Pteranodon

This flying reptile has two huge wings and a distinctive backwardsweeping crest decorating its head.

Pteranodon (CR 3)

Large Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +8
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +11

Speed: 10 feet, Fly 50 feet (clumsy)
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 16, touch 14, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +1 dodge, +2 natural, -1 size)
Hit Points: 32 (5d8+10)
Saving Throws: Fort +6, Ref +8, Will +3

Offense

Melee: bite +5 (2d6+4)
Reach: 10 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
16 (+3)	19 (+4)	15 (+2)	2 (-4)	15 (+2)	12 (+1)

Base Attack Bonus: +3
CMB +7
CMD 21

Feats: Dodge, Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Perception)

Skills: Fly -1, Perception +11

Languages:

Special Abilities

NONE

Ecology

Environment: Warm Coastlines
Organization: solitary, pair, or flock (3-12)
Treasure: none


The pteranodon is not itself a dinosaur but rather a large flying reptile that is often found in areas dinosaurs are common. Its flight lacks grace, so it lands on the ground to fight foes it can't carry away.

A pteranodon has a wingspan of 30 feet but only weighs 40 pounds.

Pteranodon Companions Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 10 ft., fly 50 ft. (clumsy AC +0 natural armor; Attack bite (1d8 Ability Scores Str 8, Dex 21, Con 10, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 12; Special Qualities low-light vision, scent.

7th-Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (2d6 Ability Scores Str +8, Dex -2, Con +4.