-horned face’) suggests, it has five horns instead of three. This genus can grow up to almost 7m in length and weighs in excess of five tons, and has an eye-catching frill protruding from the back of its skull that helps it to attract a mate.
Discovery
Charles Hazelius Sternberg, an American fossil collector and paleontologist, lays claim to the discovery of Pentaceratops, having unearthed multiple fossils from the Kirtland Formation, New Mexico in 1921. Exploration of the area led to further findings, and Pentaceratops was officially classified as a new genus by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1923.
Paleoecology
Pentaceratops existed during the Late Cretaceous period, around 75m years ago and lived on the vast plains of the western United States, feeding mainly on plants and shrubs. It lived alongside numerous other dinosaurs including Parasaurolophus and Edmontosaurus, and is unlikely to have had any predators once fully grown due to its large size.
Cohabitation Preferences
Behaviors are scripted in game files but are not guaranteed to happen. Dominance, territory, and traits determine whether they would actually fight.