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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Quaxly appears to be based on a young {{wp|Crested (duck breed)|crested duck}}. The crest itself resembles a {{wp|beret}}, a {{wp|turban}}, or a {{wp|pompadour hairstyle}}. The teal colorations on its feet and crest may be inspired by the {{wp|blue-footed booby}}, or a visual pun on the {{wp|Eurasian teal|teal}} (a type of duck). | Quaxly appears to be based on a young {{wp|Crested (duck breed)|crested duck}} or a {{wp|crested duck|South American crested duck}}. The crest itself resembles a {{wp|beret}}, a {{wp|turban}}, or a {{wp|pompadour hairstyle}}. The teal colorations on its feet and crest may be inspired by the {{wp|blue-footed booby}}, or a visual pun on the {{wp|Eurasian teal|teal}} (a type of duck). Its behaviour may also be based on {{wp|hornpipe}} dancing. | ||
Quaxly's Pokédex entry in Scarlet could be a reference to the exotic origin of aforementioned species in regard to Iberia. The crested breed of ducks was introduced from the {{wp|Dutch East Indies}} and popularized in North America. Crested ducks and blue-footed boobies are native to South America. Given the carnival theme in its evolutions, this may also refer to the {{wp|Rio Carnival}}. | |||
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