Kelvin Shadewing's Pixels

[Gors]

I think a good example is Bubble Bobble's Bub and Bob



They're supposed to be dinosaurs, but they're stylized in a way that makes them unique. They aren't simply short dinosaurs - you can recognize them for what they are.

I think they achieved that with interesting color schemes (different colored limbs), different proportions and specific features such as the buck tooth.

look for other reptile characters, it might be good inspiration.