Archaeopteryx
Creature Guide
BirdsOverview
The Archaeopteryx (or Archa) is a small, fearfully-tempered dinosaur bird in ARK. Found in redwood forests, this gliding creature cannot truly fly but can slow a player
Dossier
Wild
Archaeopteryx magnamilvum is a small, fearfully-tempered avian dinosaur. Despite its wings, it cannot truly fly - only gliding between perches. It feeds on rare insect matter and will flee at the first sign of danger, climbing trees to escape predators.
Domesticated
Tamed Archaeopteryx make excellent utility companions. While they retain their timid nature and have no attacking ability, they provide valuable services: aerial lifejacket for safer falls, sap collection from trees, and as a portable hang-glider for traversing gaps.
Behavior
- Flees at first sign of conflict
- Found wandering on forest floor and high in Redwood trees
- Cannot truly fly - only glides between perches
- Climbs trees to escape predators
- Only eats certain rare insect matter (Chitin in-game)
Taming
Drops
Habitat
Base Stats
Notes
- Dossier revealed January 4, 2016
- Despite being winged, can be carried by other flying creatures
- On Scorched Earth, found in cactus forests
- Glitch: On Scorched Earth, can sometimes fly vertically into sky endlessly
- Not an ancestor to birds - was part of early Avialae radiation
- Looks similar to Microraptor (distinguished by head crest and speed)
- On Genesis Ocean Biome, does not run away from survivors
- Real-world Archaeopteryx were carnivores eating small animals/insects