Its ranged attack should count as a ranged melee. Think about it.

Same goes for barkskin dragon.

This might actually be like a breath weapon though.

I believe the reason for this is that aquatics can't melee land, so they have range. I could be wrong, however. The change certainly makes sense and would increase their utility in most situations.

My point is that I want it to die if it hits a leprous shambles. But yeah.