While all species have things about them that make them unique, some species are more unique than others. I thought might be cool if the developers made a species pack either for Jurassic World Evolution 2 or Jurassic World Evolution 3 that deals with some of the more unique species that are not currently in the game. Some species I would recommend include:
Austroraptor, A genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived during the Campanian and Maastrichtian ages of the Late Cretaceous period in what is now Argentina. Austroraptor was a large, moderately-built, ground-dwelling, bipedal carnivore, estimated at 5–6 m (16–20 ft) long. It is the largest dromaeosaur to be discovered in the Southern Hemisphere. They are believed to have been piscivores. The genus name Austroraptor means "Southern Thief," and is derived from the Latin word auster meaning "the south wind" and the Latin word raptor meaning "thief." The specific name cabazai was chosen in honor of Héctor "Tito" Cabaza, who founded the Museo Municipal de Lamarque where the specimen was partially studied. It was featured in Prehistoric Planet.
Lisowicia, An extinct genus of giant dicynodont synapsid that lived in what is now Poland during the late Triassic period. Lisowicia is the largest known dicynodont, as well as the largest non-mammalian synapsid, and is estimated to have weighed between 5–6 tons, comparable in size to modern elephants. It was also one of the last dicynodonts, living shortly before their extinction at the end of the Triassic period. Lisowicia is unique amongst dicynodonts for its erect posture, with all four limbs held upright directly under its body. This is similar to the limbs of living mammals and dinosaurs, but unlike the sprawling and semi-erect postures typical of all other dicynodonts (and indeed all other non-mammalian synapsids), and shares many independently evolved features of its limbs with large mammals.
Caelestiventus, A pterosaur species from the late Triassic period found in Saints & Sinners Quarry of northeastern Utah in United States. It's name means heavenly winds. It is important because it is the sole example of a desert-dwelling non-pterodactyloid pterosaur and is 65 million years older than other known desert-dwelling pterosaurs. Caelestiventus is one of the largest known Triassic pterosaurs, with a wingspan of at least 1.5 meters (4.9 ft) and a skull 17.8 cm (7.0 in) long.
Moschorhinus, An extinct genus of therocephalian, it was a carnivorous Synapsid found in the Late Permian to Early Triassic of the South African Karoo Supergroup. It grew between 1.1–1.5 meters (3.6–4.9 feet) in total body length and weighing 84.3 kilograms (186 lbs.). Its skull ranged in size to comparable to a monitor lizard, to those of a lion. They possess a characteristically short, broad snout. They possess a pair of prominently long incisors, similar to the canines of saber-toothed cats. It is believed to have hunted like a big cat. Moschorhinus were the only large therocephalians; and one of the few animals that survived the Permian Extinction Event. During the Triassic period, they were the largest therocephalians of their time. The genus name Moschorhinus is derived from the Ancient Greek words μόσχος (mos'-khos) moschos for calf or young animal, and rhin/rhino- for nose or snout, in reference to its short, broad snout. The species name, kitchingi, refers to Mr. James Kitching, who originally found (but did not describe) the specimen.
Temnodontosaurus, An extinct genus of ichthyosaur from the Early Jurassic period. They lived between 200 and 175 million years ago in England, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and possibly Chile. It grew between 6 and 10 meters (20-33 ft.) long. Its diet likely consisted mainly of vertebrates such as fish, cephalopods, plesiosaurs and other ichthyosaurs. One specimen was found with the remains of Stenopterygius, another ichthyosaur, in its abdominal cavity. It is the only Jurassic ichthyosaur genus for which a mainly-vertebrates diet has been proposed. It is known for its incredibly large eyes which, at approximately 20 cm (7.9 in) in diameter, are believed to be the largest of any known animal. The genus name is derived from the Greek words temno, meaning "to cut", odont, meaning "tooth", and sauros, meaning "lizard".
