POKEMON TAXONOMY

PHYLUM: Creatura

Pokemon in this Phylum are categorized by a resemblance to other living organisms (plants, animals, fungi, etc). This includes the majority of Egg Groups and therefore the majority of extant Pokemon.

Specifically, the Egg Groups which belong to this phylum are Monster, Human-Like, Bug, Flying, Field, Fairy, Grass, Dragon, and the 3 Water Egg Groups.

The superscript ^† signifies a Pokemon which is extinct in the wild.
The superscript ^? signifies a Pokemon whose status in the wild is unknown.

Creatura contains the following 7 classes (click the arrow to show/minimize the contained orders):

• Ascella

  From Latin "ascella" meaning "wing" (or "armpit").
  Pokemon in this class are easily recognized by the presence of a single set of folding wings which are often feathered, as well as their bipedalism (with some exceptions).
  Contains 2 orders.

  • Plumatida

    From Latin "plumata" meaning "feathered."
    The largest order of its class, Plumatida contains all Ascellans which have feathers.
    Contains 4 families.

    • Camuridae

      From Latin "camur" meaning "hooked."
      The Camurids are identified by their shorter necks and usually have wide-based, hooked beaks. Bright plumage is common, especially around the top of the head and around the eyes.
      Contains 4 genera.

      • Pigmentum

        From Latin "pigmentum" meaning "pigment" or "coloration."
        This genus contains the Camurids with exuberant plumage, as well as generally rounded bodies.
        Contains 6 species.

        • Pigmentum mirai
        

        Commonly: Natu, Xatu
        From Japanese 未来 (mirai) meaning "future."

        • Pigmentum kumori
        

        Commonly: Swablu, Altaria
        From Japanese 曇り (kumori) meaning "cloudy."

        • Pigmentum urusai
        

        Commonly: Chatot
        From Japanese 五月蠅い (urusai) meaning "noisy."

        • Pigmentum pahuu
        

        Commonly: Pikipek, Trumbeak, Toucannon
        From Hawaiian "pahū" menaing "blast."

        • Pigmentum hulahula
        

        Commonly: Oricorio
        From Hawaiian "hula hula," referring to dance.

        • Pigmentum ruidoso
        

        Commonly: Squawkabilly
        From Spanish "ruidoso" meaning "noisy."

      • Noctua

        From Latin "noctua" meaning "nocturnal" or "owl."
        Species of this genus are nocturnal and predate mostly on small, forest-dwelling Pokemon. They also sport an upright body, allowing them to perch on branches and observe their prey.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Noctua isshuu
        

        Commonly: Hoothoot, Noctowl
        From Japanese 一周 (isshū) meaning "round," but also in reference to the less common meaning "one full year."

        • Noctua pua
        

        Commonly: Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye
        From Hawaiian "pua" meaning "arrow."

        • ^?Noctua pua ronin
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        From Japanese 浪人 (rōnin), in reference to its apparent resemblance.

      • Predonum

        From Latin "predonum" meaning "predators."
        Pokemon in this family usually predate on smaller Pokemon, often forest-dwelling or fish Pokemon but not exclusively. They also feature mostly flat tail feathers and plumage on the top or back of the head.
        Contains 8 species.

        • Predonum hato
        

        Commonly: Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
        From Japanese 鳩 (hato) meaning "pigeon."

        • Predonum kyuukouka
        

        Commonly: Tailow, Swellow
        From Japanese 急降下 (kyūkōka) meaning "swoop."

        • Predonum kagitsume
        

        Commonly: Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
        From Japanese かぎづめ (kagitsume) meaning "hook" or "talon."

        • Predonum phasianus
        

        Commonly: Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant
        From Latin "phasianus" meaning "pheasant."

        • Predonum americanus
        

        Commonly: Rufflet, Braviary
        From Latin "Americanus" meaning "American."

        • ^?Predonum americanus hokkaido
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        From Japanese 北海道 (Hokkaidō), the region of Japan for which Hisui is based.

        • Predonum ossis
        

        Commonly: Vullaby, Mandibuzz
        From Latin "ossis" meaning "bones."

        • Predonum incendie
        

        Commonly: Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame
        From French "incendie" meaning "fire" or "conflagration."

      • Tenebris

        From Latin "tenebris" meaning "darkness."
        The beaks of the members of this genus are more rounded than in other genera. They also possess darker plumage.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Tenebris kurai
        

        Commonly: Murkrow, Honchkrow
        From Japanese 暗い (kurai) meaning "dark."

        • Tenebris knight
        

        Commonly: Rookidee, Corvisquire, Corviknight
        

    • Acuidae

      From Latin "acus" meaning "needle."
      The Acuids mostly possess a long, sharp beak and/or a slim, thin neck.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Collum

        From Latin "collum" meaning "neck" or "stalk."
        Members of this genus have a long neck, but shorter legs.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Collum takai
        

        Commonly: Spearow, Fearow
        From Japanese 高い (takai) meaning "high."

        • Collum yoroi
        

        Commonly: Skarmory
        From Japanese 鎧 (yoroi) meaning "armor."

      • Pulvinus

        From Latin "pulvinus" meaning "cushion," for the resemblance to a pin cushion.
        The defining feature of this genus is both long neck and long legs extending from a round body.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Pulvinus hydra
        

        Commonly: Doduo, Dodrio
        From the Hydra, the multi-headed beast of legend.

        • Pulvinus cleopatra
        

        Commonly: Flittle, Espartha
        From Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen.

        • Pulvinus bombardear
        

        Commonly: Bombirdier
        From Spanish "bombardear" meaning "to bomb."

        • Pulvinus flamenco
        

        Commonly: Flamigo
        From Spanish "flamenco," referring to both the dance and the bird.

    • Fulixidae

      From Latin "fulix" meaning "waterfowl."
      The Fulixids are defined by their near ubiquitous inclusion in the Water 1 Egg Group, as well as webbed feet. These Pokemon habitate mostly around aquatic environments.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Anatis

        From Latin "anatis" meaning "duck."
        These Pokemon all have wide, flattish bills. This genus also contains the only exception to the Water 1 Egg Group, Farfetch'd (Anatis kamonegi).
        Contains 3 species.

        • Anatis kamonegi
        

        Commonly: Farfetch'd
        From Japanese 鴨葱 (kamonegi), the shortened version of a phrase that can be translated as "a duck comes bearing spring onions."

        • Anatis kamonegi animosus
        

        Galarian subspecies.
        Commonly: Farfetch'd, Sirfetch'd
        From Latin "animosus" meaning "courageous."

        • Anatis cygnus
        

        Commonly: Ducklett, Swanna
        From Latin "cygnus" meaning "swan" (also for the genus Cygnus, which swans belong to).

        • Anatis copete
        

        Commonly: Quaxly, Quaxwell, Quaquaval
        From Spanish "copete" meaning "pompadour" or "crest."

      • Haustus

        From Latin "haustus" meaning "gulp" or "swallow."
        Pokemon of this genus exhibit "swooping" hunting behavior, and two of the three members have beaks adapted to gulping or carrying food or items.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Haustus hakobu
        

        Commonly: Wingull, Pelipper
        From Japanese 運ぶ (hakobu) meaning "transport" or "carry."

        • Haustus gulosus
        

        Commonly: Cramorant
        From Latin "gulosus" meaning "gluttonous."

        • Haustus tormentosus
        

        Commonly: Wattrel, Kilowattrel
        From Spanish "tormentosa/tormentoso" meaning "stormy."

    • Falsumrostridae

      From Latin "falsum rostra" meaning "false face."
      The Falsumrostrids are feathered Ascellans whose beaks are not fully formed.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Manus

        From Latin "manus" meaning "hand" or "forearm."
        The genus of Falsumrostrids which contains those Pokemon whose wings are punctuated with clawed digits.
        Contains 2 species.

        • ^†Manus antiqua
        

        Commonly: Archen, Archeops
        From Latin "antiqua" meaning "antique" or "ancient."

        • Manus musculaire
        

        Commonly: Hawlucha
        From French "musculaire" meaning "muscular."

      • Ovum

        From Latin "ovum" meaning "egg."
        With a single species, this genus contains the only Falsumrostrid without claws.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Ovum angelicus
        

        Commonly: Togepi, Togetic, Togekiss
        From Latin "angelicus" meaning "angelic."

  • Ligamentida

    From Latin "ligamentum" meaning "ligament."
    Ascellans without feathers are grouped into this order, and generally have webbed wings.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Vespertilidae

      From Latin "vespertilio" meaning "bat" (the animal), as well as from the genus of bats of the same name.
      Vespertilids are cave- or forest-dwelling, nocturnal Pokemon. Fangs are present, but diet is not necessarily carnivorous.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Vellus

        From Latin "vellus" meaning "fur" or "fleece."
        Instead of feathers, members of this genus possess a fur analogue, resembling the Capillians'.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Vellus amabilia
        

        Commonly: Woobat, Swoobat
        From Latin "amabilia" meaning "lovely."

        • Vellus forte
        

        Commonly: Noibat, Noivern
        From French "forte" meaning "loud."

      • Carnis

        From Latin "carnis" meaning "of the flesh."
        This genus contains a single species with no covering. It is also almost exclusively hematophagic.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Carnis sanguis
        

        Commonly: Zubat, Golbat, Crobat
        From Latin "sanguis" meaning "blood."

    • Maxillidae

      From Latin "maxilla" meaning "jaw."
      The lone member of this family has an oversized jaw, as compared to the roughly in-line jaws of the Vespertilidae family or the beaks (true and false) of the Plumatida order.
      Contains 1 genus.

      • Fossilia

        From Latin "fossilia" meaning "fossil."
        This genus contains a single, extinct species, only known from its revived fossil.
        Contains 1 species.

        • ^†Fossilia vitiosus
        

        Commonly: Aerodactyl
        From Latin "vitiosus" meaning "vicious."

• Insectoria

  From Latin "insectorum" meaning "insect."
  The largest identifier of Pokemon in this class is the Bug typing, but this is mostly coincidental. Pokemon in this class often have segmented bodies and an exoskeleton. When wings are present, they are film-like and usually exist in several sets. Compound eyes are also common.
  Contains 2 orders.

  • Arachnida

    From Greek "arachni" meaning "spider."
    Pokemon in this class, while being Insectorians and of the Bug Typing, have more in common with creatures that are not insects, such as spiders, crustaceans, etc.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Arachnidae

      From Greek "arachni" meaning "spider."
      The Pokemon resembling scorpions and spiders belong to this family.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Arachnus

        From Greek "arachni" meaning "spider."
        This genus is reserved for the true spider Pokemon; they have two main body segments, and most produce webs.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Arachnus ito
        

        Commonly: Spinarak, Ariados
        From Japanese 糸 (ito) meaning "string" or "thread."

        • Arachnus paralysis
        

        Commonly: Joltik, Galvantula
        From Latin "paralysis" with the same meaning as English.

        • Arachnus ohu
        

        Commonly: Dewpider, Araquanid
        From Hawaiian "ʻōhū" meaning "bubble."

        • Arachnus redondo
        

        Commonly: Tarountula, Spidops
        From Spanish "redondo/redonda" meaning "round."

