Creatures
Pteranodon

Pteranodon

Pteranodon wyvernus

ReptileCarnivoreSkittish
✓ Tameable✓ Rideable✓ Breedable

Late Cretaceous

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Wild

Pteranodon wyvernus is a large pterosaur, capable of flying more quickly than any creature I have witnessed on this Island thus far. It seems to have relatively poor stamina in comparison to its quick speed, however, making frequent pit stops on the beaches before taking off again. While other humans I've seen on the Island still insist on calling it a Pterodactyl, this is inaccurate. Pteranodon wyvernus's poor fighting and defensive skills mean they are likely to scavenge any number of dead animals rather than engage in dangerous combat with other creatures. They also flee at the slightest sign of trouble. Because of this, they are one of the most common creatures to be found darting across the Island's skies.

Domesticated

Pteranodons seem to be among most popular flying companions from what I have witnessed, possibly because they are relatively easy to tame with a slingshot or bow. Mounting a Pteranodon must be among the fastest and safest ways to get around the Island, but it doesn't provide any measure of secrecy in comparison to travel on land through the dense foliage.

Base Stats & Growth
StatBaseWild +Tamed %
Health210+42+3.0%
Stamina150+7.5+4.0%
Oxygen150+15+10.0%
Food1,200+120+10.0%
Weight120+2.4+3.0%
Melee Damage1,850+0.92+1.3%
Movement Speed100+0.0%
Torpidity120+7.2
Taming
MethodKnockout
Drag Weight149
Saddle
Pteranodon Saddle (Level 38)Engram Lv 38
Breeding
EggPteranodon Egg
Incubation Temp29 - 32 °C / 84 - 90 °F Egg Incubator: 31 °C / 88 °F
Incubation Time1h 39m 59.521s
Baby → Juvenile3h 42m 13.333s
Total Maturation1d 13h 2m 13.328s
Breeding Interval18h - 2d
Technical Info
Entity IDPtero_Character_BP_C
CloneableNo
API Slugpteranodon