Found throughout the ARKs, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal is a flying, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended. It belongs to the Variant category.

With 100% base Melee Damage, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal has respectable melee power. At 1,200 base HP, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal is among the tougher creatures. With 800 base Stamina, the Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal has massive stamina reserves. Weight capacity starts at 800, giving it excellent carrying capacity.

The Malfunctioned Tek Quetzal roams the ARK as a wild, untamable creature. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 5°C and 6°C. Defeating one in the wild grants 18 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.98 Element plus 0.1 Element per level.