Statistics

Damage

★★

Defense

★★

Recovery

★★★★

Land Speed

★★★★★

Water Speed

★

Survivability

★★★★

Latenivenatrix

Latenivenatrix is a small terrestrial carnivore. A highly agile nocturnal hunter with a penchant for pouncing and bleeding out their prey, they are devastating when hunting in packs.

Description

Latenivenatrix possesses winged arms, a fanned tail, and a sleek body almost entirely gowned in plumage. Like most other troodontids, each of its toes bear a sickle-shaped claw.

Paleo Info

Latenivenatrix (meaning "hiding huntress") is a genus of troodontid known from one species, L. mcmasterae, described in 2017 from remains formerly identified as Troodon. It had an estimated skull length of 45 centimeters, Latenivenatrix is the largest troodontid known. Latenivenatrix belongs to the sub-family Troodontinae within the family Troodontidae.

Trivia

Latenivenatrix calls were inspired by Australian wildlife, such as the Australian Raven and the Australian Magpie.^[1]
Latenivenatrix species are based off other Troodontids with inequalis being a reference to Stenonychosaurus and formosus being a reference to Troodon.
Latenivenatrix first appeared in NightStalker's Trailer as the main focus.
It also appears in the Pounce Update Trailer as the main focus.
Latenivenatrix is now an invalid [or junior synonym] name. As of 2021, it is now Stenonychosaurus.
Latenivenatrix’ calls are very endearing, and it may give a sign to Prey that it would be harmless. But Raptors are smart enough and ambush its prey.
Latenivenatrix, as for the Pounce Update, just received its second TLC on 28/10/2024.

Nesting

Latenivenatrix nests require the following materials to complete the nest:

Mud

Reeds

Roots

Abilities

These are the Abilities Latenivenatrix can use for combat.

Name	Description	Unlock Cost	Slot
Bite	Causes medium damage.	FREE	Head
Mangled Bite	A bite attack that deals bleed damage.	N/A	Head
Raptor Strikes	A quick attack that increases in power with each hit. Buff lasts 30 seconds.	500	Head
Shred	A powerful attack. Can only be used while pounced on an enemy.	N/A	Head
Bloodlust	All attacks deal 25% less base damage but 25% more bleed damage.	N/A	Senses
Moonlight Hunter	Gain 15% increased damage and 10% increased movement speed during night.	700	Senses
Nocturnal	50% increased stamina recovery during night.	N/A	Senses
Scatter	Leap high into the air when detaching from pounced enemies.	N/A	Front Limb
Hypercarnivore	Only able to eat meat; food drains much slower.	FREE	Metabolism
Scavenger	Can eat meat, fish, carrion, and bones. Fast food and water drain.	1,100	Metabolism
Slick Feathers	Unable to be grappled or pounced.	900	Hide
Night Stalker	Gain 50% increased bleed and venom heal rate during night.	900	Hide
Leaping Start	A rapid burst of speed for 10 seconds after crouching for 10 seconds.	N/A	Legs
Pounce	Latch onto another creature, allowing you to perform attacks and other abilities. Automatically releases when out of stamina.	400	Legs
Puncture	A kick attack that lowers bleed heal rate. Can only be used while pounced.	N/A	Legs
Ripping Kick	Lunge forward, dealing medium bleed damage.	500	Legs
Featherweight	Survive any fatal fall.	N/A	Tail
Tail Fan	Activate for a quick forward boost of speed.	250	Tail
Bark	Increases the attack of all raptors in your group within 30 meters for 15 seconds. Can stack up to 10 times.	700	Voice
Call of the Night Terrors	Every Latenivenatrix in your group gains 15% increased stamina recovery and 15% increased damage for 1 minute. Stacks up to 10 times. Can only be used during night.	1,000	Voice
Hiss	Reduces incoming damage by 50% for 60 seconds.	100	Voice
Lord of Terror's	A call that removes stamina and reduces damage of nearby creatures. Can only be used during night.	N/A	Voice
Mob Rally	A call that increases damage by 20% when pounced.	N/A	Voice