Sporovid family

The sporovid family consists of 2 fungi-like creatures with similar characteristics. Although different sizes, they all have a yellow body, a red cap, and two strange and two stubby legs.

The only known genus in this family is Aspergilla, which consists of Puffstalks.

Members

Puffstool

Main article: Puffstool.

Official family unknown

The Puffstool is a normally harmless boss in Pikmin that when threatened is capable of converting the player's Pikmin into Mushroom Pikmin by releasing spores. It has 2 stubby legs and a big 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.

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

Trivia

• The family name Sporovid was first featured in the Prima guidebook for the original Pikmin game.
  • Although, the Prima guidebook is considered ambiguous canon, the fact that the Puffstalk's family was confirmed to be the same in-game, this likely means the Puffstalk's classification is correct.

See also

• Mushroom