Onionshell family
The onionshell family is a family of crab-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 3, although the family went unclassified until Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It consists of two members, the Peckish Aristocrab and Aristocrab Offspring, which are mature and younger versions of the same species respectively. These creatures belong to the brachyurices genus.
Members[edit]
Peckish Aristocrab[edit]
- Main article: Peckish Aristocrab.
The Peckish Aristocrab is an enemy found in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4. It uses its large pincer to block incoming Pikmin throws, as well as to snatch Pikmin up to eat. Since the pincer is made of crystal, it can be broken by Rock Pikmin. Once disarmed, the creature resorts to evading Pikmin attacks and blowing bubbles to keep them away.
Aristocrab Offspring[edit]
- Main article: Aristocrab Offspring.
A juvenile Peckish Aristocrab, the Aristocrab Offspring is not able to block Pikmin throws with its pincer but can still blow bubbles to keep Pikmin away. It may occasionally hide under the sand, leaving only its eyes visible.
Naming[edit]
The family name refers to the Peckish Aristocrab's distinctive onion-shaped body, with a round bottom half that loops to an enclosed stub on the top.
The family genus Brachyurices comes from Brachyura, the group true crabs belong to.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
ネギガニ科? Negi Gani ka |
Welsh onion crab family | |
 Chinese(traditional) |
蔥蟹科 Cōng xiè kē |
Onion crab family | |
 Chinese(simplified) |
蔥蟹科 Cōng xiè kē |
Onion crab family | |
 French |
crustalliacés | Crustarlics | From crustacé (crustacean) and ail (garlic) |
 German |
Panzerzwiebler | Shell onion-ers | |
 Italian |
Cipocefali | Onionheads | From cipolla (onion) and cefali (cephala, Greek for head) |
 Korean |
파게 과 Page Gwa |
Onion crab family | |
 Portuguese |
Guaialiumídeos | Crablium | From guaiá (Cuban stone crab), Allium and the suffix "-ídeos" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names |
 Spanish |
Cepucránquidos | Aristocrabidae | From Cepucranco (Peckish Aristocrab) and the suffix "-idos" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names |
