Jamyn Dragon

Jamyn Dragons, or simply Jamyns, are a sapient species of winged, fire-breathing reptilian creatures from the planet Jamya, genetically uplifted by the robotic Mentors under the instructions of a mysterious species known as the Others.

Biology
Jamyn Dragons are winged reptilian creatures, although their wings aren't big enough to support their own weight, and they require anti-gravity collars to be able to fly properly. Their physical appearance is similar to the legendary dragons of Earth, save for their much smaller size. While their small size, wings and sapience are all the result of genetic engineering, their fire-breathing ability has evolved naturally and was already present in their giant, wingless, non-sapient ancestors. The flames are created by combining methane and oxygen with a catalyst in their throat tissue.

Jamyn Dragons are all female and reproduce asexually by budding. They have claws, a long tail, green skin, double rows of sharp teeth, and a pair of large eyes with eyelashes. They usually communicate by a vocal language, but are also capable of speaking telepathically when in physical contact with each other. By biting other beings they can deliver chemicals that make the being receptible to the Jamyns' telepathy. This in turn allows people who have been bitten by them to rapidly learn to understand the Jamyn vocal language as well.

In terms of biochemistry, Jamyns are similar enough to Humans to allow both species to consume each other's food.

Appearances

 * Norby, the Mixed-Up Robot, by Isaac Asimov and Janet Asimov (1983)
 * Norby's Other Secret, by Isaac Asimov and Janet Asimov (1984)
 * Norby and the Lost Princess, by Isaac Asimov and Janet Asimov (1985)
 * Norby and the Invaders, by Isaac Asimov and Janet Asimov (1985)