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The spitterspatter family is a family of waterbug-like creatures introduced in Pikmin 3, although the family went unclassified until Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It consists of two members, both belonging to the Gerridus genus.

Members[edit]

Muckerskate[edit]

Icon for the Muckerskate, from Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
Main article: Muckerskate.

Scientific name: Gerridus terraprojecta

The Muckerskate is an variant of the Skeeterskate in Pikmin 4. Rather than skate across water, it instead is found exclusively in mud hazards. It will draw and project mud onto your Pikmin squad, which instantly buries any that are hit. Like Skeeterskates, they can be defeated with a single Pikmin throw onto its head.

Skeeterskate[edit]

A render of a Skeeterskate from Pikmin 4.
Main article: Skeeterskate.

Scientific name: Gerridus clavomacula

The Skeeterskate is an enemy in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4, it is found exclusively in water. It draws water into a tank on its head, which it then can use to launch water projectiles onto the Pikmin squad. As such, it can be more dangerous to Winged Pikmin and Pikmin near the shore. Like Dwarf Bulborbs, it can be defeated with a Pikmin thrown onto its head.

Naming[edit]

"Spitterspatter" is a combination of "spitter" and "spatter", referencing the way members spit out water, and splatter it all over their targets.

The family genus Gerridus is derived from the real-world Gerridae family, which pond skaters belong to.

Names in other languages[edit]

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Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese ヒケシムシ科?
Hikeshi Mushi Ka
Firefighter bug family
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)
滅火蟲科
Flag of France French sapeurpompidés Firefighteridae The name comes from "sapeur-pompier" (firefighter) and the suffix "-idés" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names
Flag of Germany German Spuckkäfer Spitbugs
Flag of South Korea Korean 소방벌레 과
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Aquariumberídeos Aquariumidae The name is a portmanteau of "aquário" (aquarium) and the suffix "-ídeos" (-idae), which is used for naming animal family names
Flag of Spain Spanish Tiradores Shooters

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