User:TwistedMeow/Pokémon designed after animals

This is a list of Pokémon by the animal they are designed after. Only Pokémon with a distinctly identifiable origin are listed.

Amphibian Pokémon

Frog- and toad-based

Poliwag	Poliwhirl	Poliwrath	Politoed	Croagunk	Toxicroak
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Tympole	Palpitoad	Seismitoad	Froakie	Frogadier	Greninja
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Salamander-based

Wooper	Quagsire	Mudkip	Marshtomp	Swampert	Salandit	Salazzle
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Arthropod Pokémon

Ant-based

Durant
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Antlion-based

Trapinch	Vibrava	Flygon
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Bee- and wasp-based

Beedrill	Combee	Vespiquen	Naganadel
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Beetle-based

Pinsir	Ledyba	Ledian	Heracross	Karrablast	Escavalier	Grubbin	Vikavolt
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Caterpillar-based

Pokémon based on worms and bagworms.

Caterpie	Weedle	Pineco	Forretress	Wurmple
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Burmy	Wormadam	Sewaddle	Larvesta	Scatterbug
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Centipede-based

Venipede	Whirlipede	Scolipede
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Cicada-based

Paras	Parasect	Nincada	Ninjask	Shedinja
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Cockroach-based

Pheromosa

Cocoon-based

Metapod	Kakuna	Silcoon	Cascoon	Pupitar
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Shelgon	Swadloon	Spewpa	Charjabug
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Crustacean-based

Pokémon based on crabs, lobsters, etc.

Krabby	Kingler	Corphish	Crawdaunt	Dwebble	Crustle	Binacle
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Barbaracle	Clauncher	Clawitzer	Crabrawler	Crabominable	Wimpod	Golisopod

Cricket-based

Kricketot	Kricketune
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Dragonfly-based

Yanma	Yanmega
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Firefly-based

Volbeat	Illumise
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Fly-based

Cutiefly	Ribombee

Fulgoridae-based

Masquerain
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Gerridae-based

Surskit
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Lepidopteran-based

Pokémon based on butteflies and moths.

Butterfree	Venomoth	Beautifly	Dustox	Mothim	Volcarona	Vivillon
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Mantis-based

Scyther	Scizor	Fomantis	Lurantis
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Mite- and tick-based

Venonat	Joltik
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Mosquito-based

Buzzwole

Phylliidae-based

Leavanny
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Scorpion-based

Gligar	Gliscor	Skorupi	Drapion
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Spider-based

Spinarak	Ariados	Galvantula	Dewpider	Araquanid
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Trilobite-based

Kabuto	Kabutops
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Avian Pokémon

Bird-based

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of bird, which is why they are grouped separately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from pigeons, sparrows, swallows, starlings or hawks, but they are all of general mixed bird designs.

Pidgey	Pidgeotto	Pidgeot	Spearow	Fearow	Articuno	Zapdos	Moltres
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Natu	Xatu	Skarmory	Lugia	Ho-Oh	Swablu	Altaria	Starly
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Staravia	Staraptor	Tornadus Therian Forme	Spritzee	Hawlucha	Yveltal
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Crow-based

Murkrow	Honchkrow	Corviknight
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Dove-based

Pidove	Tranquill
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Duck-based

Psyduck	Golduck	Farfetch'd	Ducklett
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Eagle-based

Rufflet	Braviary
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Falcon-based

Talonflame

Galliform-based

Torchic	Combusken	Blaziken	Unfezant
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Honeycreeper-based

Oricorio Baile Style	Oricorio Pom Pom Style	Oricorio Pa'u Style	Oricorio Sensu Style

Ostrich-based

Doduo	Dodrio
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Owl-based

Hoothoot	Noctowl	Rowlet	Dartrix	Decidueye
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Parrot-based

Chatot
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Pelican-based

Pelipper
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Penguin-based

Delibird	Piplup	Prinplup	Empoleon
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Robin-based

Fletchling	Fletchinder

Seagull-based

Wingull
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Swallow-based

Taillow	Swellow
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Swan-based

Swanna
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Toucan-based

Toucannon

Vulture-based

Vullaby	Mandibuzz
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Woodpecker-based

Pikipek	Trumbeak

Cnidaria Pokémon

Coral-based

Corsola
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Jellyfish-based

Tentacool	Tentacruel	Frillish	Jellicent	Nihilego
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Dinocaridid Pokémon

Anomalocaris-based

Anorith	Armaldo
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Echinoderm Pokémon

Crinoid-based

Lileep	Cradily
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Sea cucumber-based

Pyukumuku

Starfish-based

Staryu	Starmie	Mareanie	Toxapex
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Fish Pokémon

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of fish, which is why they are grouped separately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from butterflyfish, discus, etc. but they are all of general mixed fish designs.

