Quetzoa

The QuetzoaMetroid Dread Report Volume 8: Surveying planet ZDR is a flying insect-like creature in Metroid Dread.
==Description==
Quetzoas appear in Ghavoran on ZDR. They charge at high speed toward Samus when they detect her. It can be difficult to Melee Counter them, but if Samus is able to parry their attack, they will be defenseless. Samus can also use the Flash Shift and Slide to avoid it. Quetzoas are particularly susceptible to Missiles.
After X Parasites are released from Elun, all Quetzoas become infected by the X. Their behavior does not change, aside from reverting back to the X's gelatinous form upon defeat. The X-infected Quetzoas have a nest in Ferenia, and the X assume their form in Hanubia to try stopping Samus from escaping the self-destructing planet. Additionally, the X combine Quetzoas with Ground Shockers, leading to the appearance of the stronger Quetshockers. A particularly powerful X-infected Quetzoa, Escue, is fought as a boss.
==Official data==
===Metroid Dread Report Volume 8===
"This insect-like, mid-sized flying creature is native to ZDR. When it detects Samus, it homes in on her position and charges at great speed. This creature is very fast and thus tricky to counter, but a successful strike will open up a big chance to attack. Using abilities like Flash Shift and slide to effectively avoid its attacks, then hitting it with Missiles is also a good option."
==Trivia==
*Quetzoas are used in the Samus Screen tutorials for Super Missile and Ice Missile.
==Gallery==
Quetzoa 1.jpg|Samus fires the Plasma Beam at a Quetzoa.
Quetzoa 2.jpg|A Quetzoa attacking Samus.
Dread SuperMissile Demo.gif|Super Missile tutorial
Dread IceMissile Demo.gif|Ice Missile tutorial
==References==
Category:Species
Category:Ghavoran
Category:Ferenia
Category:Hanubia
Category:X