Sporovid family

The sporovid family consists of 2 fungi-like creatures with similar characteristics. Although different sizes, they all have a yellow body, a red cap, two strange antennae, and two stubby legs.

The only known genus in this family is Aspergilla, which consists of both members.

Members

Puffstool

Main article: Puffstool.

The Puffstool is a normally harmless boss in Pikmin and Pikmin 4 that when threatened, is capable of converting the player's Pikmin into Mushroom Pikmin by releasing spores. It has two stubby legs and a large body. Converted Pikmin follow the Puffstool and attack healthy Pikmin and Captain Olimar if they get near.

Puffstalk

Main article: Puffstalk.

The Puffstalk is a harmless creature found in Hey! Pikmin that comes out of holes. It carries a treasure inside, so it must be defeated to complete the game.

Moldy Dwarf Bulborb

The Moldy Dwarf Bulborb is a young Bulborb that has been parasitized by Toxstool spores. Throwing Pikmin on its back causes it to release poison gas, requiring the player to either charge it or use White Pikmin against it.

Mushroom Pikmin

Main article: Mushroom Pikmin.

Official family unknown

Similar to the Moldy Slooch and the Moldy Dwarf Bulborb, Mushroom Pikmin are possessed Pikmin created by the spores of a Puffstool. Although they are yet to be confirmed as members of the family, the Japanese website stated that they can not count as Pikmin.

Naming

The family name, Sporovid, is a reference to the real-world spores fungi use to reproduce. Aspergilla is derived from "Aspergillus", a genus belonging to many species of fungus.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ボケナメコ科? Boke Nameko Ka	Stupid nameko family
Korean	멍텅버섯 과

Trivia

• The family name Sporovid was first featured in the Prima guidebook for the original Pikmin game, as was the genus name, Aspergilla.

See also

• Mushroom