Hopping Metroid

Hopping Metroids, while they share the name of Metroid, barely resemble Metroids at all. Phazon exposure has removed its ability to fly, replacing it with four legs. In addition, it has entirely lost its nuclei. Hopping Metroids attack by launching themselves at Samus. They are found on Norion and Phaaze.

Hopping Metroids are possibly younger versions of Metroid Prime.