Luvdisc	Finneon	Lumineon
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Anglerfish-based

Chinchou	Lanturn
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Carp-based

Goldeen	Seaking	Magikarp
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Catfish-based

Whiscash
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Coelacanth-based

Relicanth
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Eel-based

Huntail
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Flatfish-based

Stunfisk
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Lamprey-based

Tynamo	Eelektrik	Eelektross
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Loach-based

Barboach
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Manta ray-based

Mantyke	Mantine
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Percoid-based

Remoraid	Feebas	Basculin
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Piranha-based

Carvanha
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Plectognathi-based

Qwilfish	Alomomola	Bruxish
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Sardine-based

Wishiwashi

Shark-based

Sharpedo	Gible	Gabite	Garchomp
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Syngnathidae-based

Pokémon based on seahorses, sea dragons, pipefish, etc.

Horsea	Seadra	Kingdra	Gorebyss	Skrelp	Dragalge
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Mammalian Pokémon

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of mammal, which is why they are grouped separately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from rhinoceroses, rabbits, etc. but they are all of general mixed designs.

Nidorina	Nidoqueen	Nidorino	Nidoking	Slowpoke	Slowbro	Slowking
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Eevee	Vaporeon	Jolteon	Flareon	Espeon	Umbreon	Leafeon
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Glaceon	Sylveon	Absol	Cobalion	Terrakion	Virizion
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Ailuridae-based

Stufful	Bewear

Anteater-based

Heatmor
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Bat-based

Zubat	Golbat	Crobat	Woobat	Swoobat	Noibat	Noivern	Lunala
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Bear-based

Munchlax	Snorlax	Teddiursa	Ursaring	Spinda
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Cubchoo	Beartic	Pancham	Pangoro
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Bovine-based

Pokémon based on cattles, bisons, etc.

Tauros	Miltank	Bouffalant
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Camel-based

Numel	Camerupt
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Canine-based

Pokémon based on dogs, wolves, foxes, etc.

Vulpix	Ninetales	Growlithe	Arcanine	Snubbull	Granbull	Houndour	Houndoom
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Smeargle	Zigzagoon	Linoone	Electrike	Manectric	Riolu	Lucario	Lillipup
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Herdier	Stoutland	Zorua	Zoroark	Fennekin	Braixen	Delphox	Furfrou
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Zygarde 10% Forme	Rockruff	Lycanroc	Yamper	Zacian	Zamazenta

Caprid-based

Pokémon based on sheeps, goats, etc.

Mareep	Flaaffy	Ampharos	Skiddo	Gogoat	Wooloo
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Deer-based

Stantler	Shaymin Sky Forme	Deerling	Sawsbuck	Xerneas
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Elephant-based

Phanpy	Donphan
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Equidae-based

Ponyta	Rapidash	Blitzle	Zebstrika	Keldeo	Mudbray	Mudsdale
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Feline-based

Pokémon based on cats, lions, tigers, etc.

Meowth	Persian	Raikou	Entei	Suicune	Skitty	Delcatty	Shinx
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Luxio	Luxray	Glameow	Purugly	Purrloin	Liepard	Landorus Therian Forme	Litleo
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Pyroar	Espurr	Meowstic	Litten	Torracat	Incineroar	Solgaleo	Zeraora

Giraffe-based

Girafarig
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Glyptodont-based

Chesnaught

Hedgehog-based

Shaymin Land Forme	Togedemaru
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Hippopotamus-based

Hippopotas	Hippowdon
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Hyena-based

Poochyena	Mightyena
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Kangaroo-based

Kangaskhan
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Koala-based

Komala

Mole-based

Diglett	Dugtrio	Drilbur	Excadrill
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Mongoose-based

Zangoose	Yungoos	Gumshoos
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Pangolin-based

Sandshrew	Sandslash
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Pig-based

Swinub	Piloswine	Mamoswine	Spoink	Grumpig	Tepig	Pignite	Emboar
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Pinniped-based

Pokémon based on marine mammals such as seals, walruses, etc.

