The Spinosaur is one of the Dinosaurs in ARK Survival Evolved.
Dossier
- Wild: Among the Carnivores on the Island that can match Tyrannosaurus in size, Spinosaurus aquareliga does not quite match its ferocity.
- Domesticated: Spinosaurus is an incredibly well-rounded apex carnivore. Faster than a Tyrannosaurus in water, able to travel on land unlike a Megalodon, and larger than a Carnotaurus, its all-terrain versatility may be unrivaled. For hunters who wish to have a well-rounded mount, Spinosaurus may be the ideal choice -- If they can acquire one.
- 'Known Information: Spinosaurus four legs and large sail make it fairly swift on land, and incredibly fast in water. The one comforting fact about Spinosaur is that it seems more at home near water than away from it. While the creature is insatiable while near water, it tends to become more doclie as it gets farther away from it. On one occasion, I only escaped a Spinosaur by getting far enough from its lake home to make it simply lose interest.
Taming
Taming a Spinosaur takes a considerable amount of time, even greater than that of a T. dominum. Torpor is depleted rapidly, at just over one per second, whilst its hunger is generated slowly. This requires players to constantly check on the torpor level, unlike many other long-wait dinosaurs, as the torpor level will drop to below 50% in around six minutes.
Base Stats and Growth
| Attribute | Amount at Level 1 | Increase per point |
|---|---|---|
 Health
|
700.0 | 180 |
 Stamina
|
300.0 | 36.0 |
 Oxygen
|
600.0 | ? |
 Food
|
2500.0 | ? |
 Weight
|
350.0 | ? |
 Melee Damage
|
100.0% | 28.0 |
 Movement Speed
|
100.0% | ? |
 Torpor
|
750.0 | ? |
Note that, although they have a lot of oxygen, the fact that they have it means Spinosaurs are still capable of drowning.
Behavior
Spinosaurus is deadly predator, however, it has a fairly small aggro range when compared to other large carnivores. It spends most of its time hunting fish and other creatures near the water.
Spinosaurus' are the apex predator of their enviornment, mainly due to the fact that they don't inhabit the same areas as Tyrannosaurus. Spinosaurus have lower stamina than many animals within the game, however their all-around versatility makes them an excellent mount. They walk on all fours, and swim akin to that of a crocodile. In the water, few creatures can threaten the animal, as they're as fast as the Sarcosuchus they share the island rivers with.
Appearance
Spinosaur mostly appears near island interior rivers.
Notes/Trivia
Spinosaur's base damage is higher than that of a Tyrannosaurus, however, it lacks the health and stamina of one.
There is controversy over if Spinosaurus walked bipedal (like other therapod dinosaurs), or was quadrupedal on land due to it's short hind legs and large forelimbs.