Pelagornis

Pelagornis

Creature Guide

Birds

Overview

Pelagornis

The Pelagornis is a large seabird with a wingspan rivaling the Argentavis. It is one of the most versatile mounts in ARK, capable of flying, walking, and swimming on the ocean

Dossier

Wild

The much-larger ancestor of water birds like the stork or pelican, Pelagornis miocaenus shares many traits with its modern-day brethren. However, it seems to spend far more time hunting for fish over the open deep-sea. In fact, I have rarely spotted a wild Pelagornis anywhere near the coasts of the main Island, as it prefers to rest its wings by paddling on the ocean

Domesticated

Because of its ability to fly, walk and surface-swim, a tamed Pelagornis is one of the Island

Behavior

  • Naturally shy - will fly away at first sign of conflict
  • Prefers to rest wings by paddling on ocean surface
  • Rarely found near coasts - prefers deep sea hunting
  • Spending time on water causes it to
  • and swim
  • Wingspan rivals Argentavis
  • Has tooth-like projections in beak for snagging fish
  • Webbed feet allow surface swimming but prevent carrying prey

Taming

Taming Method Knockout
Favorite Food Regular Kibble
XP for Kill 12
KO Strategy Use Crossbow with Tranq Arrows or Longneck with Tranquilizer Darts. Pelagornis is skittish and will flee - use a Flying mount to chase and corner it near the water
Food After Taming Raw Prime Fish Meat, Cooked Prime Fish Meat, Raw Fish Meat, Cooked Fish Meat

Drops

Hide Raw Meat

Habitat

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

Base Stats

Health 240
Stamina 180
Food 1200
Weight 150
Melee Damage 16
Torpor 120

Notes

  • Species name: Pelagornis miocaenus
  • Released in v245.0 (July 2016)
  • Commonly called
  • by players
  • Torpor Immune: No
  • XP for kill: 12
  • Drops Small Animal Feces
  • Walk speed: 132, Sprint: 229-360
  • Swim speed: 330
  • Fly speed: 600, Sprint: 1043-1638
  • Requires Pelagornis Saddle to ride
  • Rider Weaponry NOT enabled
  • Deals 10x damage to Coelacanth, Sabertooth Salmon, Piranha
  • Can harvest fish with killing attack
  • Incubation: 29-32 °C / 84-90 °F