Seel	Dewgong	Spheal	Sealeo	Walrein	Popplio	Brionne	Primarina
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Primate-based

Pokémon based on monkeys and apes.

Mankey	Primeape	Aipom	Ambipom	Vigoroth	Slaking	Meditite	Medicham	Chimchar	Monferno
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Infernape	Electivire	Pansage	Simisage	Pansear	Simisear	Panpour	Simipour	Darmanitan	Oranguru
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Passimian	Grookey

Rabbit-based

Nidoran♀	Nidoran♂	Azumarill	Whismur	Buneary	Lopunny
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Bunnelby	Diggersby	Magearna	Scorbunny

Rhinoceros-based

Rhyhorn	Rhydon	Rhyperior
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Rodent-based

Pokémon based on mice, rats, squirrels, beavers, hamsters, woodchucks, etc.

Rattata	Raticate	Pichu	Pikachu	Raichu	Azurill	Marill
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Bidoof	Bibarel	Pachirisu	Patrat	Watchog	Minccino	Cinccino
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Emolga	Chespin	Quilladin	Dedenne	Morpeko
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Skunk-based

Stunky	Skuntank
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Sloth-based

Slakoth	Vigoroth
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Tapir-based

Drowzee	Hypno	Munna	Musharna
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Weasel-based

Pokémon based on weasels, otters, ferrets, badgers, etc.

Cyndaquil	Quilava	Typhlosion	Sentret	Furret	Sneasel	Weavile
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Galarian Zigzagoon	Galarian Linoone	Obstagoon	Buizel	Floatzel	Oshawott	Dewott
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Samurott	Mienfoo	Mienshao
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Whale-based

Wailmer	Wailord	Kyogre
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Mollusc Pokémon

Bivalve-based

Shellder	Cloyster	Clamperl
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Cephalopod-based

Omanyte	Omastar	Octillery	Inkay	Malamar
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Gastropod-based

Pokémon based on slugs and snails.

Slugma	Magcargo	Shellos	Gastrodon	Phione	Manaphy
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Shelmet	Accelgor	Goomy	Sliggoo	Goodra
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Reptilian Pokémon

Note: the following Pokémon appear to not be based on specifically one type of reptile, which is why they are grouped separately. Some of them have names and looks that seem to draw from dinosaurs, tuataras, etc. but they are all of general mixed reptilian designs.

Bulbasaur	Ivysaur	Venusaur	Cubone	Marowak	Larvitar	Tyranitar	Thundurus Therian Forme
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Crocodile-based

Pokémon based on crocodiles and alligators.

Totodile	Croconaw	Feraligatr	Sandile	Krokorok	Krookodile
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Dinosaur-based

Chikorita	Bayleef	Meganium	Lairon	Aggron	Tropius
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Groudon	Cranidos	Rampardos	Shieldon	Bastiodon	Archen
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Archeops	Tyrunt	Tyrantrum	Amaura	Aurorus
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Lizard-based

Pokémon based on lizards, geckos, chameleons, etc.

Charmander	Charmeleon	Lickitung	Lickilicky	Treecko	Grovyle	Sceptile	Kecleon
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Scraggy	Scrafty	Helioptile	Heliolisk	Sobble
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Plesiosaur-based

Lapras
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Pterosaur-based

Aerodactyl
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Snake-based

Ekans	Arbok	Onix	Dunsparce	Steelix
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Seviper	Snivy	Servine	Serperior	Zygarde 50% Forme
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Turtle-based

Pokémon based on turtles and tortoises.

Squirtle	Wartortle	Blastoise	Golem	Torkoal	Turtwig
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Grotle	Torterra	Tirtouga	Carracosta	Turtonator	Drednaw
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