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[edit]
Flatterchuck[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
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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[edit]
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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, meaning "foot") 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 |
