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.

Toxstool

Moldy Dwarf Bulborb

Moldy Slooch

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 ti be confirmed as members of the family, the Japanese website stated that they can not count as Pikmin.[1]

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

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