Thermal Lizard

Type: Ambush predator

Size: 2-4 meters long

Behavior: Heat-seeking, camouflaged in day-side margins and ruins. Waits motionless for hours before striking. Solitary except during mating.

Abilities:

• Thermal camouflage (blends with heat signatures)
• Explosive speed (short bursts)
• Thermal vision
• Armor-plated scales

Vulnerabilities:

• Cold exposure (sluggish below 10°C)
• Poor low-light vision
• Predictable attack patterns

Encounter Notes: Often found near geothermal vents or day-side salvage sites. Can be detected by thermal sensitives as "cold spots" against warm backgrounds.