# [Pteranodon](3-Mechanics\CLI\bestiary\beast/pteranodon-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 367*
## Animals
Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they're named for or other similar creatures. For example, the [Panther](3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/panther-xmm.md) stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the [Giant Goat](3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/giant-goat-xmm.md) stat block might represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures.
```statblock
"name": "Pteranodon (XMM)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "beast"
"subtype": "dinosaur"
"alignment": "Unaligned"
"ac": !!int "13"
"hp": !!int "13"
"hit_dice": "3d8"
"stats":
- !!int "12"
- !!int "15"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "2"
- !!int "9"
- !!int "5"
"speed": "10 ft., fly 60 ft."
"skillsaves":
"Perception": !!int "1"
"senses": "passive Perception 11"
"languages": ""
"cr": "1/4"
"traits":
- "desc": "The pteranodon doesn't provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out\
\ of an enemy's reach."
"name": "Flyby"
"actions":
- "desc": "Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage."
"name": "Bite"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/pteranodon-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
coastal, grassland, mountain