Editing Koopa (species)

{{distinguish|Koopa Troopa}}
{{about|the Koopa species as a whole|other uses of the word "Koopa"|[[Koopa]]}}
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:SuperMarioParty KoopaTroopa.png|200x200px]]<br>A [[Koopa Troopa]], the most common and basic type of Koopa
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|variant_of=[[Shellcreeper]]
|variants=[[Boom Boom]]<br>[[Buzzy Beetle]]<br>[[Chargin' Chuck]]<br>[[Hammer Bro]]<br>[[Koopa (Bowser's species)]]<br>[[Koopa Striker]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa]]<br>[[Lakitu]]<br>[[Magikoopa]]<br>[[Shova]]<br>[[Spike]]<br>[[Spiny]]<br>[[Sumo Bro]]
|derived_subjects=[[Rocky Wrench]]<br>[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]
|notable=[[Motley Bossblob]]<br>[[Tutankoopa]]
|collapsed=true
}}
{{quote|[[Yoshi]]-dear, [[Baby Mario|that baby]] is going to cause disaster to befall the Koopas. So give him here before you accidentally get hurt!|[[Kamek]]|[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]}}
'''Koopas''' (once "the Koopa")<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1985|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|title=''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=2}}</ref> are a category of turtle-like creatures that form the '''Turtle Tribe''' (also known as the '''Koopa clan''' or '''Koopa tribe'''). There are many different types of Koopas, the most common being [[Koopa Troopa]]s; they are specifically named for [[Koopa (Bowser's species)|the species]] that [[Bowser]] belongs to due to an inconsistency in localization.

Most Koopas operate in a hierarchy-based grouping system. Bowser is the leader of a large army of [[Bowser's Minions|minions]], which has invaded the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] many times and has control over most of the Koopas in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], beginning in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', where, according to an interpretation of the story of the game's Japanese manual<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/ja/pdf/CLV-P-HAAAJ.pdf ''Super Mario Bros.'' Japanese instruction booklet]. The line in particular is 「強力な魔法を操る大ガメクッパの一族」 which, due to the various meanings of 「の」, can be interpreted as both ''the tribe of the great turtle Koopa who uses powerful magic'' or ''the Koopa tribe, great turtles who use powerful magic''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> during the English localization that saw ''Koopa'' (クッパ) as the name of the group of turtles instead of the name of Bowser, they were known for their "black magic."<ref>[https://legendsoflocalization.com/media/super-mario-bros/manuals/Super-Mario-Bros-Manual-US.pdf ''Super Mario Bros.'' North American instruction booklet], page 2.</ref> Said interpretation has since been rectified, with ''Koopa'' being acknowledged to be the Japanese name of Bowser,<ref>[https://mario.nintendo.com/history/ ''History'' section of the ''Official Home of Mario'']. Note how the rectified story of ''Super Mario Bros.'' now states ''The Mushroom Kingdom was the peaceful home of the Toads until the day Bowser and his wicked minions invaded. Using powerful magic, Bowser™ transformed the Toads into bricks and quickly conquered the land.'' Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> but the concept of ''Koopas'' as a group of turtles in {{wp|Western world|the West}} remains,<ref>[https://mario.nintendo.com/characters/ Bowser's bio in the ''Official Home of Mario''] states ''The king of the Koopas dreams of ruling the Mushroom Kingdom, and only Mario and his brave friends stand in his way!''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> while [[Nintendo]] of Japan consistently refers to Koopa as the name of Bowser and to the Turtle Tribe (カメ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}) as the group to which the various turtles belong.<ref>As can be seen both by {{file link|SMCE pages 88 89.png|this diagram of the Koopa Troop on pages 88 and 89 of the ''Super Mario Zen Hyakka'' (「スーパーマリオ全百科」, Super Mario Complete Encyclopedia)}} and the [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/characters/index.html current bio of Bowser in the ''Mario Portal''].</ref> Many of these same Koopas are members of the Koopa Troop and have different tasks in the organization based on the abilities of their particular class. For example, Koopa Troopas tend to be assigned as basic foot soldiers alongside [[Goomba]]s due to their lack of specialized offensive capabilities, while [[Magikoopa]]s are often given advisory roles due to their magical abilities and gift of foresight.

However, not all Koopas are allied with Bowser. Some Koopas, such as the Koopa Troopas of [[Koopa Village]], live peacefully inside the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom, while others, such as [[Koopa the Quick]] in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and the [[Roving Racers]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', simply hold no allegiance and operate independently.

