Parasaur

Parasaur

Creature Guide

Dinosaurs

Overview

The Parasaur (Parasaurolophus) is a medium-sized herbivorous dinosaur commonly found on beaches and grasslands throughout ARK. Known for its distinctive head crest and duck-billed snout, it is one of the fastest sprinting dinosaurs. Often called

Dossier

Wild

Parasaurolophus amphibio has one of the more interesting adaptations of any creature I

Domesticated

As a relatively simple creature to domesticate, Parasaurolophus is commonly one of the first mounts a tribe will be able to acquire. Its ability to run relatively fast for lengthy intervals makes it a solid mode of medium-range transportation, though it has almost no ability to defend itself or its rider in a traditional sense. It also has decent weight-bearing capabilities, which could prove useful for nomadic tribes.

Behavior

  • Skittish herbivore - will flee from threats at high speed
  • One of the fastest sprinting dinosaurs in ARK
  • Will vocalize distress call warning nearby creatures of danger
  • Low on food chain - hunted by predators
  • Extremely sensitive to environment - acts as a
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Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Basic Kibble
XP for Kill 4
KO Strategy Parasaurs are skittish and fast - use a Flying mount to follow them, then land and quickly tranq. Alternatively, wait for them to stop and approach carefully. Bola can help immobilize them for easier taming.
Food After Taming Crops, Mejoberry, Berries

Drops

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Habitat

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

Base Stats

Health 365
Stamina 150
Food 3000
Weight 200
Melee Damage 14
Torpor 200

Notes

  • Species name: Parasaurolophus amphibio
  • Released in v1.0 (June 2015)
  • Commonly called
  • by players
  • Torpor Immune: No
  • XP for kill: 4
  • Drops Medium Animal Feces
  • Walk speed: 210, Sprint: 506-613
  • Swim speed: 300
  • Requires Parasaur Saddle to ride
  • Rider Weaponry enabled
  • Often called
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