Pteranodon

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
13 (+1)	17 (+3)	12 (+1)	2 (-4)	8 (-1)	7 (-2)

Skills Perception +1
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages –
Challenge 1 (200 XP)

Special Traits

• Dive. If the pteranodon dives at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a Bite attack on the same turn, the target takes an additional 7 (2d6) piercing damage.
• Flyby. The pteranodon doesn’t provoke an opportunity attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

Actions

• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

About

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.