Aphaneramma, An extinct genus of marine temnospondyl amphibian that lived during the early Triassic period, approximately 240 million years ago. Fossils have been found in the Mianwali Formation of Pakistan, Madagascar, the Zhitkov Formation of Russia, and the Kongressfjellet Formation of Svalbard (Norway). It grew to be around 2 meters (6.56 feet) long. It had jaws similar to the gharial, which has led researchers to suggest that it primarily hunted fish. (I got the length by looking at the Italian version of the article using Google translate.)
Pelecanimimus, an extinct genus of basal ("primitive") ornithomimosaurian dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of Spain. It grew between 1.9–2.5 meters (6.2–8.2 feet) and 17–30 kilograms (37–66 lbs.). It is notable for possessing more teeth than any other member of the Ornithomimosauria, or any other theropod. It is thought to have been a piscivore. Some researchers have speculated that Pelecanimimus might have been capable of flight or be a recent descendant from a flying animal. The generic name is derived from Latin pelecanus, "pelican", and mimus, "mimic", in reference to the long snout and throat pouch. The specific name is a reference to the large number of teeth possessed by this theropod and is derived from Greek πολύς (polys), "many" and ὀδούς (odous) "tooth".
Masiakasaurus, a genus of small predatory noasaurid theropod dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous of Madagascar. It was a small theropod, reaching 1.8–2.1 m (5.9–6.9 ft) long and weighing 20 kg (44 lb). Based on its unique teeth structure, it believed to have fed on small vertebrates, invertebrates, and possibly even fruits. In Malagasy, masiaka means "vicious"; thus, the genus name means "vicious lizard". The type species, Masiakasaurus knopfleri, was named after the musician Mark Knopfler, whose music inspired the expedition crew. If gets added I would recommend that the developers require it to have fruit vegetation in its enclosure, along with a meat or fish feeder.
Qianosuchus, An extinct genus of aquatic poposauroid archosaur from the middle Triassic Guanling Formation of Pan County, China. It is represented by two nearly complete skeletons and a crushed skull preserved in the limestone. Qianosuchus grew to be around 3 meters long. It had several skeletal adaptations which indicate that it had a semi-marine lifestyle, similar to modern-day saltwater crocodiles. These adaptations have not been seen in any other archosaur from the Triassic.
Elaphrosaurus, A genus of ceratosaurian theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 154 to 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic Period in what is now Tanzania in Africa. Elaphrosaurus was a medium-sized but lightly built member of the group that could grow up to 6.2 m (20 ft) long. Morphologically, this dinosaur is significant in two ways. Firstly, it has a relatively long body but is very shallow-chested for a theropod of its size. Secondly, it has very short hindlimbs in comparison with its body. It is thought that it likely hunted the small and swift ornithopod herbivores. However, newer research supports the idea that Elaphrosaurus was either a herbivore or omnivore.
Gordodon, An extinct genus of non-mammalian synapsid that lived during the Early Permian of what is now Otero County, New Mexico. It grew to be around 1 meters (3 ft.) in length excluding the tail and 34 kilograms (75 lb.) in weight. The unique jaws and teeth of Gordodon amongst early synapsids suggest that it was one of the first herbivorous tetrapods to have specialized in selectively feeding on high nutrient, low-fiber plant fructifications (seeds and fruit-like structures). The generic name is from the Spanish word "gordo", meaning "fat", and the Ancient Greek suffix "-odon" to mean "fat tooth", referring to its characteristically large front teeth. The name is also a play on "Alamogordo", the name of the city close to where the fossil was discovered. The specific name kraineri was chosen in honour of Karl Krainer, a geologist of the University of Innsbruck in recognition of his extensive work on paleontology and geology in New Mexico. If it gets added, the developers should require it to have a lot fruit vegetation in its enclosure.
Lingwulong, A genus of dicraeosaurid sauropod dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic of what is now Lingwu, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China. It is the earliest-aged neosauropod ever discovered, as well as the only definite diplodocoid from east Asia. The generic name combines a reference to Lingwu with the Mandarin long, "dragon". The specific name shenqi (神奇) means "amazing" or "magical" in Mandarin, reflecting the unexpected appearance of a member of the Dicraeosauridae in East Asia, a group never before identified in the region.
