Pteranodon

CR: 3 XP: 800


N Large animal


Init: +8 Senses: low-light vision, scent Perception: +11


Defense

AC: 16, touch 14, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +1 dodge, +2 natural,, –1 size)


hp: 32 (5d8+10)


Fort: +6 Ref: +8 Will: +3


Offense

Speed: 10 ft., fly 50 ft. (clumsy)


Melee: bite +5 (2d6+4)


Space: 10 ft. Reach: 10 ft.


Statistics

Str: 16 Dex: 19 Con: 15 Int: 2 Wis: 15 Cha: 12


Base Atk: +3 CMB: +7 CMD: 21


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


Skills: Fly –1, Perception +11


Ecology

Environment: warm coastline


Organization: solitary, pair, or flock (3–12)


Treasure: none


Description

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.

Source: Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary