Because these creatures resemble [[dragon|dragons]] and can even breathe fire like dragons, firelizards have been initially classified as a type of dragon and known as '''wingless dragons'''. They were then renamed and reclassified into their own category under the name of '''proto-dragon'''. After further advances in technology allowed for better genetic analysis, they were renamed once again to their current moniker, it has been revealed that firelizards share more genetic traits with reptiles than anything else, but that it may well be the "missing link" between reptiles and dragons. Current theories suggest that dragons have evolved from firelizards and gained wings at some point, then were separated from the original creatures.
Much Not unlike actual dragons, however, firelizard meat is known for being tough, chewy, and having a nondescript taste. They are not sought after by hunters for their meat, nor are their skin and scales considered valuable, despite its mild bullet-resistant properties. They are considered to be dangerous pests that should be eliminated on sight, lest they attack other people and set them or their property on fire.
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