ARK: Survival Ascended features the VR Tapejara as a flying, carnivore creature that survivors will encounter in the wild. It belongs to the Variant category.

With 325 base Health, the VR Tapejara is moderately tough. Its base Melee Damage sits at 100%, giving it decent hitting power. With 250 base Stamina, the VR Tapejara has moderate endurance. A base Weight of 280 means good carrying capacity.

The VR Tapejara is a wild creature that cannot be tamed through conventional methods. Breeding produces fertilized eggs that hatch within a 29°C–32°C temperature window. Defeating one in the wild grants 3 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.67 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.