      • Scorpius

        From Latin "scorpius" meaning "scorpion."
        Likewise, this genus is reserved for the true scorpion Pokemon; their bodys are segmented and they have a tail with a stinger.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Scorpius hishou
        

        Commonly: Gligar, Gliscor
        From Japanese 飛翔 (hishō) meaning "flying" or "soaring."

        • Scorpius oni
        

        Commonly: Skorupi, Drapion
        From Japanese 鬼 (oni) meaning "ogre."

    • Crustidae

      From Latin "crusta" meaning "shell."
      The Arachnids which do not specifically resemble spiders or scorpions belong to this order.
      Contains 3 genera.

      • Carcinus

        From Latin "carcinus" meaning "crab."
        Those Crustids with claws belong to this genus.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Carcinus domus
        

        Commonly: Dwebble, Crustle
        From Latin "domus" meaning "house."

        • Carcinus haalele
        

        Commonly: Wimpod, Golisopod
        From Hawaiian "haalele" meaning "leave."

      • Pedibus

        From Latin "pedibus" meaning "legged."
        Crustids with many legs and long, segmented bodies belong to this genus.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Pedibus venenatum
        

        Commonly: Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede
        From Latin "venenatum" meaning "poisonous."

        • Pedibus inigne
        

        Commonly: Sizzlipede, Centiskorch
        From Latin "in igne" meaning "on fire."

      • Limaxus

        From Latin "limax" meaning "snail" or "slug."
        The Crustids which are more mollusk-like (ie, have no claws and few limbs) belong to this genus.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Limaxus celerrimus
        

        Commonly: Shelmet, Accelgor
        From Latin "celerrimus" meaning "very fast."

  • Entomida

    From Greek "éntomo" meaning "insect."
    The Entomida order contains all of the Insectorians which have clear reference to real-world insects.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Metamorphidae

      From Greek "metamorfóno" meaning "transform."
      The Metamorphs are those Entomidans which have distinct larval and adult stages.
      Contains 4 genera.

      • Chrysalus

        From Greek "chrysallída" meaning "chrysalis."
        Contains those Metamorphs which have a fully distinct intermediary pupal stage between larval and adult.
        Contains 7 species.

        • Chrysalus kona
        

        Commonly: Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree
        From Japanese 粉 (kona) meaning "powder."

        • Chrysalus sasu
        

        Commonly: Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill
        From Japanese 刺す (sasu) meaning "stab" or "sting."

        • Chrysalus sericeus
        

        Commonly: Wurmple, Silcoon, Beautifly, Cascoon, Dustox
        From Latin "sericeus" meaning "silky."

        • Chrysalus sericeus kirei
        

        From Japanese 綺麗 (kirei) meaning "pretty."

        • Chrysalus sericeus hokori
        

        From Japanese ほこり (hokori) meaning "dust."

        • Chrysalus foliatus
        

        Commonly: Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny
        From Latin "foliatus" meaning "leafy" or "foliated."

        • Chrysalus motif
        

        Commonly: Scatterbug, Spewpa, Vivillon
        From French "motif" meaning "pattern."

        • Chrysalus uila
        

        Commonly: Grubbin, Charjabug, Vikavolt
        From Hawaiian "uila" meaning "lightning."

        • Chrysalus cerebrum
        

        Commonly: Blipbug, Dottler, Orbeetle
        From Latin "cerebrum" meaning "brain."

      • Saltus

        From Latin "saltus" meaning "jump" or "leap."
        The Metamorphs which do not have a middle pupal stage but do develop wings during their metamorphosis (as in, start without, end with) belong to this genus.
        Contains 6 species.

        • Saltus zenchikei
        

        Commonly: Venonat, Venomoth
        From Japanese 全地形 (zenchikei) meaning "all terrain."

        • Saltus kowai
        

        Commonly: Surskit, Masquerain
        From Japanese 怖い (kowai) meaning "scary."

        • Saltus sabaku
        

        Commonly: Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon
        From Japanese 砂漠 (sabaku) meaning "desert."

        • Saltus gaito
        

        Commonly: Burmy, Wormadam, Mothim
        From Japanese 外套 (gaitō) meaning "cloak" or "mantle."

        • Saltus solis
        

        Commonly: Larvesta, Volcarona
        From Latin "solis" meaning "sun."

        • Saltus nivalis
        

        Commonly: Snom, Frosmoth
        From Latin "nivalis" meaning "snowy" or "wintry."

      • Alatus

        From Latin "alatus" meaning "winged."
        Metamorphs which possess wings in both the larval and adult stages belong to this genus.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Alatus hayai
        

        Commonly: Nincada, Ninjask
        From Japanese 速い (hayai) meaning "fast."

        • Alatus amai
        

        Commonly: Combee, Vespiquen
        From Japanese 甘い (amai) meaning "sweet."

      • Nonalatus

        From Latin "alatus" meaning "winged," with the prefix "non."
        The Pokemon in this genus have a larval and adult stage, but do not have an intermediary pupal stage and do not develop wings.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Nonalatus patada
        

        Commonly: Nymble, Lokix
        From Spanish "patada" meaning "kick."

    • Idemidae

      From Latin "idem" meaning "same."
      The Pokemon in this class do not undergo major metamorphosis throughout their life; that is, the adult and juvenile of the species share most major features in body plan.
      Contains 4 genera.

      • Liberumalis

        From "liberum alis" meaning "free wings."
        Pokemon of this genus possess wings of a thin filament, which fold freely over the body when not in use (ie, do not have a protective covering).
        Contains 5 species.

        • Liberumalis hasami
        

        Commonly: Scyther, Scizor
        From Japanese 鋏 (hasami) meaning "scissors."

        • ^?Liberumalis hasami saku
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        Commonly: Kleavor
        From Japanese 裂く (saku) meaning "cleave."

        • Liberumalis koroshi
        

        Commonly: Yanma, Yanmega
        From Japanese 殺し (koroshi) meaning "slaughter."

        • Liberumalis hikari
        

        Commonly: Volbeat, Illumise
        From Japanese 光 (hikari) meaning "light" or "shine."

        • Liberumalis ongaku
        

        Commonly: Kricketot, Kricketune
        From Japanese 音楽 (ongaku) meaning "music."

        • Liberumalis oluolu
        

        Commonly: Cutiefly, Ribombee
        From Hawaiian "ʻoluʻolu" meaning "cute."

      • Scarabaeus

        From "scarabaeus" meaning "beetle" or "scarab."
        This genus contains the Idemids which have wings that are usually covered by a protective elytra, regardless of whether those wings are able to be used for flight.
        Contains 5 species.

        • Scarabaeus strinxit
        

        Commonly: Pinsir
        From Latin "strinxit" meaning "pinched."

        • Scarabaeus hoshizora
        

        Commonly: Ledyba, Ledian
        From Japanese 星空 (hoshizora) meaning "starry sky."

        • Scarabaeus sai
        

        Commonly: Heracross
        From Japanese 犀 (sai) meaning "rhinoceros."

        • Scarabaeus loricatus
        

        Commonly: Karrablast, Escavalier
        From Latin "loricatus" meaning "armored."

        • Scarabaeus rodante
        

        Commonly: Rellor, Rabsca
        From Spanish "rodante" meaning "rolling."

      • Fundatus

        From Latin "fundatus" meaning "on firm ground."
        Idemids which do not posses wings and have six limbs belong to this genus.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Fundatus enokidake
        

        Commonly: Paras, Parasect
        From Japanese 榎茸 (enokidake) meaning "mushroom."

        • Fundatus durabilis
        

        Commonly: Durant
        From Latin "durabilis" meaning "durable."

      • Limus

        From Latin "limus" meaning "slime."
        The bug Pokemon in this genus do not have wings, but also do not have a defined number of ambulatory limbs.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Limus matsu
        

        Commonly: Pinceo, Forretress
        From Japanese 松 (matsu) meaning "pine tree."

        • Limus nebaneba
        

        Commonly: Shuckle
        From Japanese ねばねばした (nebanebashita) meaning "sticky."

• Draconia

  From Latin "dracones" meaning "dragons."
  Pokemon in this class have reptilian and/or draconic features. This commonly includes scales, scutes, fangs, claws, and leathery skin. Dragon Typing is prevalent, and many members of this class are quite strong.
  Contains 2 orders.

  • Crurida

    From Latin "crura" meaning "legs."
    Draconians which start and end their life cycle with legs are sorted into this order.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Terridae

      From Latin "terra" meaning "land."
      Cruridans which are unable to fly and do not grow wings belong to this family.
      Contains 3 genera.

      • Unicus

        From Latin "unicus" meaning "singular" or "unique."
        This genus contains the Terrids which are mostly precocial - do not change in much other than size from hatching to adulthood.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Unicus volatilis
        

        Commonly: Turtonator
        From Latin "volatilis" meaning "volatile."

        • Unicus hoaloha
        

        Commonly: Drampa
        From Hawaiian "hoaloha" meaning "friend."

        • Unicus stabilis
        

        Commonly: Duraludon, Archaludon
        From Latin "stabilis" meaning "stable" as a synonym for "durable."

      • Duplus

        From Latin "duplum" meaning "double."
        Contains the Terrids with two stages of development.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Duplus calcitrosus
        

        Commonly: Scraggy, Scrafty
        From Latin "calcitrosus" meaning "kicking" or "stubborn."

        • Duplus soleil
        

        Commonly: Helioptile, Heliolisk
        From French "soleil" meaning "sun."

        • ^†Duplus tyran
        

        Commonly: Tyrunt, Tyrantrum
        From French "tyran" meaning "tyrant."

        • Duplus wahine
        

        Commonly: Salandit, Salazzle
        From Hawaiian "wahine" meaning "woman."

      • Triplus

        From Latin "triplus" meaning "triple."
        Terrids which have three distinct phases of development in their life cycle belong to this genus.
        Contains 5 species.

        • Triplus shinrin
        

        Commonly: Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile
        From Japanese 森林 (shinrin) meaning "forest."

        • Triplus pistris
        

        Commonly: Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
        From Latin "pistris" meaning "shark" or "sea-monster."

        • Triplus securis
        

        Commonly: Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus
        From Latin "securis" meaning both "ax" and less commonly "mortal blow."

        • Triplus deragona
        

        Commonly: Jangmo-o, Hakamo-o, Kommo-o
        From (possibly) Hawaiian "deragona" meaning "dragon" (unsure if accurate).

        • Triplus helada
        

        Commonly: Frigibax, Arctibax, Baxcalibur
        From Spanish "helada" meaning "frost" or "freeze."

    • Caelidae

      From Latin "caelum" meaning "sky."
      Cruridans which can fly, or gain the ability to do so throughout their lifetime, are part of this family.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Hydraesicut

        From Latin "hydrae sicut" meaning "hydra-like."
        The Pokemon in this genus ends its lifetime with more than one head and mouth.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Hydraesicut truculentus
        

        Commonly: Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon
        From Latin "truculentus" meaning "brutal."

      • Capitum

        From Latin "capitum" meaning "head."
        The Pokemon in this genus only have a single head throughout their lifetime.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Capitum kaen
        

        Commonly: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
        From Japanese 火炎 (kaen) meaning "flame" or "blaze."

