Mesopithecus

Mesopithecus

Creature Guide

Mammals

Overview

The Mesopithecus is a small, omnivorous monkey found in ARK: Survival Evolved. Known for its skittish nature, it inhabits jungles, forests, and plains across various maps. This curious little primate can be carried on the survivor

Dossier

Wild

Mesopithecus amicufur is an omnivorous monkey species, primarily inhabiting the Island

Domesticated

A common pet, Mesopithecus is very easy to keep fed. It will eat nearly any fruit harvested on the island. Mesopithecus is most often used as a social companion, as it cannot carry enough to be a beast of burden, is not large enough to be ridden and is not particularly good for combat. It is, however, quite effective at vocally warning of incoming intruders and pelting them with copious amounts of tossed fecal matter. Nomadic tribes have also managed to teach Mesopithecus to open locked doors when pillaging.

Behavior

  • Very skittish - will flee from survivors if approached too quickly
  • Lives in jungles, forests, and plains across the island
  • Makes distinctive monkey noises that help locate them
  • Throws feces at enemies during combat
  • Can be shoulder-mounted for constant companionship
  • Small size makes them hard to spot but easy to hear
  • Will alert survivors to approaching danger

Taming

Taming Method Passive
Favorite Food Mejoberry
XP for Kill 8
KO Strategy The Mesopithecus cannot be knocked out - it is a passive/non-violent tame. Approach slowly (crouching helps), place food in the last hotbar slot, and press E to feed when the prompt appears. Do not get too close or it will run away.
Food After Taming Mejoberry, Berries, Other Fruits

Drops

Hide Raw Meat

Habitat

The Island The Center Ragnarok Extinction Valguero Genesis: Part 1 Crystal Isles Genesis: Part 2 Lost Island

Base Stats

Health 115
Stamina 100
Food 450
Weight 70
Melee Damage 12
Torpor 60

Notes

  • Species name: Mesopithecus amicufur (meaning
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  • Released in v204.0 (August 2015) with initial ARK release
  • Can be carried on survivor
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