Armored Rhynocs[1][2][3] are Rhynoc enemies armed with shields and an armed weapon, which they will use to attack Spyro with if he is in range.
In Cloud Spires, Armored Rhynocs attack Spyro with their lightning bolts.
In Molten Crater, they will attack with a machete. The Armored Gnorcs They can be killed by the warthogs if they are between you and them, the hog will simply charge after you and in the process will hit the Armored Rhynoc.
In Agent 9's Lab, the Armored Rhynocs also wield laser guns.