        • Capitum negaigoto
        

        Commonly: Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
        From Japanese 願い事 (negaigoto) meaning "wish," "prayer," "dream," or "desire."

        • Capitum caverna
        

        Commonly: Druddigon
        From Latin "caverna" meaning "cavern."

  • Noncrurida

    From Latin "non crura" meaning "no legs."
    Draconians which start life without legs belong to this order, even those that may develop them.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Serperidae

      From Latin "serpere" meaning "crawl."
      The Serperids start and end their lives without legs or arms.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Serpens

        From Latin "serpens" meaning "snake."
        Those in this genus live on land.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Serpens kao
        

        Commonly: Ekans, Arbok
        From Japanese 顔 (kao) meaning "face."

        • Serpens kiba
        

        Commonly: Seviper
        From Japanese 牙 (kiba) meaning "fang."

        • Serpens arenosus
        

        Commonly: Silicobra, Sandaconda
        From Latin "arenosus" meaning "sandy."

      • Piscis

        From Latin "piscis" meaning "fish."
        Pokemon in this genus live in aquatic environments.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Piscis uzumaki
        

        Commonly: Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
        From Japanese 渦巻き (uzumaki) meaning "whirlpool."

        • Piscis utsukushi
        

        Commonly: Feebas, Milotic
        From Japanese 美しい (utsukushī) meaning "beautiful."

        • Piscis varech
        

        Commonly: Skrelp, Dragalge
        From French "varech" meaning "kelp."

    • Crescentidae

      From Latin "crescente" meaning "growing."
      The Crescentids are the Noncruridans which grow legs throughout their lifetimes.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Solida

        From Latin "solida" meaning "solid."
        The Crescentids which have a mostly solid form are sorted into this genus.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Solida todai
        

        Commonly: Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
        From Japanese 灯台 (tōdai) meaning "lighthouse" for its penchant for guiding ships home.

        • Solida pomum
        

        Commonly: Applin
        From Latin "pomum" meanning "fruit" or "apple."

        • Solida pomum acidus
        

        Tart subspecies.
        Commonly: Flapple
        From Latin "acidus" meaning "tart" or "acidic."

        • Solida pomum melliculus
        

        Sweet subspecies.
        Commonly: Appletun
        From Latin "melliculus" meaning "sweet" or "sugary."

        • Solida pomum confitada
        

        Candy subspecies.
        Commonly: Dipplin, Hydrapple
        From Spanish "fruta confitada" meaning "candied fruit."

      • Pituita

        From Latin "pituita" meaning "phlegm" or "slime."
        Those in this genus have a body which is less solid, or equivalently covered in mucus.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Pituita gluant
        

        Commonly: Goomy, Sliggoo, Goodra
        From French "gluant" meaning "sticky."

        • ^?Pituita gluant jinchigou
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        From Japanese 陣地壕 (jinchi gō) meaning "bunker."

• Herbae

  From Latin "herba" meaning "herbs" or "grass."
  Pokemon in this class incorporate plants, fungi, or photosynthesis into their physiology in some way. The Grass Typing is nearly ubiquitous, with one exception (Comfey (Petala lei)).
  Contains 3 orders.

  • Fungida

    From Latin "fungus" meaning "mushroom."
    The Fungidans are made of mushrooms, in whole or in part.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Ambulatidae

      From Latin "ambulatio" meaning "walking."
      The Ambulatids possess locomotive extremities.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Tentamenta

        From Latin "tentamenta" meaning "tentacles."
        The sole member of this genus has appendages bearing superficial resemblance to cephalopodic tentacles.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Tentamenta medusa
        

        Commonly: Toedscool, Toedscruel
        From Spanish "medusa" meaning "jellyfish."

      • Cursus

        From Latin "cursus" meaning "running."
        Those within this genus have two appendages for ambulation which resemble legs.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Cursus panchi
        

        Commonly: Shroomish, Breloom
        From Japanese パンチ (panchi) meaning "punch."

        • Cursus faile
        

        Commonly: Morelull, Shiinotic
        From Hawaiian "faile" meaning "fairy."

    • Sedentaridae

      From Latin "sedentarius" meaning "sedentary" or "sitting."
      Those of this family possess no appendages developed for locomotion.
      Contains 1 genus.

      • Dolus

        From Latin "dolus" meaning "trick."
        The sole member of this genus is adapted to tricking trainers and other Pokemon into believing it is a lost Pokeball, a convergent trait to that of Electrode (Genus species).
        Contains 1 species.

        • Dolus glomerorum
        

        Commonly: Foongus, Amoonguss
        From Latin "glomerorum" meaning "spore."

  • Plantida

    From Latin "plant" meaning the same as in English.
    The Plantidans bear more resemblance to true plants, rather than fungi like the Fungidans or animals like the Animida.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Arboridae

      From Latin "arbor" meaning "tree."
      The Arborids have identifiable trunk structures akin to that of true trees. Leaves are also ubiquitous.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Seminibus

        From Latin "seminibus" meaning "seeds."
        Those of this genus begin life resembling seeds.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Seminibus kokonattsu
        

        Commonly: Exeggcute, Exeggutor
        From Japanese ココナッツ (kokonattsu) meaning "coconuts."

        • Seminibus kokonattsu deragona
        

        Alolan subspecies.
        From Hawaiian "deragona" meaning "dragon."

        • Seminibus tengu
        

        Commonly: Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
        From Japanese 天狗 (tengu), a yōkai to which Shiftry bears resemblance.

      • Nonseminibus

        From Latin "non seminibus" meaning "not seeds."
        Predictably, the Arborids in this genus do not resemble seeds during their life.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Nonseminibus banana
        

        Commonly: Tropius
        From "banana."

        • Nonseminibus yuki
        

        Commonly: Snover, Abomasnow
        From Japanese 雪 (yuki) meaning "snow."

    • Floridae

      From Latin "floreo" meaning "flower."
      The Florids possess either a flower-like or a fruit-like appendage as a large fixture of their anatomy, with the exception of Vineis.
      Contains 6 genera.

      • Crinitus

        From Latin "crinitus" meaning "fluffy."
        The defining trait of this genus is the "fluffiness" of the adult stage.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Crinitus fuwafuwa
        

        Commonly: Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
        From Japanese ふわふわ (fuwafuwa) meaning "fluffy."

        • Crinitus byssum
        

        Commonly: Cottonee, Whimsicott
        From Latin "byssum" meaning "cotton."

        • Crinitus aphaca
        

        Commonly: Gossifleur, Eldegloss
        From Latin "aphaca" meaning "dandelion."

      • Petala

        From Latin "petala" meaning "petals."
        Present in this genus is a showing of a large, petaled flower as a major part of the body plan. Distinguished from Fructus by the lack of fruiting, and especially from Carnivorus by the lack of meat digestion.
        Contains 5 species.

        • Petala kaori
        

        Commonly: Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
        From Japanese 香り (kaori) meaning "aroma."

        • Petala himawari
        

        Commonly: Sunkern, Sunflora
        From Japanese ひまわり (himawari) meaning "sunflower."

        • Petala bara
        

        Commonly: Budew, Roselia, Roserade
        From Japanese 薔薇 (bara) meaning "rose."

        • Petala lilium
        

        Commonly: Petilil, Lilligant
        From Latin "lilium" meaning "lily."

        • ^?Petala lilium yuri
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        From Japanese ユリ (yuri) meaning "lily."

        • Petala lei
        

        Commonly: Comfey
        From Hawaiian "lei," the garland which it resembles.

      • Fructus

        From Latin "fructus" meaning "fruit."
        This genus contains the Florids which bear fruit.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Fructus sakuranbo
        

        Commonly: Cherubi, Cherrim
        From Japanese 桜んぼ (sakuranbo) meaning "cherries."

        • Fructus hehi
        

        Commonly: Bounsweet, Steenee, Tsareena
        From Hawaiian "hehi" meaning "stomp."

        • Fructus olivos
        

        Commonly: Smoliv, Dolliv, Arboliva
        From Spanish "olivos" meaning "olives."

        • Fructus picante
        

        Commonly: Capsakid, Scovillain
        From Spanish "picante" meaning "spicy."

      • Carnivorus

        From Latin "carnivorus" meaning "carnivorous."
        The defining trait of this genus is the ability to digest prey creatures, although not without exception (Bellossom, Carnivorus nioi odoru, does not predate).
        Contains 3 species.

        • Carnivorus nioi
        

        Commonly: Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume
        From Japanese 臭い (nioi) meaning "odor."

        • Carnivorus nioi odoru
        

        Divergent subspecies.
        Commonly: Bellossom
        From Japanese 踊る (odoru) meaning "dance."

        • Carnivorus hitaki
        

        Commonly: Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel
        From Japanese ヒタキ (hitaki) meaning "flycatcher."

        • Carnivorus kinboshi
        

        Commonly: Carnivine
        From Japanese 金星 (kinboshi) meaning "Venus," after the Venus flytrap which Carnivine resembles.

      • Vineis

        From Latin "vineis" meaning "vines."
        Those withing this genus are made primarily of vines, or utilize them to great extent in their physiology.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Vineis motsureta
        

        Commonly: Tangela, Tangrowth
        From Japanese もつれた (motsureta) meaning "tangled."

        • Vineis spinae
        

        Commonly: Ferroseed, Ferrothorn
        From Latin "spinae" meaning "thorns."

      • Spicis

        From Latin "spicis" meaning "spikes."
        Those in this genus have relatively small flowers. Additionally, their bodies are covered in small thorns.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Spicis saboten
        

        Commonly: Cacnea, Cacturne
        From Japanese 仙人掌 (saboten) meaning "cactus."

        • Spicis maraca
        

        Commonly: Maractus
        From "maraca."

  • Animida

    From "animal."
    The Animidans more closely resemble animals with peripheral plant-like features than being wholly plant- or fungus-like.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Rectidae

      From Latin "rectus" meaning "upright."
      The Rectids feature upright posture in adulthood.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Pseudocapillus

        From prefix "pseudo-" meaning "false" and "Capillia," the class of Creatura.
        Pokemon in this genus share some features with those in the class of Capillia, namely, an analogue to fur or hair.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Pseudocapillus simia
        

        Commonly: Grookey, Thwackey, Rillaboom
        From Latin "simia" meaning "monkey."

        • Pseudocapillus gato
        

        Commonly: Sprigatito, Floragato, Meowscarada
        From Spanish "gato" meaning "cat."

      • Magnumfolius

        From Latin "magnum folium" meaning "big leaf."
        This genus of Rectids most importantly present no fur analogue, and also have leaves as a large portion of their anatomy.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Magnumfolius kappa
        

        Commonly: Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
        From Japanese 河童 (kappa), a creature of Japanese folklore which Ludicolo resembles.

        • Magnumfolius serpensus
        

        Commonly: Snivy, Servine, Serperior
        From Latin "serpens" meaning "snake."

        • Magnumfolius orchid
        

        Commonly: Fomantis, Lurantis
        From "orchid."

    • Gibbidae

      From Latin "gibbum" meaning "hunch."
      The Gibbids are quadrupedal in adulthood. They also resemble reptiles and amphibians, but this is more or less coincidental.
      Contains 1 genus.

