The Ukrainian Ironbelly is a dragon native to Ukraine. It is metallic grey, with long talons and rough scales. It is the largest breed of dragon which reaches up to six tons, and its eyes are deep red. Sometimes the eyes seem to be the same colour as its body because of a protective scale. Rotund and slower in flight than other dragons, the Ironbelly is nevertheless extremely dangerous, capable of crushing dwellings on which it lands. Ironbellies have been subject to constant observation by the Ukrainian wizarding authorities ever since an Ironbelly carried off a sailing ship from the Black Sea in 1799. Thankfully, the boat was empty at the time.
Gringotts Wizarding Bank owned an Ukrainian Ironbelly that guarded the Lestrange Vault and later broke free.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Mentioned only) (Not specified as Ukrainian Ironbelly)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Mentioned in Daily Prophet) (Not specified as Ukrainian Ironbelly)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance) (Not specified as Ukrainian Ironbelly)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (First identified as Ukrainian Ironbelly)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them