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Alatusaurus
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Name:
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Alatusaurus pergrandis
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Abilities and Weapons:
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speed, senses, gliding
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Occupation:
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Pursuit micropredator
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Home:
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Skull Island
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First Appearance:
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"The World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island" (2005)
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Diet:
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Insectivore
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Size:
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Length: 25-33 centimeters
Weight Estimated: 75-100 grams |
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Status:
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Unknown. Presumably rescued by expeditions.
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Alatusaurus pergrandis ("grand flying lizard") is a 10-13 inches (25-33 centimeters) long species of Alatusaurus, flying lizard ("Flyzard") that is found on Skull Island. The animal is described in the book "The World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island" (2005).
Facts[]
Alatusaurus pergrandis is the largest of all species of Alatusaurus, and could glide only short distances but it was a strong climber. Males had short horny growths over their eyes for territorial fights, where each of them would try to force his rival off a contested branch. With their short horns they locked like minuature ceratopsian dinosaurs.
Like most specimens from the Alatusaurus genus, they were crimson red and flew via a retractable ribcage that has been webbed to allow for short-distance gliding. Although it also spot additional 'tailwings' and 'neckwings' for added stability during flight. It was considered the strongest and largest of the family as far as size go.
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Trivia[]
- Like all animals from Skull Island. It is unknown what they faced during the sinking of the island. Given the multiple expeditions, there may be a chance that a few surviving populations was saved off-land to a more stable enclosure.