      • Dorsum

        From Latin "dorsum" meaning "back."
        The members of this genus have large plants growing from their backs in adulthood.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Dorsum kaeru
        

        Commonly: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
        From Japanese 蛙 (kaeru) meaning "frog" or "toad."

        • Dorsum kame
        

        Commonly: Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
        From Japanese 亀 (kame) meaning "turtle" or "tortoise."

• Capillia

  From Latin "capillus" meaning "hair."
  A predominant feature of Pokemon in this class is the presence of hair, fur, or wool as well as the presence of substantial fat and muscle tissues. Early members of the class, however, diverged soon enough that these adaptations are not universal; members of the order Chorismallida have evolved similarly to those of other classes. Capillia is the largest of the Creatura classes.
  Contains 3 orders.

  • Mallida

    From Greek "malliá" meaning "hair."
    The Mallidans are the largest order of their class, composed of the Capillians which have fur or hair and do not show significant resemblance to humans or primates.
    Contains 6 families.

    • Troktidae

      From Greek "troktikó" meaning "rodent."
      The Troktids are generally small-to-large Pokemon which often exhibit gnawing behavior and lack canine teeth.
      Contains 6 genera.

      • Lepus

        From Latin "lepus" meaning "rabbit."
        Those of this genus are identified most easily by long, floppy ears and well-developed hind leg muscles.
        Contains 9 species.

        • Lepus hari
        

        Commonly: Nidoran, Nidorina, Nidorino, Nidoqueen, Nidoking
        From Japanese 針 (hari) meaning "needle."

        • Lepus kashu
        

        Commonly: Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff
        From Japanese 歌手 (kashu) meaning "singer" or "vocalist."

        • Lepus aoi
        

        Commonly: Azurill, Marill, Azumarill
        From Japanese 青い (aoi) meaning "blue."

        • Lepus sasayaki
        

        Commonly: Whismure, Loudred, Exploud
        From Japanese 囁き (sasayaki) meaning "whisper" or "murmur."

        • Lepus ashi
        

        Commonly: Buneary, Lopunny
        From Japanese 足 (ashi) meaning "legs."

        • Lepus nescio
        

        Commonly: Audino
        From Latin "nescio" meaning "to be ignorant."

        • Lepus boue
        

        Commonly: Bunnelby, Diggersby
        From French "boue" meaning "mud" or "dirt."

        • Lepus cristal
        

        Commonly: Carbink
        From French "cristal" meaning "crystal."

        • Lepus calcitro
        

        Commonly: Scorbunny, Raboot, Cinderace
        From Latin "calcitro" meaning "kicker" or "rowdy."

      • Subterrenus

        From Latin "subterrenus" meaning "underground."
        The Pokemon in this genus are adapted to living and tunneling underground.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Subterrenus kan
        

        Commonly: Diglett, Dugtrio
        From Japanese 管 (kan) meaning "tube" or "pipe."

        • Subterrenus kan lauoho
        

        Alolan subspecies.
        From Hawaiian "lauoho" meaning "hair."

        • Subterrenus cuniculum
        

        Commonly: Drilbur, Excadrill
        From Latin "cuniculum" meaning "tunnel."

      • Spinosus

        From Latin "spinosus" meaning "spiny."
        The adults of this genus possess protective spines along their dorsal region.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Spinosus kurukuru
        

        Commonly: Sandshrew, Sandslash
        From Japanese くるくるする (kurukurusuru) meaning "to curl up."

        • Spinosus kurukuru anuanu
        

        Alolan subspecies.
        From Hawaiian "anuanu" meaning "cold."

        • Spinosus herisson
        

        Commonly: Chespin, Quilladin, Chestnaught
        From French "hérisson" meaning "hedgehog."

      • Cadus

        From Latin "cadus" meaning "cask" or "barrel."
        The Troktids who have large, usually quadrupedal adult bodies (and various amounts of internal liquid) are sorted into this genus.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Cadus tateru
        

        Commonly: Bidoof, Bibarel
        From Japanese 建てる (tateru) meaning "to build" or "to construct."

        • Cadus odor
        

        Commonly: Stunky, Skuntank
        From "odor."

      • Musus

        From Latin "mus" meaning "mouse."
        Musus contains the Pokemon which resemble mice, rats, or squirrels that DO NOT have the iconic "electric pouch" adaptation unique to the Pikachu genus.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Musus nezumi
        

        Commonly: Rattata, Raticate
        From Japanese 鼠 (nezumi) meaning "mouse" or "rat."

        • Musus nezumi pouli
        

        Alolan subspecies.
        From Hawaiian "pouli" meaning "dark."

        • Musus mundus
        

        Commonly: Minccino, Cinccino
        From Latin "mundus" meaning "clean."

        • Musus maxilla
        

        Commonly: Skwovet, Greedent
        From Latin "maxilla" meaning "cheek."

        • Musus familia
        

        Commonly: Tandemaus, Maushold
        From Spanish "familia" meaning "family."

      • Pikachu

        From "Pikachu."
        As the name of the genus suggests, the Pokemon of this clade all have similar features to Pikachu (Pikachu pikachu), namely an "electric pouch" adaptation.
        Contains 9 species.

        • Pikachu pikachu
        

        Commonly: Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu
        From "Pikachu."

        • Pikachu pikachu papa
        

        Alolan subspecies.
        From Hawaiian "papa" meaning "board."

        • Pikachu positivum
        

        Commonly: Plusle
        From Latin "positivum" meaning "positive."

        • Pikachu negativus
        

        Commonly: Minun
        From Latin "negativus" meaning "negative."

        • Pikachu shippo
        

        Commonly: Pachirisu
        From Japanese しっぽ (shippo) meaning "tail."

        • Pikachu volans
        

        Commonly: Emolga
        From Latin "volans" meaning "flying."

        • Pikachu souris
        

        Commonly: Dedenne
        From French "souris" meaning "mouse."

        • Pikachu pale
        

        Commonly: Togedemaru
        From Hawaiian "pale" meaning "shield."

        • Pikachu esuriens
        

        Commonly: Morepeko
        From Latin "esuriens" meaning "hungry."

        • Pikachu punetazo
        

        Commonly: Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot
        From Spanish "puñetazo" meaning "punch."

    • Caninidae

      From Latin "canini" meaning "canine."
      The Caninids have well-developed canine teeth. Carnivorous behavior is common, but not some members have adapted out of it.
      Contains 6 genera.

      • Skylos

        From Greek "skýlos" meaning "dog."
        The members of the Skylos genus are generally quadrupedal Pokemon which resemble canines.
        Contains 11 species.

        • Skylos kasai
        

        Commonly: Growlithe, Arcanine
        From Japanese 火災 (kasai) meaning "fire."

        • ^?Skylos kasai koishi
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        From Japanese 小石 (koishi) meaning "pebble."

        • Skylos hinokiba
        

        Commonly: Houndour, Houndoom
        From Japanese 火の牙 (hinokiba) meaning "fire fang."

        • Skylos unari
        

        Commonly: Poochyena, Mightyena
        From Japanese 唸り (unari) meaning "growl."

        • Skylos houden
        

        Commonly: Electrike, Manectric
        From Japanese 放電 (hōden) meaning "electrical discharge."

        • Skylos catellus
        

        Commonly: Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland
        From Latin "catellus" meaning "puppy."

        • Skylos coiffer
        

        Commonly: Furfrou
        From French "coiffer" meaning "style" or "comb."

        • Skylos pouhaku
        

        Commonly: Rockruff
        From Hawaiian "pōhaku" meaning "rock."

        • Skylos pouhaku laa
        

        Midday subspecies.
        Commonly: Lycanroc
        From Hawaiian "lā" meaning "day."

        • Skylos pouhaku pou
        

        Midnight subspecies.
        Commonly: Lycanroc
        From Hawaiian "pō" meaning "night."

        • Skylos pouhaku ahiahi
        

        Dusk subspecies.
        Commonly: Lycanroc
        From Hawaiian "ahiahi" meaning "dusk."

        • Skylos fulmen
        

        Commonly: Yamper, Boltund
        From Latin "fulmen" meaning "lightning bolt."

        • Skylos pandulce
        

        Commonly: Fidough, Dachsbun
        From Spanish "pan dulce" meaning "sweet bread."

        • Skylos mafia
        

        Commonly: Maschiff, Mabosstiff
        From "mafia."

        • Skylos tumba
        

        Commonly: Greavard, Houndstone
        From Spanish "tumba" meaning "tomb."

      • Orthioskylos

        From Greek "órthios skýlos" meaning "standing dog."
        The members of this genus also resemble canines, but stand upright on their hind legs.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Orthioskylos oukinaha
        

        Commonly: Snubbull, Granbull
        From Japanese 大きな歯 (ōkina ha) meaning "big teeth."

        • Orthioskylos gaka
        

        Commonly: Smeargle
        From Japanese 画家 (gaka) meaning "painter" or "artist."

        • Orthioskylos reiki
        

        Commonly: Riolu, Lucario
        From Japanese 霊気 (reiki) meaning "aura."

        • Orthioskylos meringue
        

        Commonly: Swirlix, Slurpuff
        From "meringue" (which has origins in French).

      • Alepou

        From Greek "alepoú" meaning "fox."
        This genus is categorized by a resemblance to foxes in particular, to be distinguished from Skylos and Orthioskylos.
        Contains 5 species.

        • Alepou kitsune
        

        Commonly: Vulpix, Ninetales
        From Japanese 狐 (kitsune) meaning "fox."

        • Alepou kitsune malou
        

        Alolan subspecies.
        From Hawaiian "maloʻo" meaning "freeze."

        • Alepou shinka
        

        Commonly: Eevee
        From Japanese 進化 (shinka) meaning "evolve."

        • Alepou shinka aqua
        

        Water subspecies.
        Commonly: Vaporeon.
        From Latin "aqua" meaning "water."

        • Alepou shinka fulgur
        

        Electric subspecies.
        Commonly: Jolteon.
        From Latin "fulgur" meaning "lightning."

        • Alepou shinka ignis
        

        Fire subspecies.
        Commonly: Flareon.
        From Latin "ignis" meaning "fire."

        • Alepou shinka sensus
        

        Psychic subspecies.
        Commonly: Espeon.
        From Latin "sensus" meaning "mind."

        • Alepou shinka umbra
        

        Dark subspecies.
        Commonly: Umbreon.
        From Latin "umbra" meaning "shadow."

        • Alepou shinka gramen
        

        Grass subspecies.
        Commonly: Leafeon.
        From Latin "gramen" meaning "grass."

        • Alepou shinka glacies
        

        Ice subspecies.
        Commonly: Glaceon.
        From Latin "glacies" meaning "ice."

        • Alepou shinka divus
        

        Fairy subspecies.
        Commonly: Sylveon.
        From Latin "divus" meaning "spirit."

        • Alepou imago
        

        Commonly: Zorua, Zoroark
        From Latin "imago" meaning "image" or "mirage."

        • Alepou magus
        

        Commonly: Fennekin, Braixen, Delphox
        From Latin "magus" meaning "magic."

        • Alepou clepta
        

        Commonly: Nickit, Thievul
        From Latin "clepta" meaning "thief."

