InGen Carnivore Profile: Dilophosaurus

Even though it is the most common predator in the savanna, Dilophosaurus must contend with competition from other predators it shares the land with.

Monolophosaurus is seen as the arch rival of Dilophosaurus, with whom it is frequently sympatric. The two predators both often hunt the same prey items depending on the circumstances of food availability. Despite being skilled hunters themselves, Monolophosaurs more commonly resort to scavenging off Dilophosaur kills. Although slightly smaller, Monolophosaurus is willing to challenge a Dilophosaurus for the rights to a carcass. They are also known for attacking and killing young Dilophosaurs to eliminate future competition, much like some of today's modern predators. In fact, some recorded footage showed a male Monolophosaurus attempting to raid a Dilophosaur nest before being chased off by the mother.

Liliensternus and Gasosaurus both tend to avoid competing with Dilophosaurus by occupying a different niche in which they mainly hunt small prey. However, Gasosaurus will sometimes follow Dilophosaurus over long distances in the hopes of securing a carcass. Liliensternus on the other hand poses a threat to juvenile Dilophosaurs.

The elusive large megalosaurid Afrovenator is the only predator that can be regarded as a true danger to an adult Dilophosaurus. Twice as big and just as aggressive, Afrovenator can easily kill a Dilophosaurus if it catches one. In areas where the two theropods are sympatric, Dilophosaurus is restricted to only hunting small and medium dinosaurs while Afrovenator focuses on bigger ones. Compared to Monolophosaurus, Afrovenator proves to be more successful in stealing kills from Dilophosaurus. Further studies from live observation show that Afrovenator, when hungry enough, will actively seek out Dilophosaurus kills by following the smell of blood. Upon reaching the exact location, it will then proceed to drive off the smaller predator before claiming it's kill.