Editing Skeeterskate

{{infobox enemy
|pikmin3     = y
|pikmin4     = y
|image       = Pikmin Garden Skeeterskate render.png
|size        = 250px
|icon        = Skeeterskate P4 icon.png
|custom_icon = y
|name        = Gerridus clavomacula
|family      = Spitterspatter
|areas       = [[Distant Tundra]], [[Twilight River]], [[Serene Shores]]
|underground = [[Doppelgänger's Den]]
|missionct   = [[Silver Lake]], [[Forgotten Cove]]
|missionbe   = [[Garden of Hope Remix]], [[Fortress of Festivity]], [[The Rustyard]], [[Clockwork Chasm]]
|sidestories = [[Pikmin Reunion]]
|bingo       = [[Stagnant Sea]], [[Parched Brook]]
|attacks     = Spit water at Pikmin
}}

The '''Skeeterskate''' ({{j|ミズンボウ|Mizunbou|Watery Pond Skater}}) is a {{w|Gerridae|pond skater}}-like [[enemy]] that appears in {{p3}} and {{p4}}. It skims around the surface of the water, and attacks by shooting drops of [[water]] at [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and [[leader]]s. It can be killed in one hit by throwing a Pikmin on top of it, just like [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s.

==Stats==
{{enemy stats
|weight3 = 2      |weight4 = 2
|carriers3 = 4    |carriers4 = 4
|seeds3 = 3       |seeds4 = 3
|value3 = 5       |value4 = 2
|hp3 = 45         |hp4 = 45
|regen3 = Unknown |regen4 = Unknown
}}

==Behavior==
The Skeeterskate stands over water when idle, sometimes moving back and forth. When a leader or Pikmin is near it, the Skeeterskate will distance itself and will start shooting water, which will start suffocating and eventually kill Pikmin that are not resistant to it. After three shots, it will run out of water and will start drinking from the body of water it's in to recharge.

==Appearance==
The Skeeterskate looks similar to real-life pond skaters, with a dark-green body with white stripes and yellow eyes. It has three legs situated to its sides and behind, each ending with orange protrusions, and a proboscis. A large transparent sac sits in its head, and is stored with water the Skeeterskate sucks up.

==Locations==
===''Pikmin 3''===
====Story Mode====
*[[Distant Tundra]]
**The Skeeterskate first appears in the Distant Tundra where four of them can be found in the main area's river. Two of them appear on the east side, in the pocket with [[Water Dumple]]s and the [[bamboo gate]] to the [[Shaggy Long Legs]] arena. The other pair are found on the opposite side of the map, both found guarding the [[Portable Sunset]].

*[[Twilight River]]
**Only one is found in the Twilight River in the second section near the plateau that contains [[Bridge|orange bridge pieces]]. It can attack Pikmin on the [[lily pad]]s so be cautious. 

====Collect Treasures!====
*[[Silver Lake]]
**In the Silver Lake, four Skeeterskates can be found on the water in the southeast part of the map. Three of them contain a [[Cupid's Grenade]] each, while the fourth one the furthest southeast contains a [[Golden Grenade]].

*[[Forgotten Cove]]
**In the Forgotten Cove, two are found in the south of the lake in the west, near the [[Sputtlefish]].

====Battle Enemies!====
*[[Garden of Hope Remix]]
**In the Garden of Hope Remix, three Skeeterskates appear in the body of water in the west where the [[Toady Bloyster]] is found during story mode.

*[[Fortress of Festivity]]
**In the Fortress of Festivity, seven Skeeterskates are found in the level's only body of water in the southwest corner of the map.

*[[The Rustyard]]
**Two Skeeterskates reside in The Rustyard and are the primary focus of the mission's icon. They are found on the east side of the river that divides the map, near the two extrusions with geysers on them.

*[[Clockwork Chasm]]
**Four Skeeterskates can be found in Clockwork Chasm in the only bodies of water in the stage. In the east body of water, closer to the base behind an [[electric gate]], one Skeeterskate is found in the rectangular pool. The other three are found in the square pool in the west.

====Side Stories====
*[[Pikmin Reunion]]
**Three Skeeterskates are found in the first mission of Olimar's Assigment, Pikmin Reunion. They appear in the water like always, one spawning next to the bridge but being able to transverse through the eastern section of water and around the Blue Onion, and the other two appearing near the water's edge in the western section of water.

====Bingo Battle====
*[[Stagnant Sea]]
**Skeeterskates can be found in the Stagnant Sea layout B and layout C. In layout B, the two Skeeterskates appear inward next to the bridges, one for each bridge. In layout C, the two Skeeterskates are found near the boots, the one on blue team's side being behind the boot and on red team's side being at the front of the foot of the boot.

*[[Parched Brook]]
**Skeeterskates also appear in two layouts in the Parched Brook, this time layout A and layout B. In both layouts the Skeeterskates appear in the northern and southern bodies of water, one for each pool. In layout A this lands them next to bridge pieces.