Koopas in general are based on the [[Shellcreeper]]s from ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', as evident by various enemies being tentatively named and designed after Shellcreepers in development documents of ''Super Mario Bros.''<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=September 14, 2015|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=C73f618-3pk&t=2517s|timestamp=41:57|title=Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref> ''[[Mario Mania]]'' indicates that Koopa Troopas and [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s were previously Shellcreepers.<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=August 1991|title=Nintendo ''[[Mario Mania]]'' Player's Guide|page=13|quote=These fighting turtles first appeared in Mario Bros. as Shellcreepers, then became Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas in the Super Mario Bros. series.}}</ref> At least one source, ''[[Perfect Edition of the Great Mario Character Encyclopedia|Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]'', lists Shellcreepers among the Turtle Tribe while simultaneously stating that they are the roots originating the whole Turtle Tribe.<ref>{{cite|date=1994|language=ja|title=''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''|page=[https://imgur.com/aNvk8LY 55]}}</ref> Additionally, ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' states that Koopa Troopas (referred to simply as "Koopas" in English versions) are apparently evolved from Shellcreepers.<ref>{{cite|quote=The Koopa is apparently an evolved form of this veteran of Mario Bros.|author=Shellcreeper trophy|title=NTSC ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=A true veteran from way back in Mario Bros., this guy even predates Koopas, which apparently it evolved into.|author=Shellcreeper trophy|title=PAL ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Treat4567|date=December 28, 2014|url=youtu.be/Kjy7Gd4cjrM?t=158|timestamp=2:38|title=<nowiki>[スマブラWiiU]</nowiki> フィギュア 全716種まとめ|publisher=YouTube|language=ja|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
==Species==
===Boom Boom===
[[File:Boom_Boom_SMR.png|thumb|150x150px|Boom Boom in ''Super Mario Run'']]
{{Main|Boom Boom}}
'''Boom Booms''' are a Koopa species similar to Bowser's. Booms Booms are very large and most have spikes on the back of their shells. The only difference seems to be the connected plastron (the underside of the shell) that Boom Booms have. They have huge arms, which they use to attack by flailing them, although in some cases their arms are replaced with wings. Aside from the main Boom Boom, a female Boom Boom named [[Pom Pom]] has been shown. They appear in boss battles in games like ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''.
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===Buzzy Beetle===
[[File:NSMBU Buzzy Beetle Artwork.png|thumb|150x150px]]
{{main|Buzzy Beetle}}
Buzzy Beetles are found generally in caves and other dark areas. They are known to be immune to fireballs, and they can climb on walls and ceilings, and they can drop from ceilings if Mario or others approach them closely enough. As with Koopa Troopas, Buzzy Beetles hide inside their shell if Mario or others stomp on them, letting their shells be used.
;Other Buzzy Beetle species

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*[[Big Buzzy Beetle]]
**[[Big Bony Beetle]]
*[[Bony Beetle]]
**[[Big Bony Beetle]]
*[[Buster Beetle]]
*[[Buzz-Bomb]]
*[[Magmite]]
**[[Magmus]]
*[[Noko Bombette]]
*[[Para-Beetle]]
**[[Heavy Para-Beetle]]
**[[Spiky Parabuzzy]]
*[[Spike Top]]
**[[Dark Spike Top]]
**[[M. M-Spike Top]]
**[[Spike Top#Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|Red Spike Top]]
**[[Spiky Parabuzzy]]
*[[Shiny Buzzy Beetle]]
*[[Small Buzzy Beetle]]
*[[Stone Buzzy]]
**[[Dark Stone Buzzy]]
}}

===Chargin' Chuck===
[[File:Chargin' Chuck Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150x150px|Chargin' Chucks with and without helmets in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
{{main|Chargin' Chuck}}
'''Chargin' Chucks''' are a type of Koopa who wear gridiron football gear. They have a variety of attacks and sports based weaponry, such as damaging baseballs and footballs. Chargin' Chucks first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. They have similarities to [[Boom Boom]], and like the [[Hammer Bro]]s. and their variations, Chargin' Chucks often appear as duos, or sometimes even larger groups.
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===Hammer Bro===
{{main|Hammer Bro}}
[[File:NSMBU Hammer Bro Artwork.png|thumb|150x150px]]
'''Hammer Bros.''' (or '''Hammer Brothers''') are a type of Koopa that stand upright, wear helmets and shoes, and throw hammers at passerby. There are various similar Koopas who throw other objects at their opponents, such as the [[Boomerang Bro]]s., [[Ice Bro]]s., and the [[Fire Bro]]s., the latter of which used to spit their projectiles from their mouths, but now pull them from thin air, like the others. All of these Koopas have similar shell patterns (though they are color-coded by type: Hammer Bros. wear green armor, Fire Bros. wear red, Boomerang Bros. wear blue, Ice wear light blue, etc.) and beaks that are lighter in color than the rest of their face, both of which sets them apart from Koopa Troopas, which are also slightly smaller.
;Other Hammer Bro species