Tatenectes, A genus of cryptoclidid plesiosaur known from the late Jurassic period found in the Sundance formation in Wyoming. It had a unique body structure. Its torso had a flattened, boxy cross-section and its gastralia (belly ribs) exhibit pachyostosis (thickening). The total length of Tatenectes has been estimated be around 2–3 meters (6.6–9.8 feet). The unusual body shape and pachyostotic gastralia of Tatenectes would have helped to make it more stable and resist turbulence. Based on stomach contents, Tatenectes fed on cephalopods and fish. The name Tatenectes honours Marion and Inez Tate, founders of the Tate Museum in Casper, Wyoming in 1980 and combines this with the Greek word nektes, meaning "diver."
Kunbarrasaurus, A small herbivorous ankylosaurian dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period found in the the Allaru Formation of Australia. The holotype specimen represents the most complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in Eastern Gondwana (Australia, Antarctica, Madagascar, and India) and the most complete ankylosaurian skeleton from the entirety of the Gondwanan continents. The genus name is derived from Kunbarra - the word for 'shield' in the Mayi language of the local Wunumara people. The specific name ieversi honours Mr Ian Ivers, the property manager who originally found the fossil.
Antarctopelta, a genus of ankylosaurian dinosaur which lived in Antarctica during the Late Cretaceous Period. It was a medium-sized ankylosaur, reaching 4 meters (13 feet) in length or more, and showed characteristics of two different families, making more precise classification difficult. The single known fossil specimen was discovered on James Ross Island in 1986, constituting the first dinosaur remains ever discovered on Antarctica, although it is the second dinosaur from the continent to be formally named behind Cryolophosaurus. The genus name refers to its location on the continent of Antarctica and its armored nature. Antarctica is derived from the Greek words αντ/ant- ('opposite of') and αρκτος/arktos ('bear' referring to the constellation Ursa Major, which points north). The Greek πελτη/pelte ('shield') is commonly used to name genera of ankylosaurs (Cedarpelta and Sauropelta, for example). The single known species, A. oliveroi, is named after Eduardo Olivero, who discovered the holotype, first mentioned it in print, and has worked in Antarctica for decades.
Austroraptor, A genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived during the Campanian and Maastrichtian ages of the Late Cretaceous period in what is now Argentina. Austroraptor was a large, moderately-built, ground-dwelling, bipedal carnivore, estimated at 5–6 m (16–20 ft) long. It is the largest dromaeosaur to be discovered in the Southern Hemisphere. They are believed to have been piscivores. The genus name Austroraptor means "Southern Thief," and is derived from the Latin word auster meaning "the south wind" and the Latin word raptor meaning "thief." The specific name cabazai was chosen in honor of Héctor "Tito" Cabaza, who founded the Museo Municipal de Lamarque where the specimen was partially studied. It was featured in Prehistoric Planet.
Lisowicia, An extinct genus of giant dicynodont synapsid that lived in what is now Poland during the late Triassic period. Lisowicia is the largest known dicynodont, as well as the largest non-mammalian synapsid, and is estimated to have weighed between 5–6 tons, comparable in size to modern elephants. It was also one of the last dicynodonts, living shortly before their extinction at the end of the Triassic period. Lisowicia is unique amongst dicynodonts for its erect posture, with all four limbs held upright directly under its body. This is similar to the limbs of living mammals and dinosaurs, but unlike the sprawling and semi-erect postures typical of all other dicynodonts (and indeed all other non-mammalian synapsids), and shares many independently evolved features of its limbs with large mammals.
Caelestiventus, A pterosaur species from the late Triassic period found in Saints & Sinners Quarry of northeastern Utah in United States. It's name means heavenly winds. It is important because it is the sole example of a desert-dwelling non-pterodactyloid pterosaur and is 65 million years older than other known desert-dwelling pterosaurs. Caelestiventus is one of the largest known Triassic pterosaurs, with a wingspan of at least 1.5 meters (4.9 ft) and a skull 17.8 cm (7.0 in) long.
