Dropter

The DropterAs internally named by its model name. is a species of small, aggressive winged creatures in Metroid Dread.
==Description==
They appear in Artaria, and resemble rays, with beige undersides, purple backs, and luminescent green stripes along their wings and spine. Their faces are dominated by a three-part beak, which is normally retracted into the body, but extends when attacking. When approached, a Dropter will lunge at Samus, which she is able to Melee Counter. If she is hit by the attack, she will lose about 30 units of energy.
After the X Parasites are released from Elun, all Dropters become infected by the X. Their behavior and appearance do not change, aside from releasing an X upon their demise. Aside from their natural habitat in Artaria, the X spawn Dropters in Hanubia in an effort to stop Samus from escaping ZDR's destruction.
==Variants==
===Sharpaw===
The Sharpaw is a vivid green variant of the Dropter that exists in Dairon, Burenia, and Hanubia. The only difference between Sharpaws and regular Dropters is their tentacle-like mouths and brighter colors. Otherwise, they behave the same, flapping around before charging at Samus in a counterable attack. Once infected by the X, their behavior and appearance do not change.
===Iceflea===
The Iceflea is a similar creature that exists in cold environments, only appearing after the X outbreak. It acts the same as its relatives but when defeated, it unleashes an icy explosion that can fatally damage Samus due to her Metroid genes unless she obtains the Gravity Suit.
==Trivia==
*The Dropter's behavior is highly reminiscent of the Gullugg from Metroid: Samus Returns, with both creatures being common flying enemies that aggressively lunge at Samus and can be Melee Countered.
*Two Dropters are used in the Samus Screen tutorial for the Phantom Cloak.
==Gallery==
Metroid Dread winged creature.png|Pre-release screenshot.
Dropter-X.png|Two Sharpaws in Hanubia's "upper shipyard".
Dread PhantomCloak Demo.gif|The Phantom Cloak tutorial.
File:MD Sharpaw Model.png|Ingame model of a Sharpaw, from Metroid Dread.
Dread NSO icons.jpg|Nintendo Switch Online icon.
==References==
Category:Species
Category:ZDR
Category:Artaria
Category:Dairon
Category:Burenia
Category:Hanubia
Category:X