Ichthyosaurus
Found across 16 maps in oceans, deep rivers, and underwater caves. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Ichthyosaurus spawns.
Found throughout the ARKs, the Ichthyosaurus is a tamable, aquatic, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. It falls within the Water classification.
With 100% base Melee Damage, the Ichthyosaurus has solid damage output. With 275 base Health, the Ichthyosaurus is not particularly tanky. Its base Stamina of 300 gives it average stamina. Weight capacity starts at 250, giving it good carrying capacity.
Taming the Ichthyosaurus doesn't require unconsciousness. Instead, sneak up to it and hand-feed its preferred food. Its preferred food is Simple Kibble.
After taming, the Ichthyosaurus provides safe and efficient underwater traversal with good utility. Breeding is via live birth rather than eggs, simplifying the process. A wild Ichthyosaurus is worth 4 base experience when killed. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.66 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.