Editing Skeeterskate

{{infobox enemy
|pikmin3     = y
|pikmin4     = y
|image       = Pikmin Garden Skeeterskate render.png
|size        = 250px
|icon        = Skeeterskate P4 icon.png
|custom_icon = y
|name        = Gerridus clavomacula
|family      = Spitterspatter
|areas       = [[Distant Tundra]], [[Twilight River]], [[Serene Shores]]
|underground = [[Doppelgänger's Den]]
|missionct   = [[Silver Lake]], [[Forgotten Cove]]
|missionbe   = [[Garden of Hope Remix]], [[Fortress of Festivity]], [[The Rustyard]], [[Clockwork Chasm]]
|sidestories = [[Pikmin Reunion]]
|bingo       = [[Stagnant Sea]], [[Parched Brook]]
|attacks     = Spit water at Pikmin
}}

The '''Skeeterskate''' ({{j|ミズンボウ|Mizunbou|Watery Pond Skater}}) is an [[Enemy|enemy]] that appears in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It skims around the surface of the water, and attacks by shooting small jets of water at the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and [[leader]]s. It can be killed in one hit by throwing a Pikmin on top of it, much like a [[Dwarf Bulborb]].

==Stats==
{{enemy stats
|weight3 = 2      |weight4 = 2
|carriers3 = 4    |carriers4 = 4
|seeds3 = 3       |seeds4 = 3
|value3 = 5       |value4 = 2
|hp3 = 45         |hp4 = 45
|regen3 = Unknown |regen4 = Unknown
}}

==Behavior==
The Skeeterskate stands over water when idle. When a leader or Pikmin is near it, the Skeeterskate will distance itself and will start shooting water, which will kill Pikmin that are not resistant to it. After three shots, it will run out of water comes, it will start drinking to recharge.

==Appearance==
Skeeterskates look similar to real-life {{w|Gerridae|pond skaters}}, with a dark-green body with white stripes and yellow eyes They have three legs situated to its sides and behind, each ending with orange protrusions, and a proboscis. A large transparent sac sits in its head, and is stored with water the Skeeterskate sucks up.

==Locations==
{{todo|List its locations.}}

===Pikmin 3===
 
====Story Mode====
The Skeeterskate first appears in [[Distant Tundra]] where four of them can be found in the main area's river. Two of them appear on the east side, in the pocket with [[Water Dumple]]s and the [[bamboo gate]] to the [[Shaggy Long Legs]] arena. The other pair are found on the opposite side of the map, both found guarding the [[Portable Sunset]].

Only one is found in [[Twilight River]] in the second section near where the pole that contains [[Bridge|orange bridge pieces]]. It can attack Pikmin on the [[Lily pad]]s so be cautious. 

====Collect Treasures!====
In [[Silver Lake]] four Skeeterskates can be found on the water in the south-east part of the map. Three of them contain a [[Cupid's Grenade]] each, while the fourth one the furthest south-east contains a [[Golden Grenade]].

In [[Forgotten Cove]] two are found in the south of the westward pool, near the [[Sputtlefish]].

====Battle Enemies!====
In [[Garden of Hope Remix]], three Skeeterskates appear in the westward pocket of water where the [[Toady Bloyster]] is found during story mode.

In [[Fortress of Festivity]], seven Skeeterskates are found in the level's only pocket of water in the south-west corner of the map.

Two Skeeterskates reside in [[The Rustyard]] and are the primary focus of the mission's icon. They are found on the east side of the river that divides the map, near the two extrusions with geysers on them.

Four Skeeterskates can be found in [[Clockwork Chasm]] in the only bodies of water in the stage. In the east body of water, closer to the base behind an [[electric gate]], one Skeeterskate is found in the rectangle pool. The other three are found in the west square pool.

====Side Stories====
Three Skeeterskates are found in the first mission of Olimar's Assigment, [[Pikmin Reunion]]. They appear in the water like always,  one spawning next to the bridge but being able to transverse through the eastern section of water and around the Blue Onion, and the other two appearing near the water's edge in the western section of water.

====Bingo Battle====
Skeeterskates can be found in [[Stagnant Sea]] layout B and layout C. In layout B, the two Skeeterskates appear inward next to the bridges, one for each bridge. In layout C, the two Skeeterskates are found near the boots, the one on blue team's side being behind the boot and on red team's side being at the front of the foot of the boot.

Skeeterskates also appear in two layouts in [[Parched Brook]], this time layout A and layout B. In both layouts the Skeeterskates appear in the northern and southern bodies of water, one for each pool. In layout A this lands them next to bridge pieces

===Pikmin 4===
Four Skeeterskates appear in [[Serene Shores]]. The first one is close to the Blossoming Dunes base, being in the pool that separates you from the Dandori battle. The other Skeeterskates are adjacent to this one. Going east, and to the pool near the [[Hermit Crawmad]], two more Skeeterskates can be found. The final Skeeterskate appears in the westward grassy section west of the Dandori battle, in the south pool, guarding pots that contain the level's two [[Chance Totem]]s.