===''Pikmin 4''===
*[[Serene Shores]]
**Four Skeeterskates appear in the Serene Shores. The first one is close to the Blossoming Dunes base, being in the pool that separates the base from the Dandori Battle. The other Skeeterskates are close to this one. Going east, and to the pool near the [[Hermit Crawmad]], two more Skeeterskates can be found. The final Skeeterskate appears in the westward grassy section west of the Dandori Battle, in the southern pool, guarding pots that contain the level's 2 [[Chance Totem]]s.

*[[Doppelgänger's Den]]
**Two Skeeterskates appear in the first sublevel of the Doppelgänger's Den, both being in the main room north of the base in the pool with the [[Astringent Clump]].

==Strategy==
{{guide}}
The Skeeterskate will skim across the water aimlessly until Pikmin are nearby. Once it spots Pikmin, it will inflate the sac atop its head and fire jets of water at them. A single shot of water will splash on the ground and affect all Pikmin within a small radius.

Skeeterskates are easiest to hit when the water sac is empty, as they will stop to refill it, so it is a good idea to run behind it with [[Blue Pikmin]] and throw them at such a time.

In certain areas of the game, the player is forced to fight them without any Blue Pikmin. In this case, it is possible to walk into the water underneath, then charge at them with [[Winged Pikmin]]. If a Skeeterskate is close enough to land, it is also possible to kill it with any other kind of Pikmin with a single toss, but the player must be ready to rescue any Pikmin that risk drowning.

{{notes|p3dpalph=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlie=y|p3dplouie=y|p3dpolimarus=y|p3dpolimareu=y}}

=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{Transcript|Clean water is a necessity for this water-walking sweetheart, and a lot of it at that. In water soiled with oils, detergents, or other pollutants, it could lose the surface tension that supports its specially evolved feet and drown! This is an extraordinary creature that could only exist on such a water-rich planet.|block=y}}

=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{Transcript|It skates on water at high speed thanks to tiny hairs on the tips of its feet. These hairs are coated in an ultra-hydrophobic substance to minimize friction against the water's surface.

Its long proboscis functions as a straw to take in water, which is stored in a reservoir in its head, as well as to spout it as a weapon against small insects. While taking in water, it also takes in microscopic plankton, meaning that its prime means of defense is also a feeding mechanism.|block=y}}

=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{Transcript|The extremities cannot be used for food, but you can drink the liquid inside for a zesty beverage!|block=y}}

===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
{{transcript|The Skeeterskate is a spindly aquatic creature that skims along the surface of the water. This creature utilizes long-range water attacks to drown its targets from an impressive distance.

To defeat a Skeeterskate, toss a Blue Pikmin onto its head, or use a squad of Blue Pikmin to charge the creature. When that's not an option, use Winged Pikmin to attack a Skeeterskate above the water&mdash;just be prepared to rescue any Winged Pikmin that get caught in the enemy's attack.|block=y}}

===Pikmin Garden===
'''Text'''
{{transcript|
水上を滑るように素早く移動する、ミズンボウ。プランクトンを主食とし、ストロー状の口で水と一緒に吸い上げる。縄張り意識が強く、近くを通る小虫に対して見境なく水を撃ち出す。

特徴 その1 水に浮く
:足先が水をはじく毛で覆われていて、表面張力によって浮くことができる。
:(Image text: 超疎水性の細かい毛がびっしり)

特徴 その2 水を撃ち出す
:ストロー状の口で水を吸い上げて、縄張りに入ってきた外敵に対して水を撃ち出して威嚇する。
:(Image text: 貯水袋が空になるとまた水を吸い上げる)
|block=y}}

'''Translation'''
{{transcript|
The Skeeterskate moves quickly as if gliding on the water. Its main food is plankton, which it sucks up along with the water with its straw-like mouth. It is territorial and will shoot water at any small insects that pass nearby.

Feature #1: Floating on water
:The tips of its feet are covered with water-repelling hairs, which allow it to float due to surface tension.
:(Image text: "Full of ultra-hydrophobic tiny hairs")

Feature #2: Shooting out water
:It sucks up water with its straw-like mouth and shoots it at enemies that enter its territory to intimidate them.
:(Image text: "When the reservoir is empty, it sucks up water again")
|block=y}}

==Technical information==
{{p3 enemy technical
|same      = y
|name      = amembo
|hp        = 45
|brout     = 1
|brin      = 0
|white     = 0
|rock      = 1
|direct    = 1
|damage    = 0
|territory = 500
|value     = 5
}}

