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Swoobat appears to based on a {{wp|New World leaf-nosed bat}}, though its fur makes it resemble in particular a {{wp|Honduran white bat}}. Sunlight filters through the leaves | Swoobat appears to based on a {{wp|New World leaf-nosed bat}}, though its fur makes it resemble in particular a {{wp|Honduran white bat}}. Sunlight filters through the leaves these bats sleep on and make their white fur appear green during the day, which would mirror Swoobat's {{Shiny}} form. | ||
It may be a literal interpretation of a {{wp|heart-nosed bat}}. It also resembles a {{wp|horseshoe bat}}. Swoobat's nose resembles a rubber stamp, befitting its signature move, {{m|Heart Stamp}}. Its prominent fangs may be inspired by {{wp|vampire bats}}. | It may be a literal interpretation of a {{wp|heart-nosed bat}}. It also resembles a {{wp|horseshoe bat}}. Swoobat's nose resembles a rubber stamp, befitting its signature move, {{m|Heart Stamp}}. Its prominent fangs may be inspired by {{wp|vampire bats}}. | ||