Ceratosaurus
Found across 19 maps in forests, swamps, and mountain regions. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Ceratosaurus spawns.
The Ceratosaurus, a tamable, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is well-known across multiple maps.
Dealing 100% base Melee Damage, the Ceratosaurus brings respectable melee power to the table. With 550 base Health, the Ceratosaurus is reasonably durable. Its base Stamina of 400 gives it respectable staying power. Weight capacity starts at 350, giving it a solid weight pool.
This is a passive tame: no tranquilizers needed. Get close without startling it, then offer food from your last hotbar slot. Its preferred food is Extraordinary Kibble.
As a tame, the Ceratosaurus earns its keep through resource gathering, making tedious farming runs much faster. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 32°C and 34°C. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.74 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.