Tropeognathus
Creature Guide
ReptilesOverview
The Tropeognathus is a massive pterosaur native to the Crystal Isles with an impressive wingspan reaching up to twenty-seven feet. Recognizable by its distinctive keeled crests on the snout, Tropeognathus mesembrinus is a versatile flying mount with unique capabilities. Unlike other pterosaurs, this creature can draft behind other flying creatures to gain speed, making it excellent for long-distance travel. Tropeognathus has a toothed beak capable of grinding down goods and can be equipped with a saddle featuring a jet propulsion system that makes it one of the fastest flyers in all of ARK. It also features a mounted grenade turret and a wing-beat attack that can knock back enemies. With exceptional stamina and the ability to carry multiple survivors on a platform saddle, Tropeognathus serves as both a powerful combat flyer and a practical multi-rider transport. The creature is neutral until provoked, making it relatively easy to approach and tame when using chain bolas.
Dossier
Wild
Tropeognathus mesembrinus is easily recognized by the keeled crests on its snout, but with wingspans of up to twenty-seven feet, you
Domesticated
Once tamed, Tropeognathus has proven quite useful to the people of the Isles beyond mere transportation. For example, its toothed beak can grind down many common goods to their base components, which is a great way to recycle items and gear! Well, so long as you have a rag handy to wipe off the spit... That bite is punishing enough to crack armor and grind through it over time, and Tropeognathus can blow away flora and fauna alike with a gust from its wings. Air-to-air combat is where this creature really shines, though. And with the right tools, some survivors have managed to fit them with a saddle-mounted flak cannon and jet engine for maximum lethality. Trust me, you haven
Behavior
- Found flying over beaches and jungles
- Skittish and easily startled
- Can carry multiple survivors
- Fish-eater, not aggressive to players
Taming
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Notes
- Exclusive to Crystal Isles DLC
- Released in v312.0
- Requires Raw Fish to tame
- Can only be tamed passively