Griptian



Griptian is an armadillo-like species featured in Metroid: Other M. They are seen in the Biosphere. The Griptian's head is similar to a tuatara and it has an armored back, a tail and what appears to be giant claws. In recent gameplay videos it is shown to be capable of rolling like a ball and attacking. Samus can stun the creature by laying Bombs in its path. It resembles an Arachnus in appearance and attack.

Art of a Griptian is featured on one side of a Metroid: Other M poster in Nintendo Power's September 2010 issue. The same art is also included in the Metroid: Other M Art Folio.