Styracosaurus
"This is the smallest of the horned herbivores in Jurassic Park. It has a beak to harvest tough plants and a row of densely packed teeth to chew them into a pulp. Its spikes provide a useful defense against the attacks of small carnivores."
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Styracosaurus is one of the 6 Small Herbivores that fill the Game's Roster, the smallest Ceratopsian in the game, but don't underestimate it, Styracosaurus can still defend itself against small and medium predators if necessary.
Species:
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Styracosaurus sp.
Name Meaning:​
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"Spiked Lizard"
Family:​
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Ceratopsidae
Era:​
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Late Cretaceous
Found in:
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Judith River Formation Site B
Cloning Cost:
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2,490$
Height:
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Aprox. 2.6 Meters Tall
Length:
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Aprox. 5.4 Meters Long
Health:​
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300
Rarity:
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Uncommon
Security Levels:
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Low
Life Span:
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3 Years and 6 Months
Herd Size:
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1-15 Individuals
Socializes with:
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Torosaurus
Concept Art
Size Scale
Pleasing Tourists
"Unless mainstream tourists mistake a Styracosaurus for a triceratops, they won't be impressed. Neither will the dino nerds unless you stick them in a compound with same-era dinosaurs like the Ankylosaurus, Homalocephale, and Velociraptor. Fun lovers will sit and stare if a Styracosaurus plays with other herbivores, especially the friendly Torosaurus. In the carnivore pens, Styracosaurus make the thrill seekers very happy. The horned, armored, and speedy dinosaur can last a while against smaller carnivores like the Albertosaurus, and might even hold its own for a while against the big boys."
~Prima's Official Strategy Guide
Gallery
Sexual Dimorphism
Although unclear if it's intentional Sexual Dimorphism, it seems likely, Styracosaurus has an early design that is drastically different from its final version, a bright shade of tan, orange and dark brown patterns. While the other potential remained green, yellow and red. Again, it's unknown if that early skin was actually intended to be for an opposite sex, but it's an interesting possibility due how drastic it looks.
Audio Files
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are pleased to announce the arrival of our newest attraction. The spiky Cretaceous herbivore: Styracosaurus. Please enjoy!"
~Jane Powers
Trivia
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Styracosaurus is the tallest Small Herbivore in the game.
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Styracosaurus is the only Small Ceratopsian in the game.
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Styracosaurus had a drastic change in visuals at some point in development, going originally from tan and orange to green and yellow.
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Styracosaurus' model was originally used for the cut species Chasmosaurus.
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Styracosaurus is the only dinosaur in the game that gallops.