Liopleurodon

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## Classification

### Family

Pliosauridae

* Evolution 2

## Size

### Weight

1 m
(3.3 feet)
7 m
(23 feet)
2,500 kg
(2.5 tons)

## Environment

### Minimum population

2
4

### Fish

100%
0.50

## Cohabitation

### Likes

Marine (Medium)
Marine (Small)

## Incubation

### Cost

$450,000

***Liopleurodon*** is a genus of marine reptile in *Evolution 2*. It originated from Middle-Late Jurassic Europe.

## Characteristics

A smaller relative of *Kronosaurus*, *Liopleurodon* was the apex predator of the Middle to Late Jurassic seas in Europe and is one of the largest marine reptiles. Its name means "*Smooth-Sided Teeth*", and this fearsome predator patrolled the oceans using its rows of sharp teeth and powerful jaws to prey on other giant reptiles of the period. *Liopleurodon's* hunting efforts are aided by a strong sense of smell that allows it to locate its targets, while its large fins propel the reptile across seas at high speed.

## Gameplay

### Cosmetics

##### Skins

AMAZON RAINFOREST

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY

DEATH VALLEY

GAMBIA RIVER BASIN

GREAT SANDY DESERT

LIMPOPO RIVER

MANGROVE FOREST

QILIAN MOUNTAINS

SALAR DEL HUASCO

SONORAN DESERT

SVALBARD

YUKON RIVER

##### Patterns

File:Liopleurodon Chalcorana pattern from Evolution 2.png
CHALCORANA

File:Liopleurodon Lithobates pattern from Evolution 2.png
LITHOBATES

File:Liopleurodon Papurana pattern from Evolution 2.png
PAPURANA

File:Liopleurodon Pelophylax pattern from Evolution 2.png
PELOPHYLAX

File:Liopleurodon Pulchrana pattern from Evolution 2.png
PULCHRANA

File:Liopleurodon Rana pattern from Evolution 2.png
RANA

## Paleontology

The first *Liopleurodon* fossil was unearthed by French paleontologist Henri Émile Sauvage in 1873, while excavating a site in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The discovery consisted of a single damaged tooth, but further fossils were found later along the coasts of France and England, enabling experts to understand more about the genus. A genus of the Pliosauridae, the notorious *Liopleurodon* is one of the largest marine reptiles. Its name means "*Smooth-Sided Teeth*", and this fearsome apex predator patrolled the oceans of the Mid-Late Jurassic Period using its rows of sharp teeth and powerful jaws to prey on other giant reptiles of the period. *Liopleurodon*’s hunting efforts are aided by a strong sense of smell that allows it to locate its targets, while its large fins propel the reptile across seas at high speed.

### Paleoecology

One of a number of European pliosaur genera, including the type genus *Pliosaurus*, *Liopleurodon* roamed the seas around 150-165 million years ago, mainly sticking to shallower waters as it could not breathe underwater. It lived alongside – and feasted upon - other marine reptiles, including ichthyosaurs, the plesiosaur *Cryptocleidus*, other pliosaurs and even crocodiles as well as possibly huge fish similar to *Leedsichthys*, with which they may have coexisted.

## Behind the scenes

*Liopleurodon* was first confirmed to be in the game in an interview with Game Director Rich Newbold which was uploaded to youtube by user Geektown on October 8, 2021.

## References

1. ↑ *Liopleurodon*. Jurassic World Evolution 2 Database. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
2. ↑ *Pliosaurus*. Prehistoric Wildlife. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
3. ↑  Geektown. (October 8, 2021). '*Jurassic World Evolution 2' - Interview With Game Director Rich Newbold & Game Footage!* [Video, 8:18]. Youtube. Retrieved October 10, 2021.