ARK: Survival Ascended features the Sinomacrops as a tamable, unknown creature that survivors will encounter in the wild. It falls within the Shoulder Pet classification.

Health-wise, the Sinomacrops sits at 110 base, making it glass-cannon fragile. Its base Melee Damage sits at 100%, giving it solid damage output. With 150 base Stamina, the Sinomacrops has moderate endurance. A base Weight of 80 means very limited carrying capacity.

Taming the Sinomacrops doesn't require unconsciousness. Instead, sneak up to it and hand-feed its preferred food. Its preferred food is Chitin.

After taming, the Sinomacrops is primarily used for resource harvesting, excelling at gathering specific materials. Breeding produces fertilized eggs that hatch within a 38°C–40°C temperature window. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.28 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.