Spitterspatter family

The spitterspatter family is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in Pikmin 3, although the family went unclassified until Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It consists of two members.

All members in this family are in the Gerridus genus.

Members

Muckerskate

Main article: Muckerskate.

Skeeterskate

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Main article: Skeeterskate.

The Skeeterskate is an enemy in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4, it is found exclusively in water. It draws water into a tank on its head, which it then can use to launch water projectiles onto the Pikmin squad. As such, it can be more dangerous to Winged Pikmin and Pikmin near the shore. Like Dwarf Bulborbs, it can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto its head.

Naming

"Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets.

The family genus gerridus is derived from the real-world "gerridae" family, which is full of many water-based bugs similar to the Skeeterskate, such as pond skaters and water bugs.

Names in other languages

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Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ヒケシムシ科? Hikeshi Mushi Ka	Firefighter bug family
Chinese (traditional)	滅火蟲科
French	sapeurpompidés		The name comes from "sapeur-pompier" (firefighter)
German	Spuckkäfer	Spitbugs
Korean	소방벌레 과
Portuguese	Aquariumberídeos	Aquaridae	The name is a portmanteau of "aquário" (aquarium) and the suffix "-ídeos" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names
Spanish	Tiradores	Shooters

See also

• Skitterling family
• Squirdler family