Two Skeeterskates appear in the first sublevel of [[Doppelgänger's Den]], both being in the main room north of where you start in the pool with the [[Astringent Clump]].

==Strategy==
{{guide}}
The Skeeterskate will skim across the water aimlessly until Pikmin are nearby. Once it spots Pikmin, it will inflate the sac atop its head and fire jets of water at them. A single shot of water will splash on the ground and affect all Pikmin within a small radius.

Skeeterskates are easiest to hit when the water sac is empty, as they will stop to refill it, so it is a good idea to run behind it with [[Blue Pikmin]] and throw them at such a time.

In certain areas of the game, the player is forced to fight them without any Blue Pikmin. In this case, it is possible to walk into the water underneath, then swarm them with [[Winged Pikmin]]. If a Skeeterskate is close enough to land, it is also possible to kill it with any other kind of Pikmin with a single toss, but the player must be ready to rescue any Pikmin that risk drowning.

{{notes|p3dpalph=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlie=y|p3dplouie=y|p3dpolimarus=y|p3dpolimareu=y}}

=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{Transcript|Clean water is a necessity for this water-walking sweetheart, and a lot of it at that. In water soiled with oils, detergents, or other pollutants, it could lose the surface tension that supports its specially evolved feet and drown! This is an extraordinary creature that could only exist on such a water-rich planet.|block=y}}

=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{Transcript|It skates on water at high speed thanks to tiny hairs on the tips of its feet. These hairs are coated in an ultra-hydrophobic substance to minimize friction against the water's surface.

Its long proboscis functions as a straw to take in water, which is stored in a reservoir in its head, as well as to spout it as a weapon against small insects. While taking in water, it also takes in microscopic plankton, meaning that its prime means of defense is also a feeding mechanism.|block=y}}

=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{Transcript|The extremities cannot be used for food, but you can drink the liquid inside for a zesty beverage!|block=y}}

===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
{{transcript|The Skeeterskate is a spindly aquatic creature that skims along the surface of the water. This creature utilizes long-range water attacks to drown its targets from an impressive distance.|block=y}}

{{transcript|To defeat a Skeeterskate, toss a Blue Pikmin onto its head, or use a squad of Blue Pikmin to charge the creature. When that's not an option, use Winged Pikmin to attack a Skeeterskate above the water &ndash; just be prepared to rescue any Winged Pikmin that get caught in the enemy's attack.|block=y}}

===Pikmin Garden===
'''Text'''
{{transcript|
水上を滑るように素早く移動する、ミズンボウ。プランクトンを主食とし、ストロー状の口で水と一緒に吸い上げる。縄張り意識が強く、近くを通る小虫に対して見境なく水を撃ち出す。

特徴 その1 水に浮く
:足先が水をはじく毛で覆われていて、表面張力によって浮くことができる。
:(Image text: 超疎水性の細かい毛がびっしり)

特徴 その2 水を撃ち出す
:ストロー状の口で水を吸い上げて、縄張りに入ってきた外敵に対して水を撃ち出して威嚇する。
:(Image text: 貯水袋が空になるとまた水を吸い上げる)
|block=y}}

'''Translation'''
{{transcript|
The Skeeterskate moves quickly as if gliding on the water. Its main food is plankton, which it sucks up along with the water with its straw-like mouth. It is territorial and will shoot water at any small insects that pass nearby.

Feature #1: Floating on water
:The tips of its feet are covered with water-repelling hairs, which allow it to float due to surface tension.
:(Image text: "Full of ultra-hydrophobic tiny hairs")

Feature #2: Shooting out water
:It sucks up water with its straw-like mouth and shoots it at enemies that enter its territory to intimidate them.
:(Image text: "When the reservoir is empty, it sucks up water again")
|block=y}}

==Technical information==
{{p3 enemy technical
|same      = y
|name      = amembo
|hp        = 45
|brout     = 1
|brin      = 0
|white     = 0
|rock      = 1
|direct    = 1
|damage    = 0
|territory = 500
|value     = 5
}}

==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|piklopedia4 = 52
}}

==Naming==
{{see more|Spitterspatter family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common     = Skeeterskate. From "Skeeter", slang for "mosquito", and "skate", a reference to the {{w|pond skater}}.
|jpcommon   = {{j|ミズンボウ|Mizunbou|Watery Pond Skater}}.
|jpname     = {{j|タテジマミズンボウ|Tatejima Mizunbou|Vertical Stripes Watery Pond Skater}}.
|scientific = ''Gerridus clavomacula''. ''Clavomacula'' could be derived from the {{w|macula}} part of the retina creatures use to see with 20/20 precision, possibly in reference to the Skeeterskate's accurate shots when hitting targets.
|internal   =Its internal name is <code>amembo</code>, which refers to the word {{j|アメンボウ|Amenbo|pond skater|f=tp}}.
}}

