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.