      • Cattus

        From Latin "cattus" meaning "cat."
        The Cattus genus is to cats as the Skylos genus is to dogs; that is, members of this genus resemble felines.
        Contains 9 species.

        • Cattus manekineko
        

        Commonly: Meowth, Persian
        From Japanese 招き猫 (maneki-neko) meaning "beckoning cat," the name of the "lucky cat" statues often found in Japan.

        • Cattus manekineko lokoino
        

        Alolan subspecies.
        From Hawaiian "lokoino" meaning "brutal."

        • Cattus manekineko vikingi
        

        Galarian subspecies.
        Commonly: Meowth, Perrserker
        From Latin "vikingi" meaning "viking."

        • Cattus youshiki
        

        Commonly: Skitty, Delcatty
        From Japanese 様式 (yōshiki) meaning "style."

        • Cattus saigai
        

        Commonly: Absol
        From Japanese 災害 (saigai) meaning "disaster," "calamity," or "misfortune."

        • Cattus yamaneko
        

        Commonly: Shinx, Luxio, Luxray
        From Japanese 山猫 (yamaneko) meaning "lynx."

        • Cattus nekomata
        

        Commonly: Glameow, Purugly
        From Japanese 猫また (nekomata), a type of cat-woman yōkai.

        • Cattus ausu
        

        Commonly: Purrloin, Liepard
        From Latin "ausu" meaning "sneaky."

        • Cattus royale
        

        Commonly: Litleo, Pyroar
        From French "royale" meaning "royal."

        • Cattus psychique
        

        Commonly: Espurr, Meowstic
        From French "psychique" meaning "psychic."

        • Cattus mokomoko
        

        Commonly: Litten, Torracat, Incineroar
        From Hawaiian "mokomoko" meaning "wrestle."

      • Longumcorpus

        From Latin "longum corpus" meaning "long body."
        Those within this genus possess an upright and lengthy abdomen.
        Contains 8 species.

        • Longumcorpus bakuyaku
        

        Commonly: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
        From Japanese 爆薬 (bakuyaku) meaning "explosive" or "blasting powder."

        • ^?Longumcorpus bakuyaku junsui
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        From Japanese 純粋 (junsui) meaning "pure."

        • Longumcorpus nagai
        

        Commonly: Sentret, Furret
        From Japanese 長い (nagai) meaning "long."

        • Longumcorpus sen
        

        Commonly: Zigzagoon, Linoone
        From Japanese 線 (sen) meaning "line."

        • Longumcorpus sen impediunt
        

        Galarian subspecies.
        Commonly: Zigzagoon, Linoone, Obstagoon
        From Latin "impediunt" menaing "obstruct."

        • Longumcorpus tsume
        

        Commonly: Sneasel, Weavile
        From Japanese 爪 (tsume) meaning "claw."

        • ^?Longumcorpus tsume doku
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        Commnoly: Sneasel, Sneasler
        From Japanese 毒 (doku) meaning "poison."

        • Longumcorpus kirimi
        

        Commonly: Zangoose
        From Japanese 切り身 (kirimi) meaning "slice."

        • Longumcorpus uku
        

        Commonly: Buizel, Floatzel
        From Japanese 浮く (uku) meaning "float."

        • Longumcorpus speculatoria
        

        Commonly: Patrat, Watchog
        From Latin "speculatoria" meaning "scouting."

        • Longumcorpus martialis
        

        Commonly: Mienfoo, Mienshao
        From Latin "martialis" meaning "martial."

        • Longumcorpus makau
        

        Commonly: Yungoos, Gumshoos
        From Hawaiian "makaʻu" meaning "detective." (Citation needed)

      • Arkouda

        From Greek "arkoúda" meaning "bear."
        Likewise, the Arkouda genus contains the Pokemon which categorically resemble bears.
        Contains 6 species.

        • Arkouda tsukikage
        

        Commonly: Teddiursa, Ursaring
        From Japanese 月影 (tsukikage) meaning "moon."

        • ^?Arkouda tsukikage ussuri
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        Commonly: Ursaluna
        From the Ussuri brown bear, a subspecies of brown bear native to Hokkaido.

        • ^?Arkouda tsukikage onikuma
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        Commonly: Bloodmoon Ursaluna
        From Japanese 鬼熊 (onikuma) meaning "demon bear," a bear yōkai.

        • Arkouda herahera
        

        Commonly: Spinda
        From Japanese へらへら (herahera) meaning "dizzy."

        • Arkouda frigidus
        

        Commonly: Cubchoo, Beartic
        From Latin "frigidus" meaning "cold."

        • Arkouda bambou
        

        Commonly: Pancham, Pangoro
        From French "bambou" meaning "bamboo."

        • Arkouda apobea
        

        Commonly: Stufful, Bewear
        From Hawaiian "apo bea" meaning "bear hug."

        • Arkouda hiamoe
        

        Commonly: Komala
        From Hawaiian "hiamoe" meaning "sleepy."

    • Pinguidae

      From Latin "pinguis" meaning "fat" or "thick."
      The Pinguids possess a thick layer of fat or blubber to protect them from their mostly colder living conditions.
      Contains 3 genera.

      • Cetus

        From Latin "cetus" meaning "whale."
        Large fins and bodies are a key identifier for the Cetus genus, and only one member is non-aquatic.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Cetus colossaeus
        

        Commonly: Wailmer, Wailord
        From Latin "colossaeus" meaning "colossal."

        • Cetus superpotencia
        

        Commonly: Finizen, Palafin
        From Spanish "superpotencia" meaning "superpower."

        • Cetus hielo
        

        Commonly: Cetoddle, Cetitan
        From Spanish "hielo" meaning "cold."

      • Lacinus

        From Latin "lacina" meaning "flap."
        The Lacinus genus contains the Pokemon which have adapted flipper tails to assist in their semi-aquatic habitation.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Lacinus korimizu
        

        Commonly: Seel, Dewgong
        From Japanese 氷水 (kōrimizu) meaning "ice water."

        • Lacinus nagaikiba
        

        Commonly: Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
        From Japanese 長い牙 (nagaikiba) meaning "long tusk."

        • Lacinus mele
        

        Commonly: Popplio, Brionne, Primarina
        From Hawaiian "mele" meaning "song."

      • Lutra

        From Latin "lutra" meaning "otter."
        This genus is reserved to species of Pinguids which still retain legs to some degree, rather than fins or tails like the other Pinguids.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Lutra samurai
        

        Commonly: Oshawott, Dewott, Samurott
        From Japanese 侍 (samurai).

        • ^?Lutra samurai mugoi
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        From Japanese 惨い (mugoi) meaning "brutal."

    • Terrapinguidae

      From Latin "terra pinguis" meaning "land fat."
      Like the Pinguids, the Terrapinguids possess a thick layer of protective fat. Distinguishing, however, is that all members of this clade dwell on land.
      Contains 4 genera.

      • Nasus

        From Latin "nasus" meaning "nose."
        The Pokemon in this genus have adapted relatively large, folded-over noses.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Nasus saimin
        

        Commonly: Drowzee, Hypno
        From Japanese 催眠 (saimin) meaning "hypnosis."

        • Nasus dormiens
        

        Commonly: Munna, Musharna
        From Latin "dormiens" meaning "sleeping."

        • Nasus ligula
        

        Commonly: Heatmor
        From Latin "ligula" meaning "tongue" and "spoon."

      • Elephantus

        From Latin "elephantus" meaning "elephant."
        Predictably, the Pokemon in this genus resemble elephants; they have stump-like legs, tusks, and large, prehensile noses.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Elephantus kibishi
        

        Commonly: Phanpy, Donphan
        From Japanese 厳しい (kibishī) meaning "tough."

        • Elephantus cuprum
        

        Commonly: Cufant, Copperajah
        From Latin "cuprum" meaning "copper."

      • Lapides

        From Latin "lapides" meaning "stones."
        Pokemon in this genus have adapted to creating tough hides made of rocks and soil.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Lapides datosai
        

        Commonly: Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
        From Japanese ダートサイ (dātosai) meaning "dirt rhinoceros."

        • Lapides datokaba
        

        Commonly: Hippopotas, Hippowdon
        From Japanese ダートカバ (dātokaba) meaning "dirt hippopotamus."

      • Desidia

        From Latin "desidia" meaning "sloth."
        This genus contains Terrapinguids which spend very little time active during adulthood.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Disidia taida
        

        Commonly: Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking
        From Japanese 怠惰 (taida) meaning "sloth."

    • Ungulatae

      From Latin "ungula" meaning "hoof."
      The Ungulids are identified by their hooves in all but one case - that being Ampharos (Bovis species).
      Contains 4 genera.

      • Bovis

        From Latin "bovis" meaning "cow."
        Those of this genus mostly possess cloven hooves and a quadrupedal inclination - except Bouffalant (Bovis), who does not have cloven hooves and Ampharos (Bovis seidenki), who is included as an apparent close relation to Dubwool (Bovis species).
        Contains 7 species.

        • Bovis osuushi
        

        Commonly: Tauros
        From Japanese 雄牛 (osuushi) meaning "bull."

        • Bovis osuushi combate
        

        Paldean subspecies.
        From Spanish "combate" meaning "combat."

        • Bovis osuushi resplandor
        

        Paldean subspecies.
        From Spanish "resplandor" meaning "blaze."

        • Bovis osuushi acuatico
        

        Paldean subspecies.
        From Spanish "acuático" meaning "aquatic."

        • Bovis seidenki
        

        Commonly: Mareep, Flaafy, Ampharos
        From Japanese 静電気 (seidenki) meaning "static electricity."

        • Bovis gyuunyuu
        

        Commonly: Miltank
        From Japanese 牛乳 (gyūnyū) meaning "milk."

        • Bovis rakuda
        

        Commonly: Numel, Camerupt
        From Japanese 駱駝 (rakuda) meaning "camel."

        • Bovis afro
        

        Commonly: Bouffalant
        From "afro."

        • Bovis coursier
        

        Commonly: Skiddo, Gogoat
        From French "coursier" meaning "steed."

        • Bovis lanitium
        

        Commonly: Wooloo, Dubwool
        From Latin "lanitium" meaning "wool."

      • Tarandrus

        From Latin "tarandrus" meaning "deer."
        The Tarandrus genus contains the Ungulids which possess antlers (not horns) in adulthood.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Tarandrus kubi
        

        Commonly: Girafarig
        From Japanese 首 (kubi) meaning "neck."

        • Tarandrus kubi medium
        

        Paldean subspecies.
        Commonly: Farigiraf
        From "medium."

        • Tarandrus edatsuno
        

        Commonly: Stantler
        From Japanese 枝角 (edatsuno) meaning "antler."

        • ^?Tarandrus edatsuno agohige
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        Commonly: Wyrdeer
        From Japanese あごひげ (agohigo) meaning "beard."

        • Tarandrus tempora
        

        Commonly: Deerling, Sawsbuck
        From Latin "tempora" meaning "seasons."

      • Equitatus

        From Latin "equitatus" meaning "horse" or "cavalry."
        Those in this genus have no antlers (though may have horns) and have considerably developed leg muscles well-suited for running.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Equitatus jinsokuhai
        

        Commonly: Ponyta, Rapidash
        From Japanese 迅速灰 (jinsokuhai) meaning "swift ash."

