Trip's Istiodactylus (New Species w Replacement Option)(v1.11)

⭐ — (15 endorsements) 📥 885 downloads 📌 v1.11.4 📅 8/6/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Torippu Studios · Dinosaurs

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/6/2025 📅 Created: 8/6/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #689 of 1207 Dinosaurs mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Adds the vulture-like pterosaur to your game as either a replacement for Dsungaripterus a new species. More info in the desc.

NOTE: You must download ACSE, Species Viewer Fix,  and Expanded Colors in order for this mod to work properly. Otherwise, it won't. Before you ask, yes. You are more than welcome to edit any, if not all of my mods. All you have to do is credit me and you'll be good to go. Please remember to back up your files before installing any mod. You can learn how to do this here.

Meet Istiodactylus a genus of pterosaur, a type of flying reptile, that soared through the skies of the Early Cretaceous period, roughly 120 million years ago. Fossils of this creature have been uncovered in Europe, particularly on England's Isle of Wight. Unlike its feathered avian counterparts today, Istiodactylus had wings formed by a membrane stretched between an elongated fourth finger and its body. While initially thought to be a duck-like piscivore, recent studies suggest Istiodactylus likely filled an ecological niche similar to modern-day vultures, specializing in scavenging carrion. It was characterized by a broad snout, large naso-antorbital fenestrae and distinctive, laterally compressed teeth that interlocked when the jaws were closed. These teeth, along with its strong jaw muscles, were well-suited for slicing flesh from carcasses. The wings were adapted for soaring, enabling it to efficiently locate food sources.

Other Cool Features:

1. Expanded Colors - This feature adds over 32 variants and patterns to this creature in sharp contrast to the game's 12 variants and 7 patterns, allowing for more unique color combinations!

2. Dinosaur Exchange - Adds the Istiodactylus to the Malta Trade, allowing you to get it's eggs, genome, or even the creature itself!

3. Digsite - Adds the Istiodactylus to the Yixian Formation in Greece!

4. Replacement Version - Provides an alternative version that replaces Dsungaripterus for those who don't like new species mods. There's even an injectable version for people who know how to use Cobra Tools!

Trivia:

-Istiodactylus is exclusively a carnivore, so it won't eat from the fish feeder! Give it meat to satisfy it's needs.

Credits:

Cheese - Screenshots

Tripy13(Me) - Literally everything else

📊 Mod Details

Game
Jurassicworldevolution2 Mods
Author
Torippu Studios
Version
1.11.4
Downloads
885
Endorsements
15
Category
Dinosaurs
Created
8/6/2025
Updated
8/6/2025

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