==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|piklopedia4 = 52
}}

==Naming==
{{see more|Spitterspatter family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common     = Skeeterskate. From "Skeeter", slang for "mosquito", and "skate", a reference to the {{w|pond skater}}.
|jpcommon   = {{j|ミズンボウ|Mizunbou|Watery Pond Skater}}.
|jpname     = {{j|タテジマミズンボウ|Tatejima Mizunbou|Vertical Stripes Watery Pond Skater}}.
|scientific = ''Gerridus clavomacula''. ''Clavomacula'' could come from "clavus" and "maculatus", which "stripe" and "spot" in Latin, respectively. Alternatively, it could be derived from the {{w|macula}} part of the retina, which creatures use to see with 20/20 precision, possibly in reference to the Skeeterskate's accurate shots when hitting targets.
|internal   =Its internal name is <code>amembo</code>, which refers to the word {{j|アメンボウ|Amenbo|pond skater|f=tp}}.
}}

===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Jap   = ミズンボウ
|JapR  = Mizunbō
|JapM  = Water Pond Skater
|JapN = From {{j|水|mizu}} (water) and {{j|アメンボウ|amenbō}} (pond skater)
|ChiTrad  = 瓶子水黽
|ChiTradR = Píngzi Shuǐmǐn
|ChiTradM = Bottle Pond Skater
|ChiSimp  = 瓶子水黾
|ChiSimpR = Píngzi Shuǐmǐn
|ChiSimpM = Bottle Pond Skater
|Dut  = Waterschieter
|DutM = Water shooter
|Fra  = Ragnée d'eau
|FraM = Water pider
|FraN = The name comes from ''"araignée d'eau"'' (pond skater, lit.: "water spider")
|Ger  = Wasserflitzer
|GerM = Water Dasher
|Ita  = Idrospruzzatore
|ItaM = Hydrosprayer
|ItaN = From ''"idro-"'' (hydro-) and ''"spruzzatore"'' (sprayer)
|Kor  = 물쟁이
|KorR = Mul-Jaengi
|KorM = Water Pond Skater
|KorN = From {{tt|물|mul}} (water) and {{tt|소금쟁이|sogeumjaengi}} (pond skater)
|Spa  = Acuatirador
|SpaM = Aquashooter
|SpaN = From ''"acua"'' (water) and ''"tirador"'' (shooter)
|Por  = Hidrosquito
|PorM = Hydrosquito
|PorN = Portmanteau of ''"hidro-"'' (hydro-) and "mosquito"
|notes = y
}}

==Gallery==
===''Pikmin 3''===
<gallery>
Skeeterskate.png|Artwork of the Skeeterskate from ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
Skeeterskate.jpg|A Skeeterskate in the [[Distant Tundra]].
Pikmin 3 lock-on.jpg|The creature [[Lock-on|locked on]].
P3D Skeeterskate Empty.jpg|A Skeeterskate with no water in its water sac.
Skeeterskate E3 2012 screenshot.png|Early E3 2012 screenshot of Skeeterskates in a water-based location.
P3 Skeeterskate attack.jpg|A Skeeterskate shooting water at the camera.
P3 Skeeterskate slurp.jpg|A Skeeterskate slurping up water to refill its water supply.
P3 Skeeterskate corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Skeeterskate.
</gallery>

===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
P4 Skeeterskate Artwork.png|Artwork of a Skeeterskate from ''[[Pikmin 4]]''.
Skeeterskate P4 icon.png|The Skeeterskate's [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
P4 idle Skeeterskate.jpg|An idle Skeeterskate in the [[Serene Shores]].
Skeeterskate Attacks Ice.jpg|A Skeeterskate causing [[Ice Pikmin]] to drown.
Skeeterskate P4 Doppelgangers Den.jpg|Two Skeeterskates in [[Doppelgänger's Den]].
Skeeterskate P4 Refill.jpg|A Skeeterskate refilling its water.
Frozen Skeeterskate.jpg|A frozen Skeeterskate.
P4 Dead Skeeterskates.jpg|Two defeated Skeeterskates in the Piklopedia.
P4 Comic Skeeterskate.png|A Skeeterskate as seen in the "A Rival Appears" [[Pikmin comic|comic]].
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The Skeeterskate and the [[Quaggled Mireclops]] are the first tripedal creatures in the series.
*Olimar's notes for the [[Skitter Leaf]] in ''Pikmin 2'' mention the "pond skater"{{cite quote|{{Notes:Skitter Leaf/olimar}}|Captain Olimar|[[Olimar's notes]] for the [[Skitter Leaf]]}}; however this creature is implied to be in the [[skitterling family]], rather than the [[spitterspatter family]] that the Skeeterskate is in.

==See also==
*[[Muckerskate]]

==References==
{{refs}}

{{p3enemies}}
{{p4enemies}}
[[Category:Water enemies]]
[[Category:Distant Tundra]]
[[Category:Twilight River]]
[[Category:Serene Shores]]
[[Category:Doppelgänger's Den]]
[[Category:Mission Mode]]
[[Category:Side Stories]]
[[Category:Bingo Battle]]