AHUIZOTL
"This is a cannibal creature from the folklore and legends of Mexico. It is described as looking somewhat like a dog in size and shape but with the paws of a monkey and a human hand at the extremity of its tail. This prehensile tail and hand were the means by which it seized its victims from the water's edge and dragged them down into the murky waters of its abode."
"The eyes, teeth, and nails were the delicacies sought by the Ahuizotl."
Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters and Dragons
Hey Michael, have you read Aliette De Bodards "Obsidian and Blood" series of Aztec fantasies? I think you would like them. They are where I learned about the Ahuizotl. Some of her short stories are on her website, this one is a good tie-in to the novels: https://aliettedebodard.com/short-stories/obsidian-shards/
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