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{{multiframe|align=left|size=100|[[File:YNI Loch Nestor.png]][[File:YNI Loch Nestor mad.png]]|Before and after being hit in ''Yoshi's New Island''}} | |||
'''Loch Nestor'''<ref>Miller, Kent, and Terry Munson. ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Player's Guide. [[Media:SMW2 Guide 127.jpg|Page 127]].</ref> is a puffer fish enemy encountered in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''. They only appear in stages where [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] must morph into a [[Submarine (form)|Submarine]]. When Yoshi touches one, he briefly sinks to the bottom. If hit by a torpedo, Loch Nestors simply grow larger and chase Yoshi, but explode after being hit three times. | '''Loch Nestor'''<ref>Miller, Kent, and Terry Munson. ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' Player's Guide. [[Media:SMW2 Guide 127.jpg|Page 127]].</ref> is a puffer fish enemy encountered in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''. They only appear in stages where [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] must morph into a [[Submarine (form)|Submarine]]. When Yoshi touches one, he briefly sinks to the bottom. If hit by a torpedo, Loch Nestors simply grow larger and chase Yoshi, but explode after being hit three times. | ||
Loch Nestor derives its name from {{wp|Nestor}}, a given name, and the Scottish lake Loch Ness, which is the home of the legendary {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}. The lips on the Loch Nestor are exactly the same as the ones on [[Cheep Cheep|Piscatory Pete]]. | Loch Nestor derives its name from {{wp|Nestor}}, a given name, and the Scottish lake Loch Ness, which is the home of the legendary {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}. The lips on the Loch Nestor are exactly the same as the ones on [[Cheep Cheep|Piscatory Pete]]. | ||
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Loch Nestor.png|Sprite from ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' | |||
Loch Nestor YI Picture Book.jpg|Loch Nestor artwork in a ''Yoshi's Island'' picture book | |||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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Revision as of 22:04, September 26, 2021
Before and after being hit in Yoshi's New Island
Loch Nestor[1] is a puffer fish enemy encountered in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 and Yoshi's New Island. They only appear in stages where Yoshi must morph into a Submarine. When Yoshi touches one, he briefly sinks to the bottom. If hit by a torpedo, Loch Nestors simply grow larger and chase Yoshi, but explode after being hit three times.
Loch Nestor derives its name from Nestor, a given name, and the Scottish lake Loch Ness, which is the home of the legendary Loch Ness Monster. The lips on the Loch Nestor are exactly the same as the ones on Piscatory Pete.
Gallery
Sprite from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Loch Nestor artwork in a Yoshi's Island picture book
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ハリボンボン[2][3] Haribonbon |
Derived from 「ハリセンボン」 (harisenbon, porcupinefish). Shared with Needle Poppo |
| German | Feuer-Wiesel[citation needed] |
Fire Weasel |
| Spanish | Lago Néstor |
Loch Nestor |