Moschorhinus, An extinct genus of therocephalian, it was a carnivorous Synapsid found in the Late Permian to Early Triassic of the South African Karoo Supergroup. It grew between 1.1–1.5 meters (3.6–4.9 feet) in total body length and weighing 84.3 kilograms (186 lbs.). Its skull ranged in size to comparable to a monitor lizard, to those of a lion. They possess a characteristically short, broad snout. They possess a pair of prominently long incisors, similar to the canines of saber-toothed cats. It is believed to have hunted like a big cat. Moschorhinus were the only large therocephalians; and one of the few animals that survived the Permian Extinction Event. During the Triassic period, they were the largest therocephalians of their time. The genus name Moschorhinus is derived from the Ancient Greek words μόσχος (mos'-khos) moschos for calf or young animal, and rhin/rhino- for nose or snout, in reference to its short, broad snout. The species name, kitchingi, refers to Mr. James Kitching, who originally found (but did not describe) the specimen.
Temnodontosaurus, An extinct genus of ichthyosaur from the Early Jurassic period. They lived between 200 and 175 million years ago in England, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and possibly Chile. It grew between 6 and 10 meters (20-33 ft.) long. Its diet likely consisted mainly of vertebrates such as fish, cephalopods, plesiosaurs and other ichthyosaurs. One specimen was found with the remains of Stenopterygius, another ichthyosaur, in its abdominal cavity. It is the only Jurassic ichthyosaur genus for which a mainly-vertebrates diet has been proposed. It is known for its incredibly large eyes which, at approximately 20 cm (7.9 in) in diameter, are believed to be the largest of any known animal. The genus name is derived from the Greek words temno, meaning "to cut", odont, meaning "tooth", and sauros, meaning "lizard".
Aphaneramma, An extinct genus of marine temnospondyl amphibian that lived during the early Triassic period, approximately 240 million years ago. Fossils have been found in the Mianwali Formation of Pakistan, Madagascar, the Zhitkov Formation of Russia, and the Kongressfjellet Formation of Svalbard (Norway). It grew to be around 2 meters (6.56 feet) long. It had jaws similar to the gharial, which has led researchers to suggest that it primarily hunted fish. (I got the length by looking at the Italian version of the article using Google translate.)
Pelecanimimus, an extinct genus of basal ("primitive") ornithomimosaurian dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of Spain. It grew between 1.9–2.5 meters (6.2–8.2 feet) and 17–30 kilograms (37–66 lbs.). It is notable for possessing more teeth than any other member of the Ornithomimosauria, or any other theropod. It is thought to have been a piscivore. Some researchers have speculated that Pelecanimimus might have been capable of flight or be a recent descendant from a flying animal. The generic name is derived from Latin pelecanus, "pelican", and mimus, "mimic", in reference to the long snout and throat pouch. The specific name is a reference to the large number of teeth possessed by this theropod and is derived from Greek πολύς (polys), "many" and ὀδούς (odous) "tooth".
Masiakasaurus, a genus of small predatory noasaurid theropod dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous of Madagascar. It was a small theropod, reaching 1.8–2.1 m (5.9–6.9 ft) long and weighing 20 kg (44 lb). Based on its unique teeth structure, it believed to have fed on small vertebrates, invertebrates, and possibly even fruits. In Malagasy, masiaka means "vicious"; thus, the genus name means "vicious lizard". The type species, Masiakasaurus knopfleri, was named after the musician Mark Knopfler, whose music inspired the expedition crew. If gets added I would recommend that the developers require it to have fruit vegetation in its enclosure, along with a meat or fish feeder.
Qianosuchus, An extinct genus of aquatic poposauroid archosaur from the middle Triassic Guanling Formation of Pan County, China. It is represented by two nearly complete skeletons and a crushed skull preserved in the limestone. Qianosuchus grew to be around 3 meters long. It had several skeletal adaptations which indicate that it had a semi-marine lifestyle, similar to modern-day saltwater crocodiles. These adaptations have not been seen in any other archosaur from the Triassic.
