Tongue Thief quick answer
Tongue Thief is a predator entry most worth checking around Root Canyon. Scan it only when you still have a visible route home, enough oxygen to retreat, and a clear reason to add the creature to your current checklist.
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Main region | Root Canyon |
| Role | Predator |
| Scan method | Scan from cover or from a vehicle edge; avoid hovering in front of it. |
| Use | Threat study and canyon route planning |
| Risk | High |
Location and route
Start from the closest safe landmark in Root Canyon, then make one pass to identify sightlines before committing to the scan. If the creature pulls you away from the marked route, cancel the attempt and return with more oxygen, better mobility, or a vehicle-supported path.
Uses and unlock value
Tongue Thief is mainly useful for threat study and canyon route planning. Record the biome, nearby plants, nearby minerals, and the tool loadout that made the scan safe; those notes are more valuable than a one-time sighting during Early Access.
Risk and scan notes
Its name is the warning: treat close passes as failed routes. The safest scan window is after you stop moving, check oxygen, and confirm no larger threat is closing from behind. In co-op, one player should hold the landmark while another scans so the team does not lose the return line.
What to do next
Use this page with Fauna List and All Creatures, Interactive Map and All Locations, and Deep Dive Checklist.
Early Access note
This page is current for the May 20, 2026 Early Access build context and should be rechecked after major patches.