Parasaurolophus

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## Parasaurolophus

**Parasaurolophus** are quite the rare sight! These friendly dinosaurs make for loyal, loving companions. They are versatile steeds, capable of travelling long distances and sprinting short ones. The curved bony crest on their head helps them make loud noises - often heard when they've just chowed a delicious treat!

Lucky is a very different and rare Parasaur as mentioned throughout the game and has her own unique traits compared to the Wild Parasaurs that you will eventually find.

## Where to find

### Veridian Valley

**Parasaurolophus** are located below the Veridian Windmill, between the Postosuchus and the Corythosaurus, five total spawn in this location after completing **"The Parasaurolophus Puzzle" Quest**.

### Ariacotta Canyon

**Parasaurolophus** are located within the **Ariacotta Dunes** at the far Western side of the **Canyon,** in the North end where the Carnotaurus usually spawns, you'll find three total spawned in this location after completing **"The Parasaurolophus Puzzle**" Quest, seemingly only the season you completed the quest.

## Colourations and Patterns

This is an in progress list of the colourations and patterns of this dinosaur, rarity included. Colours with weekday names only appear on those days of the week in game. Storm colour dinos can only be found during heavy rain.

Parasaurolophus have three known pattern variants in the wild.

###  **Common**

* **Cherry:** Purple-ish red, cream, and cherry red. Lucky and Stripe Patterns.
* **Tangerine:** Orange, cream, and purple-ish red. Lucky and Stripe Patterns.
* **Wisteria:** Lilac, cream, and plum. Lucky and Stripe Patterns.Cherry Colour, Lucky VariantCherry Colour, Stripe VariantTangerine Colour, Lucky VariantTangerine Colour, Stripe VariantWisteria Colour, Stripe VariantWisteria Colour, Lucky Variant

###  **Uncommon**

* **Cherry:** Reddish-Pink colour with white belly and spots and dark red-ish crest.
* **Coffee:** Light brown colour with dark brown undertones.
* **Shamrock:** Light green with dark green patterning. Comes in Stripe or Lucky variant.
* **Tangerine:** Orange colour with white belly and spots and dark red-ish crest.
* **Wisteria:** Lilac, cream, and plum. Spotted Pattern

Cherry Colour, Spots VariantCoffee Colour, Lucky VariantCoffee Colour, Stripe VariantShamrock Colour, Lucky VariantShamrock Colour, Stripe VariantTangerine Colour, Spots VariantWisteria Colour, Spot Variant
###  **Rare**

* **Coffee:** Cream and light brown. Spotted Pattern.
* **Shamrock:** Dark green with light green markings. Spotted Pattern.
* **Sunray:** Light yellow with brownish-yellow markings, as well as an even lighter belly. All Three Patterns.

Coffee Colour, Spotted VariantShamrock Colour, Spotted VariantSunray Colour, Lucky VariantSunray Colour, Stripe VariantSunray Colour, Spotted Variant
###  **Ultra Rare**

* **Albino:** Solid white with red/pink eyes. All Three Patterns
* **Melanistic:** Solid black with light green eyes. All Three Patterns
* **Portals:** Light blue with white markings. All Three Patterns.
* **Sky Blue:** Medium blue with white markings. Lucky pattern. Unique to Lucky.

Melanistic Colour, Spotted VariantMelanistic Colour, Stripe VariantAlbino Colour, Lucky VariantAlbino Colour, Spotted VariantPortal Colour, Lucky VariantPortal Colour, Spotted VariantPortals Colour, Stripe VariantSky Blue, as seen on Lucky
## Parasaurolophus in Real Life

Further information: WP:Parasaurolophus

Parasaurolophus was a Hadrosaurid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period in Earth's history, about 76.5–73 million years ago, in what is now western North America (however a species in North East China is possible). Parasaurolophus was large, and could have reached over 9 metres (30 ft) long and weighed over 5 metric tons. Unlike as it is depicted in Paleo Pines, adult morphs for both short and large crests exist and are commonly believed to represent females and males the species respectfully. These crests were hollow bone structures connected to their nasal cavity, and have been found to be effective resonance chambers, if Parasaurolophus used them as such in life, which would have allowed them to make loud calls. Parasaurolophus was an herbivore had a diet consisting of leaves, twigs, and pine needles which would imply that it was a browser. Its closest relative in Paleo Pines is Corythosaurus.

The name Parasaurolophus means "Near Crested Lizard", being derived from Greek.

## Gallery

**Concept Art:**

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