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Pterodactyl

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Number appearingWild 2d4
Armor class12
MoveFly 60' (10')
Hit dice1
Treasure typeNone
Damage per attack1 bite (1d4) (1d4)
Morale7

Pterodactyls are prehistoric winged reptilian creatures, having a wingspan of around 25 to 30 inches. Though they eat mostly fish, they may attack smaller characters or scavenge unguarded packs.

Source: Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game. Attribution: Chris Gonnerman / Basic Fantasy Project. License: CC-BY-SA-4.0.

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FrequencyUncommon
Number appearing2d10
Armor class6
Move240-ft flying (AA:IV)
Hit dice10
% in lairNil
Treasure typeNone
Damage per attack5d4
Special attacksSwallow whole
Special defensesNone
Magic resistanceStandard
IntelligenceNon-
AlignmentNeutral
SizeLarge

Pterodactyl was really several different kinds of creature, here lumped together. Quetzalcoatlus is assumed to have filled the raptor niche, while the other flying dinosaurs are assumed to have been found in flocks.

Pterodactyl: Jurassic carnivore.

Source: OSRIC. Attribution: Stuart Marshall, with Matthew J. Finch / Black Blade Publishing. License: OGL-1.0a.