        • Equitatus jinsokuhai unicornis
        

        Galarian subspecies.
        From Latin "unicornis" meaning "unicorn."

        • Equitatus zebra
        

        Commonly: Blitzle, Zebstrika
        From "zebra."

        • Equitatus liolepo
        

        Commonly: Mudbray, Mudsdale
        From Hawaiian "lio lepo" meaning "mud horse."

      • Porcus

        From Latin "porcus" meaning "piglett."
        The Pokemon of this genus have round noses, short tails, and significant amounts of body fat.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Porcus inoshishi
        

        Commonly: Swinub, Piloswine, Mamoswine
        From Japanese 猪 (inoshishi) meaning "boar."

        • Porcus harunobuta
        

        Commonly: Spoink, Grumpig
        From Japanese 春の豚 (harunobuta) meaning "spring pig" (it's a pun).

        • Porcus lardum
        

        Commonly: Tepig, Pignite, Emboar
        From Latin "lardum" meaning "lard" or "grease."

        • Porcus trufa
        

        Commonly: Lechonk, Oinkologne
        From Spanish "trufa" meaning "truffle."

    • Ovidae

      From Latin "ovum" meaning "egg."
      This clade contains the Mallidans which are most easily compared to monotremes.
      Contains 1 genera.

      • Monstrus

        From Latin "monstra" meaning "monster" or "freak."
        Monstrus contains the only known Pokemon to fit the label of Ovidae.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Monstrus kamo
        

        Commonly: Psyduck, Golduck
        From Japanese 鴨 (kamo) meaning "duck."

        • Monstrus tamago
        

        Commonly: Happiny, Chansey, Blissey
        From Japanese 卵 (tamago) meaning "egg."

  • Humano

    From Latin "humano" meaning "human."
    Almost all of the Humanans are categorized into the Human-like Egg Group.
    Contains 3 families.

    • Anthropidae

      From Greek "anthros" meaning "human."
      The Anthropids contain the Humanans which most resemble humans - two arms, two legs, and with the exception of Explodus, no tails.
      Contains 4 genera.

      • Musculus

        From Latin "musculus" meaning "muscle."
        The Anthropids with significant muscle mass are sorted into this genus.
        Contains 7 species.

        • Musculus senshuken
        

        Commonly: Machop, Machoke, Machamp
        From Japanese 選手権 (senshuken) meaning "champion."

        • Musculus kinniku
        

        Commonly: Tyrogue
        From Japanese 筋肉 (kin'niku) meaning "muscle" or "brawn."

        • Musculus kinniku keru
        

        Kicking subspecies.
        Commonly: Hitmonlee
        From Japanese 蹴る (keru) meaning "kick."

        • Musculus kinniku uchinuku
        

        Punching subspecies.
        Commonly: Hitmonchan
        From Japanese 打ち抜く (uchinuku) meaning "punch."

        • Musculus kinniku sakadachi
        

        Handstanding subspecies.
        Commonly: Hitmontop
        From Japanese 逆立ち (sakadachi) meaning "handstand."

        • Musculus sumou
        

        Commonly: Makuhita, Hariyama
        From Japanese 相撲 (sumou), the form of heavyweight wrestling.

        • Musculus meisou
        

        Commonly: Meditite, Medicham
        From Japanese 瞑想 (meisō) meaning "meditation."

        • Musculus constructum
        

        Commonly: Timburr, Gurdurr, Conkeldurr
        From Latin "constructum" meaning "build" or "construct."

        • Musculus rubrum
        

        Commonly: Throh
        From Latin "rubrum" meaning "red."

        • Musculus caeruleum
        

        Commonly: Sawk
        From Latin "caeruleum" meaning "blue."

      • Psychicus

        From Latin "psychica" meaning "psychic."
        This genus contains the Anthropids which have adapted more psychic ability than muscle mass. Notably, the distinction is hard to precisely and accurately define - see Medicham (Musculus meisou) and Gallade (Psychicus kanjo tonfa).
        Contains 3 species.

        • Psychicus opera
        

        Commonly: Smoochum, Jynx
        From "opera."

        • Psychicus kanjo
        

        Commonly: Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir
        From Japanese 感情 (kanjō) meaning "emotion."

        • Psychicus kanjo tonfa
        

        Fighting-type subspecies.
        Commonly: Gallade
        From the tonfa, a type of melee weapon which Gallade's arms resemble.

        • Psychicus gothic
        

        Commonly: Gothita, Gothorita, Gothitelle
        From "gothic."

      • Acutus

        From Latin "acutus" meaning "sharp."
        The Pokemon of the Acutus genus have sharp angular anatomies.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Acutus chess
        

        Commonly: Pawniard, Bisharp, Kingambit
        From Chess.

        • Acutus armadura
        

        Commonly: Charcadet
        From Spanish "armadura" meaning "armor."

        • Acutus armadura fiel
        

        Armored subspecies.
        Commonly: Armarouge
        From Spanish "fiel" meaning "loyal."

        • Acutus armadura sufrir
        

        Sword wielding subspecies.
        Commonly: Ceruledge
        From Spanish "sufrir" meaning "suffer."

      • Explodus

        From Latin "explodo" meaning "explode."
        This genus contains the Anthropids which primarily make use of "explosive" abilities.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Explodus denki
        

        Commonly: Elekid, Electabuzz, Electivire
        From Japanese 電気 (denki) meaning "electric."

        • Explodus honou
        

        Commonly: Magby, Magmar, Magmortar
        From Japanese 炎 (honō) meaning "flame."

    • Primatae

      From Latin "primatus" meaning "primate."
      The Primatids are those Humanans which most closely resemble primates, rather than humans specifically.
      Contains 3 genera.

      • Simius

        From Latin "simius" meaning "monkey."
        Those in this genus possess traits similar to monkeys, namely, the presence of a prehensile tail.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Simius rimen
        

        Commonly: Aipom, Ambipom
        From Japanese 裏面 (rimen) meaning "tails."

        • Simius wukong
        

        Commonly: Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape
        From Sun Wukong, the main character of Journey to the West.

        • Simius hauki
        

        Commonly: Passimian
        From Hawaiian "haʻuki" meaning "sport."

        • Simius graffiti
        

        Commonly: Shroodle, Grafaiai
        From "graffiti."

      • Nativus

        From Latin "nativus" meaning "elemental."
        The Pokemon of this genus are colloquially known as the "elemental monkeys." Though they possess traits similar to the Simius genus, they are distinguished for being exclusively native to Unova, and more closely related to each other.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Nativus folium
        

        Commonly: Pansage, Simisage
        From Latin "folium" meaning "leaf."

        • Nativus flamma
        

        Commonly: Pansear, Simisear
        From Latin "flamma" meaning "flame."

        • Nativus pluvia
        

        Commonly: Panpour, Simipour
        From Latin "pluvia" meaning "rain."

      • Gorillus

        From "gorilla."
        This genus contains the Primatids which do not have tails in adulthood.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Gorillus zenmetsu
        

        Commonly: Mankey, Primeape, Annihilape
        From Japanese 全滅 (zenmetsu) meaning "annihilation."

        • Gorillus pruna
        

        Commonly: Darumaka, Darmanitan
        From Latin "pruna" meaning "coal."

        • Gorillus pruna nix
        

        Galarian subspecies.
        From Latin "nix" meaning "snow."

        • Gorillus manao
        

        Commonly: Oranguru
        From Hawaiian "manao" meaning "mind."

    • Frikidae

      From Greek "frikió" meaning "freak."
      The Frikids are those Pokemon which do resemble humans, but to less of an extant than the Anthropids. Instead, their physiology also resembles creatures of myth or folklore. A good portion of those within the Fairy Egg Group have been placed in this family.
      Contains 3 genera.

      • Nymphus

        From Latin "nympha" meaning "nymph."
        This clade contains the Frikids which most resemble non-specific fairies or fey creatures.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Nymphus sennyo
        

        Commonly: Cleffa, Clefairy, Clefable
        From Japanese 仙女 (sennyo) meaning "fairy."

        • Nymphus umi
        

        Commonly: Phione, Manaphy
        From Japanese 海 (umi) meaning "sea."

        • Nymphus fleur
        

        Commonly: Flabébé, Floette, Florges
        From French "fleur" meaning "flower."

        • Nymphus serenitatem
        

        Commonly: Hattena, Hattrem, Hatterene
        From Latin "serenitatem" meaning "serenity."

      • Fabulus

        From Latin "fabula" meaning "myth."
        The Fabulus genus is the category to which Pokemon in the Human-like or Fairy Egg Groups that resemble creatures of legend belong.
        Contains 7 species.

        • Fabulus mahou
        

        Commonly: Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam
        From Japanese 魔法 (mahō) meaning "magic."

        • Fabulus houseki
        

        Commonly: Sableye
        From Japanese 宝石 (hōseki) meaning "gem."

        • Fabulus nikuchi
        

        Commonly: Mawile
        From Japanese 二口 (nikuchi) meaning "two mouths" (also from the Japanese yōkai Futakuchi-onna, a woman with two mouths, one being on the back of her head).

        • Fabulus alienus
        

        Commonly: Elgyem, Beeheeyem
        From Latin "alienus" meaning "alien."

        • Fabulus joculator
        

        Commonly: Impidimp, Morgrem, Grimmsnarl
        From Latin "joculator" meaning "jokester" or "prankster."

        • Fabulus certe
        

        Commonly: Indeedee
        From Latin "certe" meaning "indeed."

        • Fabulus martilla
        

        Commonly: Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, Tinkaton
        From Spanish "martillo" meaning "hammer" (made feminine because Tinkaton is a female-only species).

      • Cerritulus

        From Latin "cerritulus" meaning "weird."
        This genus contains the vaguely Human-like Pokemon which do not resemble a creature of myth or fey.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Cerritulus mimum
        

        Commonly: Mime Jr., Mr. Mime
        From Latin "mimum" meaning "mime."

        • Cerritulus mimum comoedus
        

        Galarian subspecies.
        Commonly: Mr. Mime, Mr. Rime
        From Latin "comoedus" meaning "comedian."

        • Cerritulus phalanx
        

        Commonly: Falinks
        From "phalanx."

  • Chorismallida

    From Greek "chorís malliá" meaning "no hair."
    The oldest order of its class, Chorismallida is reserved for the Capillians which do not have fur or hair, nor do they particularly resemble humans.
    Contains 3 families.

    • Lacertae

      From Latin "lacerta" meaning "lizard."
      The Lacertids are the Chorismallidans which have evolved into similar niches of the Ascellans and Draconians, meaning they possess scales and/or feathers.
      Contains 3 genera.

      • Ascellus

        From Latin "ascella" meaning "wing," and also in reference to the Ascella class.
        As may be clear, this genus is reserved for Lacertids that have adapted feathers or wings that are similar in function to the Ascellans.
        Contains 5 species.

        • Ascellus tamamono
        

        Commonly: Delibird
        From Japanese 賜物 (tamamono) meaning "gift."

        • Ascellus toriniku
        

        Commonly: Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken
        From Japanese 鶏肉 (toriniku) meaning "chicken meat."

        • Ascellus koutei
        

        Commonly: Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon
        From Japanese 皇帝 (kōtei) meaning "emperor."

        • Ascellus parfum
        

        Commonly: Spritzee, Aromatisse
        From French "parfum" meaning "perfume."

        • Ascellus cubus
        

        Commonly: Eiscue
        From Latin "cubus" meaning "cube."

      • Domoris

        From Latin "dum oris" meaning "long mouth."
        Those in this genus posses long, many-toothed mouths.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Domoris odosu
        

        Commonly: Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile
        From Japanese 脅す (odosu) meaning "intimidate."

        • Domoris calavera
        

        Commonly: Fuecoco, Crocalor, Skeledirge
        From Spanish "calavera" meaning "skull," as well as the context of celebrations of Day of the Dead.

      • Stilius

        From Latin "stilio" meaning "gecko."
        The Pokemon of this genus are scaled and long-tailed. Most easily distinguished from those in Domoris by the lack of many sharp teeth.
        Contains 5 species.

        • Stilius sekitan
        

        Commonly: Torkoal
        From Japanese 石炭 (sekitan) meaning "coal."

        • Stilius meisai
        

        Commonly: Kecleon
        From Japanese 迷彩 (meisai) meaning "camouflage."

        • Stilius secretum
        

        Commonly: Sobble, Drizzile, Inteleon
        From Latin "secretum" meaning "secret."

        • Stilius venenum
        

        Commonly: Toxel
        From Latin "venenum" meaning "poison."

        • Stilius venenum electrico
        

        Amped subspecies.
        Commonly: Toxtricity
        From Latin "electrico" meaning "electric."

        • Stilius venenum gravis
        

        Amped subspecies.
        Commonly: Toxtricity
        From Latin "gravis" meaning "heavy" or "bass."

        • Stilius bicicleta
        

        Commonly: Cyclizar
        From Spanish "bicicleta" meaning "bicycle."

    • Palusae

      From Latin "palus" meaning "swamp."
      The Palusids are the hairless Capillians which habitate primarily in or around water.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Rana

        From Latin "rana" meaning "frog."
        The Pokemon of this genus live semi-aquatic lives, adapted to amphibious lifestyles. They also possess some degree of poisonous or venomous secretions.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Rana nurunuru
        

        Commonly: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
        From Japanese ぬるぬる (nurunuru) meaning "slimy."

        • Rana nurunuru espinas
        

        Paldean subspecies.
        Commonly: Wooper, Clodsire
        From Spanish "espinas" meaning "spines."

        • Rana yudoku
        

        Commonly: Croagunk, Toxicroak
        From Japanese 有毒 (yūdoku) meaning "toxic."

      • Brachius

        From Latin "brachium" meaning "arm."
        Those in this genus posses multiple arm- or tentacle-like appendages.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Brachius jujutsu
        

        Commonly: Clobbopus, Grapploct
        From Jujutsu, the Japanese martial art.

    • Vermidae

      From Latin "vermis" meaning "worm."
      The Vermids mostly move via burrowing through the earth and have limited appendages, if any.
      Contains 1 genera.

      • Vermis

        From Latin "vermis" meaning "worm."
        The sole genus of its family, Vermis contains the two extant Vermids.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Vermis tsuchinoko
        

        Commonly: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
        From the tsuchinoko, a Japanese cryptid which Dudunsparce resembles.
        Note: Both forms are considered part of the same species for the particular reason that the Three-Segment Form seems to mostly be a minor genetic mutation that presents itself during evolution.

        • Vermis gusano
        

        Commonly: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
        From Spanish "gusano" meaning "worm."

• Potentia

  From Latin "potentia" meaning "power."
  Members of this class are often bipedal, though quadrupeds are not uncommon, and many possess a large tail. Significant muscle mass is a key identifier in this class.
  Contains 2 orders.

  • Aquaviventa

    From Latin "aqua viventium" meaning "water-living."
    Those of this order have either fully- or semi-aquatic lives as adults.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Reptilidae

      From Latin "reptilis" meaning "reptile."
      The Reptilids have leathery skin made of scales covering the soft parts of their bodies.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Turtus

        From Latin "turtur" meaning "turtle."
        This genus belongs to Pokemon whose backs are protected by a large, bony carapace. Regarded by some as the "true turtle Pokemon."
        Contains 4 species.

        • Turtus taihou
        

        Commonly: Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
        From Japanese 大砲 (taihō) meaning "cannon."

        • Turtus fune
        

        Commonly: Lapras
        From Japanese 船 (fune) meaning "boat."

        • ^†Turtus antecessor
        

        Commonly: Tirtouga, Carracosta
        From Latin "antecessor" meaning "ancestor."
        Notably not a member of the Monster Egg Group, it is included as part of this genus as it is believed that the others of this clade are its evolutionary descendants.

        • Turtus masticando
        

        Commonly: Chewtle, Drednaw
        From Latin "masticando" meaning "chew."

      • Mordices

        From Latin "mordices" meaning "teeth."
        The members of this genus have large, many-toothed mouths as adults.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Mordices ago
        

        Commonly: Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr
        From Japanese 顎 (ago) meaning "jaw."

    • Amphibae

      From "amphibian."
      The Amphibids are those Aquaviventans which have smoother, more water-permeable skin.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Stagnum

        From Latin "stagnum" meaning "swamp."
        The Stagnum genus contains those Pokemon which inhabit swamps or muddier waters.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Stagnum kata
        

        Commonly: Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
        From Japanese 潟 (kata) meaning "lagoon."

      • Tardus

        From Latin "tardus" meaning "slow."
        The Pokemon of this genus are categorized by sloth in adolescence.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Tardus ryoushi
        

        Commonly: Slowpoke
        From Japanese 漁師 (ryōshi) meaning "fisherman."

        • Tardus ryoushi soko
        

        Tail-bitten subspecies.
        Commonly: Slowbro
        From Japanese 底 (soko) meaning "bottom."

        • Tardus ryoushi ouritsu
        

        Head-bitten subspecies.
        Commonly: Slowking
        From Japanese 王立 (ōritsu) meaning "royal."

        • Tardus ryoushi veneno
        

        Galarian subspecies.
        Commonly: Slowpoke
        From Latin "veneno" meaning "poison."

        • Tardus ryoushi veneno-soko
        

        Galarian hand-bitten subspecies.
        Commonly: Slowbro
        From Latin "veneno" meaning "poison" and Japanese 底 (soko) meaning "bottom."

        • Tardus ryoushi veneno-ouritsu
        

        Galarian head-bitten subspecies.
        Commonly: Slowking
        From Latin "veneno" meaning "poison" and Japanese 王立 (ōritsu) meaning "royal."

  • Terraviventa

    From Latin "terra viventium" meaning "land-living."
    In contrast to the Aquaviventans, those of this order spend most of their lives on land - with the exception of Avalugg (Belua glacon), who occasionally traipses into the sea.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Induridae

      From Latin "induro" meaning "brawn."
      The Pokemon of this family have adapted significant muscle mass, though size and power may vary.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Belua

        From Latin "belua" meaning "beast."
        The Indurids in this genus have forms fitting for brutal attacks. Upright bipedalism is common, but not ubiquitous.
        Contains 4 species.

        • Belua kosshi
        

        Commonly: Cubone, Marowak
        From Japanese 骨子 (kosshi) meaning "bone."

        • Beluas kosshi oio
        

        Alolan subspecies.
        From Hawaiian "ʻoiʻo" meaning "Spirit Ranks," a Hawaiian mythological creature which share some traits with Alolan Marowak.

        • Belua gojira
        

        Commonly: Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
        From Japanese ゴジラ (Gojira), the kaiju.

        • Belua tetsu
        

        Commonly: Aron, Lairon, Aggron
        From Japanese 鉄 (tetsu) meaning "iron."

        • Belua glacon
        

        Commonly: Bergmite, Avalugg
        From French "glaçon" meaning "iceberg."

        • ^?Belua glacon yama
        

        Ancient Hisuian subspecies.
        From Japanese 山 (yama) meaning "mountain."

      • Crassus

        From Latin "crassus" meaning "thick."
        The muscles of the Pokemon in this genus are adapted more defensively, in tandem with thick layers of fat to create dense hides.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Crassus shita
        

        Commonly: Lickitung, Lickilicky
        From Japanese 舌 (shita) meaning "tongue."

        • Crassus oya
        

        Commonly: Kangaskhan
        From Japanese 親 (oya) meaning "parent."

        • Crassus taberu
        

        Commonly: Munchlax, Snorlax
        From Japanese 食べる (taberu) meaning "to eat."

    • Cascidae

      From Latin "cascus" meaning "old" or "primitive."
      The Cascids contain only the extinct genera of the Terraviventans.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Rectus

        From Latin "rectus" meaning "upright."
        The Pokemon of this genus stood on two legs with an upright posture.
        Contains 1 species.

        • ^†Rectus zudzuki
        

        Commonly: Cranidos, Rampardos
        From Japanese 頭突き (zudzuki) meaning "headbutt."

      • Pronus

        From Latin "pronus" meaning "prone."
        These extinct Pokemon were quadrupedal.
        Contains 2 species.

        • ^†Pronus tate
        

        Commonly: Shieldon, Bastiodon
        From Japanese 盾 (tate) meaning "shield."

        • ^†Pronus toundra
        

        Commonly: Amaura, Aurorus
        From French "toundra" meaning "tundra."

• Aquaforma

  From Latin "aqua" and "forma" meaning "water" and "form."
  Pokemon which habitate aquatic or sub-aquatic environments form the basis of this class. The orders of this class can be roughly defined as semiaquatic (order Partimaquatilia), piscene (order Piscida), and aquatic invertebrates (Aquatilia).
  Contains 3 orders.

  • Partimaquatilia

    From Latin "partim aquatilium" meaning "partly aquatic."
    This order belongs to the Pokemon which have adaptations suitable for semi-aquatic lifestyles.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Vatrachae

      From Greek "vátrachos" meaning "frog."
      The Vatrachids are, predictably, frog-like; they possess membranous skins and are mostly terrestrial in adulthood.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Gyrinos

        From Greek "gyrinós" meaning "tadpole."
        Those of this genus are altricial at hatching, metamorphosing from a tadpole to adult.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Gyrinos suji
        

        Commonly: Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath
        From Japanese 筋 (suji) meaning "muscle."

        • Gyrinos suji ousama
        

        King's Rock subspecies.
        Commonly: Politoed
        From Japanese 王様 (ōsama) meaning "king."

        • Gyrinos sonorus
        

        Commonly: Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad
        From Latin "sonorus" meaning "loud."

        • Gyrinos bombilla
        

        Commonly: Tadbulb, Bellibolt
        From Spanish "bombilla" meaning "lightbulb."

      • Inmutatus

        From Latin "inmutatus" meaning "unchanging."
        In contrast to those of genus Gyrinos, those of this genus are hatched somewhat precocial, skipping the tadpole stage.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Inmutatus ninja
        

        Commonly: Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja
        From "ninja."

    • Cancerea

      From Latin "cancer" meaning "crab."
      The Cancereans are analogous to crustaceans, possessing tough exoskeletons, segmented legs, and often claws or pincers. Some refer to the Cancereans as the "true crab Pokemon," although it has been argued that this title should be reserved to the genus Cancer.
      Contains 3 genera.

