Sphinx

The Sphinx is a type of Grimm first seen in "Argus Limited".

Appearance
The Sphinx has a slender, furry, feline body and large feathered wings, it has a four-crested bone mask, and a white snake for a tail.

History
A Sphinx attacks the Argus Limited, along with multiple Manticores, and is killed by Team RWBY and Qrow Branwen. As it dies, it launches a fireball at the train track, destroying it and sending the train cars off the rail.

Powers and Abilities
The Sphinx appears to be significantly less agile than a Manticore. It is capable of spitting fireballs, and its tail is capable of independent attacks, and appears to be able to see independently of the Sphinx's feline portion. It also appears to have the capability to command other Grimm.

Trivia

 * A Sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion most commonly known from Greek and Egyptian mythology. Their Grimm counterpart differs significantly, as its head is somewhat different from that of a human, and it possesses the ability to spit fireballs, as well as a snake-like tail, which is a trait commonly associated with the Chimera.