===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Jap   = ミズンボウ
|JapR  = Mizunbō
|JapM  = Water Pond Skater
|JapN = From {{j|水|mizu}} (water) and {{j|アメンボウ|amenbō}} (pond skater)
|ChiTrad  = 瓶子水黽
|ChiTradR = Píngzi Shuǐmǐn
|ChiTradM = Bottle Pond Skater
|ChiSimp  = 瓶子水黾
|ChiSimpR = Píngzi Shuǐmǐn
|ChiSimpM = Bottle Pond Skater
|Dut  = Waterschieter
|DutM = Water shooter
|Fra  = Ragnée d'eau
|FraM = Water pider
|FraN = The name comes from ''"araignée d'eau"'' (pond skater, lit.: "water spider")
|Ger  = Wasserflitzer
|GerM = Water Dasher
|Ita  = Idrospruzzatore
|ItaM = Hydrosprayer
|ItaN = From ''"idro-"'' (hydro-) and ''"spruzzatore"'' (sprayer)
|Kor  = 물쟁이
|KorR = Mul-Jaengi
|KorM = Water Pond Skater
|KorN = From {{tt|물|mul}} (water) and {{tt|소금쟁이|sogeumjaengi}} (pond skater)
|Spa  = Acuatirador
|SpaM = Aquashooter
|SpaN = From ''"acua"'' (water) and ''"tirador"'' (shooter)
|Por  = Hidrosquito
|PorM = Hydrosquito
|PorN = Portmanteau of ''"hidro-"'' (hydro-) and ''"mosquito"'' (mosquito)
|notes = y
}}

==Gallery==
===''Pikmin 3''===
<gallery>
Skeeterskate.png|Artwork of the Skeeterskate from ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
Skeeterskate.jpg|A Skeeterskate in the [[Distant Tundra]].
Pikmin 3 lock-on.jpg|The creature [[Lock-on|locked on]].
P3D Skeeterskate Empty.jpg|A Skeeterskate with no water in its water sac.
Skeeterskate E3 2012 screenshot.png|Early E3 2012 screenshot of Skeeterskates in a water-based location.
P3 Skeeterskate attack.jpg|A Skeeterskate shooting water at the camera.
P3 Skeeterskate slurp.jpg|A Skeeterskate slurping up water to refill its water supply.
P3 Skeeterskate corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Skeeterskate.
</gallery>

===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
Skeerskates Pikmin 4.png|2 Idle Skeeterskates in a ''Pikmin 4'' trailer.
P4 idle Skeeterskate.jpg|An idle Skeeterskate in the [[Serene Shores]]. Preparing To Spit At Rather Be Players Or Oatchi Or Pikmin.
P4 Skeeterskate Artwork.png|Artwork of a Skeeterskate from ''[[Pikmin 4]]''.
Skeeterskate P4 icon.png|The Skeeterskate's [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
Frozen_Skeeterskate.jpg|A Frozen Skeeterskate.
Skeeterskate_Attacks_Ice.jpg|A Skeeterskate causing [[Ice Pikmin]] to drown.(Normally Ice Pikmin Would Not Drown In Water And Just Float In Order To Freeze The Water.)
P4 Dead Skeeterskates.jpg|Two defeated Skeeterskates in the Piklopedia.
Skeeterskate_P4_Doppelgangers_Den.jpg|Two Skeeterskates in [[Doppelgänger's Den]].
Skeeterskate_P4_Refill.jpg|A Skeeterskate refilling its water.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The Skeeterskate and the [[Quaggled Mireclops]] are the first tripedal creatures in the series.
*Olimar's notes for the [[Skitter Leaf]] in ''Pikmin 2'' mention the "pond skater"{{cite quote|{{Notes:Skitter Leaf/olimar}}|Captain Olimar|[[Olimar's notes]] for the [[Skitter Leaf]]}}; however this creature is implied to be in the [[skitterling family]], rather than the [[spitterspatter family]] that the Skeeterskate is in.

==See also==
*[[Muckerskate]]

==References==
{{refs}}

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[[Category:Water enemies]]
[[Category:Distant Tundra]]
[[Category:Twilight River]]
[[Category:Serene Shores]]
[[Category:Doppelgänger's Den]]
[[Category:Mission Mode]]
[[Category:Side Stories]]
[[Category:Bingo Battle]]