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The '''spitterspatter family''' is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in {{p3d}}. It consists of one member, the [[Skeeterskate]].
The '''spitterspatter family''' is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in {{p3}}, although the family went unclassified until {{p3d}}. It consists of two members, both belonging to the ''Gerridus'' genus.


All members in this family are in the ''Gerridus'' genus.
== Members ==
=== Muckerskate ===
[[File:Muckerskate P4 icon.png|left|180px]]
{{main|Muckerskate}}
 
Scientific name: ''Gerridus terraprojecta''
 
The Muckerskate is an variant of the Skeeterskate in {{p4}}. Rather than skate across water, it instead is found exclusively in [[mud]] hazards. It will draw and project mud onto your [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] squad, which instantly buries any that are hit. Like Skeeterskates, they can be defeated with a single Pikmin throw onto its head.
 
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== Members ==
=== Skeeterskate ===
=== Skeeterskate ===
[[File:Skeeterskate.png|left|180px]]
[[File:Pikmin Garden Skeeterskate render.png|left|180px]]
{{Main|Skeeterskate}}
{{Main|Skeeterskate}}


The Skeeterskate is an enemy in {{p3}}, and 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 family|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.
Scientific name: ''Gerridus clavomacula''
 
The Skeeterskate is an enemy in {{p3}} and {{p4}}, 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 Bulborb]]s, it can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto its head.


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


Its family genus ''gerridus'' is derived from the real-world "{{w|gerridae}}" family, which is full of many water based bugs similar to the Skeeterskate, such as pond skaters and water bugs.
The family genus ''Gerridus'' is derived from the real-world {{w|Gerridae}} family, which pond skaters belong to.


=== Names in other languages ===
=== Names in other languages ===
{{Game help|p3d|Record the names and their meanings.}}
{{Game help|p3d|Record the names and their meanings.}}
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|Jap=
|Jap = ヒケシムシ科
|JapR=
|JapR = Hikeshi Mushi Ka
|JapM=
|JapM = Firefighter bug family
|Dut=
|JapN =
|DutM=
|ChiTrad  = 滅火蟲科
|Fra=
|ChiTradR =
|FraM=
|ChiTradM =
|Ger=
|ChiTradN =  
|GerM=
|Dut =  
|Ita=
|DutM =
|ItaM=
|DutN =  
|Spa=
|Fra = sapeurpompidés
|SpaM=
|FraM = Firefighteridae
|FraN = The name comes from ''"sapeur-pompier"'' (firefighter) and the suffix "''-idés''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}), which is used for naming animal family names
|Ger = Spuckkäfer
|GerM = Spitbugs
|GerN =  
|Ita =
|ItaM =
|ItaN =
|Kor  = 소방벌레 과
|KorR =
|KorM =
|KorN =  
|Spa = Tiradores
|SpaM = Shooters
|SpaN =
|Por  = Aquariumberídeos
|PorM = Aquariumidae
|PorN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"aquário"'' (aquarium) and the suffix "''-ídeos''" ({{w|Family_(biology)#Nomenclature|-idae}}), which is used for naming animal family names
|PorP  =
|PorPM =
|PorPN =
|Rus  =
|RusM =
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Skitterling family]]
* [[Squirdler family]]
* [[Squirdler family]]


{{families}}
{{families}}
[[Category:Spitterspatter family| ]]
[[Category:Spitterspatter family| ]]

Latest revision as of 21:11, September 27, 2024

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, both belonging to the Gerridus genus.

Members[edit]

Muckerskate[edit]

Icon for the Muckerskate, from Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
Main article: Muckerskate.

Scientific name: Gerridus terraprojecta

The Muckerskate is an variant of the Skeeterskate in Pikmin 4. Rather than skate across water, it instead is found exclusively in mud hazards. It will draw and project mud onto your Pikmin squad, which instantly buries any that are hit. Like Skeeterskates, they can be defeated with a single Pikmin throw onto its head.

Skeeterskate[edit]

A render of a Skeeterskate from Pikmin 4.
Main article: Skeeterskate.

Scientific name: Gerridus clavomacula

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[edit]

"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 pond skaters belong to.

Names in other languages[edit]

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
Particularly: Record the names and their meanings.

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

See also[edit]