Monolophosaurus
"Uh, it's just a Monolophosaurus, they're loners, pretty much keep to themselves."
~Darius Bowman
Species:
Monolophosaurus jiangi
Common Name:
None
Family:
Unknown
Seen in:
• Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2016)
Vocalizations:
Description:
Monolophosaurus is a small to mid-sized basal carnosaur cloned under Masrani Global for exhibition at Jurassic World. This theropod features a single distinctive crest above its snout. Despite their sleek build, their jaws contain relatively large teeth.
Jurassic World's Monolophosaurus is primarily a dull green consisting of small iguana-like scales. The dorsum is a lighter lime green, while the ventral side is a cream coloration. A subtle beige pattern branches across the sides of this carnivore. The keratin crest incorporates neutral purplish hues while the tip of the snout is splotched with orange. Short spikes line the dorsal spine from neck to tail.
While Monolophosaurus is generally a solitary animal, individuals are known to loosely congregate to feed.
Small indentations are present before the nostrils of this carnivore. These recesses are speculated to be infrared-sensing pit organs similar to those in snakes.
Size Estimates:
1.51m Tall
4.46m Long
Did you know?
Monolophosaurus is one of the very few small Theropods seen in the Franchise to lack lips, consequently exposing their teeth.
Habitat & Geographical Ranging:
As Monolophosaurus had not yet been publicly displayed at Jurassic World, their park habitation is unknown. Regardless, they are often seen searching for prey within narrow passageways in abandoned facilities. It is unknown if populations survived up until the eruption of Mt. Sibo or whether individuals were brought to the mainland.
Individual Variation:
Two color variants for the Monolophosaurus appear in Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous.
One variant substitutes green for a dull purple toned body marked with brownish beige splotches, particularly on their backs.
The second variant is a dirty gray color with a rust hued spine.
Whether these color morphs represent a different gender, immature/aged individuals, or simply natural variation, is unknown.