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*[[Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother]] 
**[[C. A. F. H. Bro]] 
*[[Boomerang Bro]]
**[[Beanerang Bro]]
**[[Circus Bro]]
**[[Dark Boomerang Bro]]
**[[Goomerang Brother]]
**[[Paper Boomerang Bro]]
*[[Business Bro]]
*[[Calm Hammer Bro]]
*[[Chariot Bro]]
*[[Chomp Bro]]
*[[Dark Hammer Bro]]
*[[Fire Bro]]
**[[Dark Fire Bro]]
**[[Paper Fire Bro]]
*[[Ice Bro]]
*[[Juggler Bro]]
*[[Limbo Bro]]
**[[Elite Limbo Bro]]
*[[Paper Hammer Bro]]
*[[Sledge Bro]]
**[[Shady Sledge Bro]]
*[[Small Hammer Bro]]
*[[Yo Bro]] 
}}

===Koopa (Bowser's species)===
[[File:Koopalings Airship Artwork.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Various members aboard an [[airship]]]]
{{main|Koopa (Bowser's species)}}
'''Koopas''' (not to be confused with [[Koopa Troopa]]s or the Turtle Tribe in general) are a large species that is generally shown with bipedal posture, a spiked shell that is separated between the front and back, and lumpy, fleshy muzzles. As the species [[Bowser]] belongs to, many of his traits and abilities are later shown by others, such as the ability to [[Fire Breath|breathe fire]]. Most examples of them are specific named characters rather than generic enemies. They physically have the closest resemblance to [[Boom Boom]]s and [[Sumo Bro]]s.

;Most variants of Bowser's species are offshoots of Bowser himself.
*[[Bowser Statue]]
*[[Bowser Stunner]]
*[[Fake Bowser]]
**[[Tail Bowser]]
*[[Koopa Kid]]
*[[Mechakoopa]]
**[[Blasta Mechakoopa]]
**[[Flying Mechakoopa]]
**[[Mega Mechakoopa]]
**[[Zappa Mechakoopa]]
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===Koopa Troopa===
{{main|Koopa Troopa}}
[[File:SuperMarioParty KoopaTroopa.png|thumb|150x150px]]
'''Koopa Troopas''' (often shortened to plain '''Koopas''' and occasionally to '''Troopas''', Japanese ノコノコ ''Nokonoko'') are common enemies in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. While some are peaceful, Koopa Troopas are usually displayed as foot soldiers of the Koopa Troop under the direct leadership of Bowser. They typically have no special offensive abilities like [[#Hammer Bros.|Hammer Bros.]] or [[#Lakitu|Lakitu]]s. Throughout the ''Super Mario'' franchise, Koopa Troopas have appeared as both quadrupedal creatures (four legged) and bipedal (walking on two legs). Since their debut in ''Super Mario Bros.'', Koopa Troopas have appeared in almost every game, usually as enemies, but also as playable characters in numerous spin-offs. They are also partners for Mario in the first two ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' games.
;Other Koopa Troopa species

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*[[Ankoopa]]
*[[Beach Koopa]]
*[[Big Koopa Troopa]]
**[[Big Dry Bones]]
**[[Big Koopa Paratroopa]]
*[[Bombshell Koopa]]
*[[Climbing Koopa]]
*[[Dark Koopa]]
*[[Dry Bones]]
**[[Big Dry Bones]]
**[[Dark Bones]]
**[[Dry Bones 5-Stack]]
**[[Dull Bones]]
***[[Dark Dull Bones]]
**[[Elite Dry Bones]]
**[[Paper Dry Bones]]
**[[Parabones]]
**[[Red Bones]]
**[[Sad Dry Bones]]
**[[Vomer]]
*[[Electro-Koopa]]
**[[Blue Electrokoopa]]
**[[Red Electrokoopa]]
***[[Electro-Koopa King]]
*[[Glad Red Koopa]]
*[[Koopa Paratroopa]]
**[[Big Koopa Paratroopa]]
***[[Big Troopa]]
****[[Grand Troopa]]
**[[Dark Paratroopa]]
**[[Dreamy Paratroopa]]
**[[G. R. P-Troopa]]
**[[Koopa Paratroopa 10-Stack]]
**[[KP Paratroopa]]
**[[Mad G. P-Troopa]]
**[[Malakoopa]]
**[[Paper Paratroopa]]
**[[Paratroopea]]
**[[Scaratroopea]]
**[[Shady Paratroopa]]
**[[Shiny Paratroopa]]
**[[Z Koopa]]
**[[Parabones]]
*[[Koopatrol]]
**[[Dark Koopatrol]]
*[[Koopa Troopa 6-Stack]]
*[[Koopeleon]]
**[[Gold Koopeleon]]
*[[KP Koopa]]
**[[KP Paratroopa]]
*[[Mad Green Koopa]]
*[[Mask Koopa]]
*[[Mural Koopa]]
*[[Paper Koopa Troopa]]
*[[Shady Koopa]]
**[[Shady Paratroopa]]
*[[Shiny Koopa Troopa]]
*[[Snooza Koopa]]
*[[Snortoise]]
*[[Space Troopa]]
*[[State Troopa]]
*[[Stormtroopa]]
*[[Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopa]]
*[[Super Troopa]]
*[[Terrapin]]
**[[Terra Cotta]]
**[[Torte]]
*[[Troopea]]
**[[Elite Troopea]]
**[[Paratroopea]]
**[[Scaratroopea]]
*[[Wereturtle]]
}}

