Found throughout the ARKs, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal is a flying, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended.

With 100% base Melee Damage, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal has respectable melee power. At 1,200 base HP, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal is among the tougher creatures. With 800 base Stamina, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal has massive stamina reserves. Weight capacity starts at 800, giving it excellent carrying capacity.

The Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal roams the ARK as a wild, untamable creature. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 5°C and 6°C. Defeating one in the wild grants 18 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.98 Element plus 0.1 Element per level.

The Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal's growth progresses through three stages: Baby (0–10%) lasts ~794 min and requires constant hand-feeding. Juvenile (10–50%) spans ~53h - it can eat from a Trough now. Adolescent (50–100%) takes ~66h - continues eating from troughs, nearly fully grown.

Imprinting during maturation provides permanent stat bonuses. At 100% imprint, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal gains 30% bonus damage and resistance when ridden by the imprinter. Keep various kibble types on hand, as imprint requests are randomized between cuddles, walks, and kibble feeding.

Planning a mass raise? The Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal raising calculator breaks down food needs per phase so nothing goes to waste. The Baby phase (0–10%) takes ~794 minutes and is the most hands-on, requiring direct feeding or a Maewing.

Raising multiple Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal simultaneously? Set the dino count and the calculator scales food requirements automatically. Match your food choice to your play schedule - longer spoil timers mean less babysitting.

After a successful mate, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal lays a fertilized egg. Incubation temperature must stay between 5°C and 6°C - use Air Conditioners, Standing Torches, or Dimetrodons to maintain the range. At the correct temperature, the egg hatches in approximately 16 hours and 39 minutes.

After hatching or birth, the baby Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal matures at a glacially slow pace - plan for a multi-day commitment, reaching adulthood in about 5 days and 12 hours at 1x maturation. Hand-feeding is required until 10% maturation. After that, a Feeding Trough handles the rest.

Mutations can add +2 levels to any stat and change colors. Stacking mutations across generations is the key to min-maxed breeding lines. Use the breeding calculator to plan food requirements, incubation timers, and maturation phases.