Dessgeega

A Side Hopper is a crab-walking (and jumping) creature that is usually found in extremely hot places (i.e. volcanoes, deep underground). Samus first encountered this enemy in Ridley's Hideout on Planet Zebes, in the first Metroid game. This xenotropic life-form's deadliest attack is to simply jump on it's target. This can cause massive damage, not only because of the weight of the creature, but also the sharp spikes running down the side of it's legs. This creature's natural armor is resilient as well, making it a dangerous enemy.