Dilophosaurus
Small carnivorous dinosaur characterized by head crests
A small carnivorous dinosaur with distinctive head crests, said to spit venom. Appears in the Jurassic Park series.
Quotes
- “That’s one big pile of shit.”
- It is said to spit venom in the movie, but it is denied in reality.
Trivia
- The Dilophosaurus in the movie is depicted as small, but actual fossils are said to be about 6 meters in length.
- The venom spitting setting is original fiction of the work, with no scientific basis.
- The distinctive crests are part of the skull bones, thought to be used for mating displays or species identification.
- Original author Michael Crichton was originally an expert in livestock science and was conscious of scientific backing in dinosaur depictions, but the movie version includes many fictional elements.
- Appears in numerous games and merchandise, one of the popular dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.
Alternate names
Dilophosaurus
Dilopho
Crested lizard
Profile
- Species
- Dinosaur
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Has two large crests on its head, a small bipedal dinosaur about 6-7 meters in total length. Agile and slender body type.
- Height
- About 1.2-1.5m (shoulder height)
- Weight
- About 400kg
- Distinguishing features
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- Two head crests
- Elongated snout
- Three fingers per forelimb
- Sharp teeth
- Iconic items
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- Spits venom
- Jurassic Park attack scene
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Aggressive
- Detailed personality
- Depicted as an aggressive and ferocious carnivorous dinosaur. The movie version also possesses cunning to corner prey with intimidation and venom spitting.
- Keywords
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- Ferocious
- Cunning
- Agile
- Aggressive
- Acts in packs
- Talents
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- Venom spitting (fiction)
- Agile movements
- Sharp biting force
- Balances with tail
- Sharp sensory organs
- Skills
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- Hunting prey
- Intimidation behavior
- Quick evasion
- Motivation
- Predation of prey, survival
- Habits
- Spreads crests during intimidation (movie setting)
History
- Backstory
- A real carnivorous dinosaur from the early Jurassic period of the Mesozoic era. Known as a small and agile predator, but the movie version adds fictional features of unique crests and venom spitting.
- Debut date
- June 11, 1993
- Work title
- Jurassic Park
- Media type
- Movie
First appearance in Jurassic Park
- Significant event
- First appearance in Jurassic Park
- Description
- Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, mentions unique features such as 'spitting venom.' Depicted in the story as a dangerous creature different from raptors.
Popularization of the movie version image
- Significant event
- Popularization of the movie version image
- Description
- Became famous for its unique crests and venom spitting image, greatly influencing dinosaur perceptions, though the settings are scientifically denied.
Relationships
Carnivorous dinosaurs
Carnivorous dinosaurs: unknown
Media appearances
Jurassic Park (1993)
Movie / Supporting
1993 theatrical release
Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis
Game
2003
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous
Anime / Supporting
2020
Voice cast and creators
Michael Crichton
- Creator name
- Michael Crichton
- Role
- Original author
Steven Spielberg
- Creator name
- Steven Spielberg
- Role
- Director
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Character designer
Industrial Light & Magic
- Creator name
- Industrial Light & Magic
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Dilophosaurus Figure
- Item name
- Dilophosaurus Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Jurassic Park Crested Dilophosaurus Plush
- Item name
- Jurassic Park Crested Dilophosaurus Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited