Mudkip (Pokémon)

Mudkip (Ambystoma palus) is the Mud Fish Pokémon.

First found in the Hoenn region, it is given out as a starter Pokémon to new trainers within the region by Professor Birch. It evolves into its juvenile stage of Marshtomp at level 16, which later evolves into its adult stage of Swampert at level 36.

Description
Mudkip are Water type Pokémon that were first discovered in the Hoenn region. They are amphibious creatures that have adapted to living efficiently on both land and water. They are the infant stage of Swampert and are noted to being extremely small upon hatching.

Biology
Sharing a similar colour scheme as its adult-form, Mudkip have dark blue skin with orange gills that protrude out of their faces. The large, sensitive fin on its head often acts as a radar for danger. Mudkip are quadrupeds with small legs. They have a light-blue coloured tail that can often be used to dig through mud.

Behaviour
Very docile during infancy, Mudkip are social Pokémon that take care of each other. Mudkip sleep by burrowing into the soil at the edge of a water source. Despite their size, they are incredibly powerful as Mudkip can crush boulders much larger than itself.