      • Cancer

        From Latin "cancer" meaning "crab."
        This genus is defined mostly by having a very short "tail" and small abdomens hidden by their thorax.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Cancer kani
        

        Commonly: Krabby, Kingler
        From Japanese 蟹 (kani) meaning "crab."

        • Cancer kui
        

        Commonly: Crabrawler, Crabominable
        From Hawaiian "kuʻi" meaning "punch."

        • Cancer emboscada
        

        Commonly: Klawf
        From Spanish "emboscada" meaning "ambush."

      • Solea

        From Latin "solea" meaning "horseshoe."
        An extinct genus, this clade is reserved to an ancient Pokemon whose head was roughly horseshoe-shaped and is theorized to be an ancestor to many others of this family.
        Contains 1 species.

        • ^†Solea kama
        

        Commonly: Kabuto, Kabutops
        From Japanese 鎌 (kama) meaning "scythe."

      • Cammaros

        From Latin "cammaros" meaning "lobster."
        The Cancereans of this genus have longer, more obvious tails than those of the other genera.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Cammaros narazumono
        

        Commonly: Corphish, Crawdaunt
        From Japanese ならず者 (narazumono) meaning "rogue" or "ruffian."

        • ^†Cammaros mekkisareta
        

        Commonly: Anorith, Armaldo
        From Japanese メッキされた (mekkisareta) meaning "plated."

        • Cammaros obusier
        

        Commonly: Clauncher, Clawitzer
        From French "obusier" meaning "howitzer."

  • Piscida

    From Latin "piscis" meaning "fish."
    Those of this order mostly share body plans with fish, having fins and gills. Almost all species live underwater.
    Contains 4 families.

    • Pinnulae

      From Latin "pinnulas" meaning "fins."
      The Pokemon of this family have adapted singular tailfins in adulthood and are not known to be carnivorous.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Verticale

        From Latin "verticale" meaning "vertical."
        The tailfins of those in this genus are positioned vertically.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Verticale kikyuu
        

        Commonly: Qwilfish
        From Japanese 気球 (kikyū) meaning "balloon."

        • Verticale kikyuu atsumaru
        

        Hisuian subspecies.
        Commonly: Qwilfish, Overqwil
        From Japanese 集まる (atsumaru) meaning "cluster."

        • Verticale furui
        

        Commonly: Relicanth
        From Japanese 古い (furui) meaning "old."

        • Verticale kula
        

        Commonly: Wishiwashi
        From Hawaiian "kula" meaning "school."

      • Horizontalis

        From Latin "horizontalis" meaning "horizontal."
        Those in this genus have horizontal fins.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Horizontalis hiyaku
        

        Commonly: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
        From Japanese 飛躍 (hiyaku) meaning "leap."

    • Peregrinae

      From Latin "peregrinus" meaning "exotic."
      The Pokemon of this family have adapted brightly-colored scales.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Pectus

        From Latin "pectus" meaning "heart."
        The species of this clade are roughly heart shaped, and coincidentally are also pink.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Pectus daisuki
        

        Commonly: Luvdisc
        From Japanese 大好き (daisuki) meaning "love."

        • Pectus curat
        

        Commonly: Alomomola
        From Latin "curat" meaning "caring."

      • Belliatus

        From Latin "belliatus" meaning "pretty."
        The scales of these species aren't only bright, but also colorful.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Belliatus koi
        

        Commonly: Goldeen, Seaking
        From the Japanese Koi fish.

    • Manducarea

      From Latin "manducare" meaning "eat."
      This family is reserved for most of the Piscidans who are largely carnivorous, but is not necessarily exhaustive.
      Contains 5 genera.

      • Acutidens

        From Latin "acuti dens" meaning "sharp tooth."
        The Pokemon of this genus possess jaws of serrated sharp teeth, and while not the only genus that this applies to, it is their most defining characteristic.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Acutidens same
        

        Commonly: Carvanha, Sharpedo
        From Japanese 鮫 (same) meaning "shark."

        • Acutidens iratus

        Commonly: Basculin
        From Latin "iratus" meaning "angry."

        • Acutidens iratus rubeus
        

        Red-striped subspecies.
        From Latin "rubeus" meaning "crimson."

        • Acutidens iratus cserula
        

        Blue-striped subspecies.
        From Latin "cserula" meaning "cerulean."

        • Acutidens iratus album
        

        White-striped Hisuian subspecies.
        Commonly: Basculin, Basculegion
        From Latin "album" meaning "white."

        • Acutidens wili
        

        Commonly: Bruxish
        From Hawaiian "wili" meaning "grind."

      • Sagitta

        From Latin "sagitta" meaning "arrow."
        The Pokemon of this genus have long, arrow-like bodies and owe their signature high swimming speeds to this fact.
        Contains X species.

        • Sagitta acutus
        

        Commonly: Arrokuda, Barraskewda
        From Latin "acutus" meaning "sharp."

        • Sagitta echazon
        

        Commonly: Veluza
        From Spanish "echazón" meaning "jettison."

      • Profundus

        From Latin "profundus" meaning "deep."
        These Pokemon are categorized by their habitation in deep-sea environments.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Profundus akari
        

        Commonly: Chinchou, Lanturn
        From Japanese 灯 (akari) meaning "light."

        • Profundus shinju
        

        Commonly: Clamperl
        From Japanese 真珠 (shinju) meaning "pearl."

        • Profundus shinju fukaha
        

        Deep Sea subspecies.
        Commonly: Huntail
        From Japanese 深歯 (fukaha) meaning "deep tooth."

        • Profundus shinju suu
        

        South Sea subspecies.
        Commonly: Gorebyss
        From Japanese 吸う (suu) meaning "suck."

        • Profundus gara
        

        Commonly: Finneon, Lumineon
        From Japanese 柄 (gara) meaning "pattern."

      • Hydrus

        From Latin "hydrus" meaning "dragon" or "water serpent."
        Those of this genus have long bodies as adults relative to their size, and share some traits with members of the Draconia class.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Hydrus bakufu
        

        Commonly: Magikarp, Gyrados
        From Japanese 瀑布 (bakufu) meaning "waterfall," in reference to the Japanese myth of a carp ascending a waterfall and becoming a dragon.

        • Hydrus sushi

        Commonly: Tatsugiri
        From "sushi."

        • Hydrus sushi ondulada
        

        Curly subspecies.
        From Spanish "ondulada" meaning "curly."

        • Hydrus sushi caida
        

        Droopy subspecies.
        From Spanish "caída" meaning "droopy."

        • Hydrus sushi elastica
        

        Stretchy subspecies.
        From Spanish "elástica" meaning "stretchy."

      • Planus

        From Latin "planus" meaning "flat."
        Pokemon of this genus have flat bodies and live in generally shallow waters, and/or even on land.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Planus laqueus
        

        Commonly: Stunfisk
        From Latin "laqueus" meaning "trap."

        • Planus laqueus fibula
        

        Steel subspecies.
        From Latin "fibula" meaning "clamp."

    • Anguillae

      From Latin "anguillae" meaning "eel."
      The Anguillids all resemble either eels or catfish in some way.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Mystace

        From Latin "mystace" meaning "moustache."
        This genus is defined by their whisker-like appendages appending the sides of their mouths.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Mystace jishin
        

        Commonly: Barboach, Whiscash
        From Japanese 地震 (jishin) meaning "earthquake."

        • Mystace kuishinbou
        

        Commonly: Dondozo
        From Japanese 食いしん坊 (kuishinbō) meaning "glutton."

      • Lenis

        From Latin "lenis" meaning "smooth."
        The Pokemon of this genus have long, slim bodies, leaning more towards the eel likeness of the family than the catfish.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Lenis unagi
        

        Commonly: Wiglett, Wugtrio
        From Japanese 鰻 (unagi) meaning "eel."

  • Aquatilia

    From Latin "aquatilium" meaning "aquatic."
    Aquatilia contains all of the aquatic invertebrates of the class.
    Contains 2 families.

    • Conculae

      From Latin "conculium" meaning "mollusk."
      The Conculids are the Aquatilians which possess soft bodies.
      Contains 4 genera.

      • Tentaculum

        From Latin "tentaculum" meaning "tentacle."
        Pokemon which have prehensile tentacle appendages in adulthood are sorted into this genus.
        Contains 5 species.

        • Tentaculum kurage
        

        Commonly: Tentacool, Tentacruel
        From Japanese クラゲ (kurage) meaning "jellyfish."

        • ^†Tentaculum kai
        

        Commonly: Omanyte, Omastar
        From Japanese 貝 (kai) meaning "shell."

        • Tentaculum houhei
        

        Commonly: Remoraid, Octillery
        From Japanese 砲兵 (hōhei) meaning "artillery."

        • ^†Tentaculum fujitsubo
        

        Commonly: Lileep, Cradily
        From Japanese フジツボ (fujitsubo) meaning "barnacle."

        • Tentaculum renverse
        

        Commonly: Inkay, Malamar
        From French "renversé" meaning "reversed" or "upside-down."

      • Clusilis

        From Latin "clusilis" meaning "bivalve" or "easily closing."
        The Pokemon of the Clusilis genus have adapted to living with hardy shells that can close for protection.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Clusilis kitsui
        

        Commonly: Shellder, Cloyster
        From Japanese きつい (kitsui) meaning "tight."

      • Streidis

        From Greek "streídi" meaning "barnacle."
        The Pokemon of this genus root themselves onto or into a tough substance for protection.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Streidis attelage
        

        Commonly: Binacle, Barbaracle
        From French "attelage" meaning "coupling" or "team."

      • Sfaira

        From Greek "sfaíra" meaning "slug."
        The Pokemon of this genus have neither tentacles nor a protective shell, and are slug-like.
        Contains 1 species.

        • Sfaira funyafunya

        Commonly: Shellos, Gastrodon
        From Japanese ふにゃふにゃ (funyafunya) meaning "squishy."

        • Sfaira funyafunya nishi
        

        West Sea subspecies.
        From Japanese 西 (nishi) meaning "west."

        • Sfaira funyafunya azuma
        

        East sea subspecies.
        From Japanese 東 (azuma) meaning "east."

    • Durusae

      From Latin "durus" meaning "hard."
      The Durusids have soft interior bodies, but have evolved to protect them with a tough exterior.
      Contains 2 genera.

      • Asterias

        From Greek "asterías" meaning "starfish."
        The Pokemon of this genus exhibit radially symmetric body plans.
        Contains 2 species.

        • Asterias hoshi
        

        Commonly: Starfish, Starmie
        From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star."

        • Asterias awaawa
        

        Commonly: Mareanie, Toxapex
        From Hawaiian "ʻawaʻawa" meaning "poison."

      • Globus

        From Latin "globus" menaing "sphere."
        This genus contains the Durusids that have a spherical main body.
        Contains 3 species.

        • Globus sango
        

        Commonly: Corsola
        From Japanese 珊瑚 (sango) meaning "coral."

        • Globus kukamakai
        

        Commonly: Pyukumuku
        From Hawaiian "kukama kai" meaning "sea cucumber."

        • Globus achinos
        

        Commonly: Pincurchin
        From Greek "achinós" meaning "sea urchin."

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