The Springjab family is a family of enemies in Pikmin 4, and currently consists of a single member, the Shearflea. All members belong to the Suprictis genus.
Members
Shearflea
- Main article: Shearflea.
Scientific name: Suprictis rubro
The Shearflea is an enemy found in Pikmin 4. They are small reddish creatures that resemble fleas. They can be found in several caves and the Hero's Hideaway. Unlike most enemies, when they grab a Pikmin, they don't instantly try to eat them. They instead attempt to jump away from the player and then eat them.
Naming
The family's name can be split up into two words: "spring" and "jab". The word spring references the jumping of the Shearflea, and jab is in relation to the way they impale Pikmin.
The genus Suprictis could be derived from supra and ictus, Latin for "above" and "stab" respectively.
Names in other languages
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| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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 Japanese |
トビサシ科? Tobi sashi ka |
Leaping piercer family | |
 Chinese(simplified) |
跳刺科 | ||
 French |
sautipiques | The name is a portmanteau of "saut" (jump) and "pique" (sting) | |
 German |
Stechspringer | Stab jumpers | |
 Korean |
점핑벼룩 과 Jeomping byeoluk gwa |
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 Portuguese |
Pinipulguídeos | Pinfleidae | The name is a portmanteau of "pino" (pin), "pulga" (flea) and the suffix "-ídeos" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names |
 Spanish |
Picasáltidos | Lancejumpid |
