Heavil family
The heavil family is a family of species introduced in Pikmin 3, although the family went unclassified until Hey! Pikmin. This family is made of two species, which are known for their throwing abilities.
Members
Flatterchuck
- Main article: Flatterchuck.
Scientific name: Platylepas ascendii
Flatterchucks are flat creatures that only appear in Hey! Pikmin. They are harmless; they only jump if Olimar and/or Pikmin stand on them. If nothing is on it, it will remain static. When they jump, they throw upwards anything that is on top of them.
Skutterchuck
- Main article: Skutterchuck.
Scientific name: Hierodeciderit crystallosum
Skutterchucks are creatures that appear in Pikmin 3, Pikmin 4 and Hey! Pikmin. They are harmful enemies that can launch crystal nodules at Pikmin and crush them. Only Rock Pikmin are immune to those attacks.
Naming
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The family’s name is a portmanteau of “heave”, referring to their ability to throw stuff, and “weevil”.
Names in other languages
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| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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 Japanese |
ハジキムシ科? Hajiki mushi ka |
Flicking bug family | |
 Chinese(traditional) |
彈跳蟲科 | ||
 Dutch |
Sjouwels | Draggers | from sjouwen (to drag) |
 French |
lourdopodes | Heavypod | The name is a portmanteau of "lourd" (heavy) and the suffix "-pode" (-pod) |
 German |
Lastkäfer | Load bugs | |
 Italian |
Quarzidi | ||
 Korean |
용수철벌레 과 | ||
 Portuguese |
Mineropodídeos | Orepodidae | The name is a portmanteau of "minério" (ore), the suffix "-pode" (-pod) and the suffix "-ídeos" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names |
 Spanish |
Nodúlidos | Nodulidae | The name is a portmanteau of "nódulo" (nodule) and the suffix "-idos" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names |