Elaphrosaurus, A genus of ceratosaurian theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 154 to 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic Period in what is now Tanzania in Africa. Elaphrosaurus was a medium-sized but lightly built member of the group that could grow up to 6.2 m (20 ft) long. Morphologically, this dinosaur is significant in two ways. Firstly, it has a relatively long body but is very shallow-chested for a theropod of its size. Secondly, it has very short hindlimbs in comparison with its body. It is thought that it likely hunted the small and swift ornithopod herbivores. However, newer research supports the idea that Elaphrosaurus was either a herbivore or omnivore.
Gordodon, An extinct genus of non-mammalian synapsid that lived during the Early Permian of what is now Otero County, New Mexico. It grew to be around 1 meters (3 ft.) in length excluding the tail and 34 kilograms (75 lb.) in weight. The unique jaws and teeth of Gordodon amongst early synapsids suggest that it was one of the first herbivorous tetrapods to have specialized in selectively feeding on high nutrient, low-fiber plant fructifications (seeds and fruit-like structures). The generic name is from the Spanish word "gordo", meaning "fat", and the Ancient Greek suffix "-odon" to mean "fat tooth", referring to its characteristically large front teeth. The name is also a play on "Alamogordo", the name of the city close to where the fossil was discovered. The specific name kraineri was chosen in honour of Karl Krainer, a geologist of the University of Innsbruck in recognition of his extensive work on paleontology and geology in New Mexico. If it gets added, the developers should require it to have a lot fruit vegetation in its enclosure.
Lingwulong, A genus of dicraeosaurid sauropod dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic of what is now Lingwu, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China. It is the earliest-aged neosauropod ever discovered, as well as the only definite diplodocoid from east Asia. The generic name combines a reference to Lingwu with the Mandarin long, "dragon". The specific name shenqi (神奇) means "amazing" or "magical" in Mandarin, reflecting the unexpected appearance of a member of the Dicraeosauridae in East Asia, a group never before identified in the region.
Tatenectes, A genus of cryptoclidid plesiosaur known from the late Jurassic period found in the Sundance formation in Wyoming. It had a unique body structure. Its torso had a flattened, boxy cross-section and its gastralia (belly ribs) exhibit pachyostosis (thickening). The total length of Tatenectes has been estimated be around 2–3 meters (6.6–9.8 feet). The unusual body shape and pachyostotic gastralia of Tatenectes would have helped to make it more stable and resist turbulence. Based on stomach contents, Tatenectes fed on cephalopods and fish. The name Tatenectes honours Marion and Inez Tate, founders of the Tate Museum in Casper, Wyoming in 1980 and combines this with the Greek word nektes, meaning "diver."
Kunbarrasaurus, A small herbivorous ankylosaurian dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period found in the the Allaru Formation of Australia. The holotype specimen represents the most complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in Eastern Gondwana (Australia, Antarctica, Madagascar, and India) and the most complete ankylosaurian skeleton from the entirety of the Gondwanan continents. The genus name is derived from Kunbarra - the word for 'shield' in the Mayi language of the local Wunumara people. The specific name ieversi honours Mr Ian Ivers, the property manager who originally found the fossil.
Antarctopelta, a genus of ankylosaurian dinosaur which lived in Antarctica during the Late Cretaceous Period. It was a medium-sized ankylosaur, reaching 4 meters (13 feet) in length or more, and showed characteristics of two different families, making more precise classification difficult. The single known fossil specimen was discovered on James Ross Island in 1986, constituting the first dinosaur remains ever discovered on Antarctica, although it is the second dinosaur from the continent to be formally named behind Cryolophosaurus. The genus name refers to its location on the continent of Antarctica and its armored nature. Antarctica is derived from the Greek words αντ/ant- ('opposite of') and αρκτος/arktos ('bear' referring to the constellation Ursa Major, which points north). The Greek πελτη/pelte ('shield') is commonly used to name genera of ankylosaurs (Cedarpelta and Sauropelta, for example). The single known species, A. oliveroi, is named after Eduardo Olivero, who discovered the holotype, first mentioned it in print, and has worked in Antarctica for decades.
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