===Lakitu===
[[File:NSMBU Lakitu Artwork.png|thumb|150x150px|A Lakitu as seen in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'']]
{{main|Lakitu}}
'''Lakitus''' are goggled Koopas who ride clouds through the skies, and which can occasionally be found snorkeling in water and hiding behind walls or in pipes. Unlike most Koopa species, they do not have snouts or beaks, but flat faces with round noses. Their shells are also unique in their circular patterning. To attack, Lakitus typically throw unlimited numbers of [[#Spiny|Spiny Eggs]] at their opponents, and some will also dangle [[1-Up Mushroom]]s from fishing poles to lure their targets closer.
;Other Lakitu species
*[[Aqua Lakitu]]
*[[Calm Lakitu]]
*[[Commander Lakitu]]
*[[Dark Lakitu]]
*[[Fishin' Lakitu]]
**[[Fishing Boo]]
***[[C. Fishing Boo]]
*[[Glam Lakitu]]
*[[Lakipea]]
*[[Lakitu King]]
*[[Lakitu R]]
*[[Lakitu in a Pipe]]
*[[Lakitufo]]
*[[Thunder Lakitu]]
*[[Wall Lakitu]]
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===Magikoopa===
[[File:Magikoopa Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150x150px|A Magikoopa as seen in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
{{main|Magikoopa}}
'''Magikoopas''' (referred to as '''Kameks''' in the European localizations and as '''Koopa Wizards''' in the [[Super Mario World (television series)|''Super Mario World'' television series]]) can cast spells and fly on broomsticks. They are generally considered to be high-ranking members of the Koopa Troop. They wear glasses and wizard's garb: typically blue robes and hats, though Magikoopas specializing in different forms of magic sport different colors. Aside from their heads, which have slightly larger beaks than those of their normal counterparts, little is known about the Magikoopa's external structure due to their robes. [[Kamek]] is a notable Magikoopa.
;Other Magikoopa species
*[[Dark Magikoopa]]
*[[Gray Magikoopa]]
*[[Green Magikoopa]]
*[[Magifoofa]]
*[[Purple Magikoopa]]
*[[Red Magikoopa]]
*[[Toady]]
*[[White Magikoopa]]
*[[Yellow Magikoopa]]
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===Shova===
[[File:Shova (render) - SMBW.png|thumb|150x150px|A Shova in ''Super Mario Bros. Wonder'']]
{{main|Shova}}
'''Shovas''' are large Koopas similar to [[Boom Boom]]s and [[Chargin' Chuck]]s that are capable of pushing large objects like pipes with their large mitted hands.
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===Spike===
[[File:Spike Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150x150px|A Spike in ''Super Mario 3D World'']]
{{main|Spike}}
'''Spikes''' are small Koopas who either stand still or walk around. When Mario or an ally of his comes by, however, Spikes throw spiked balls or bars to harm the character. More specialized variants, such as [[Snow Spike]]s and [[Stone Spike]]s, also exist and throw their namesake projectiles instead of metallic, spiked balls.
;Other Spike species
*[[Clubba]]
**[[Dark Clubba]]
**[[White Clubba]]
*[[Mad Spike]]
*[[Shiny Paper Spike]]
*[[Snow Spike]]
*[[Stone Spike]]
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===Spiny===
[[File:Spiny Artwork - New Super Mario Bros. 2.png|thumb|150x150px|A Spiny in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'']]
{{main|Spiny}}
'''Spinies''' (Japanese トゲゾー ''Togezō'') are four-legged Koopas known for their spiked shells. They appear to have a symbiotic relationship with [[#Lakitu|Lakitus]], another Koopa variant which throw Spiny Eggs at their opponents.
;Other Spiny species
*[[Big Spiny]]
*[[Dark Spiny]]
*[[Sad Spiny]]
*[[Sharpea]]
*[[Shiny Paper Spiny]]
*[[Sky-Blue Spiny]]
*[[Spike Blop]]
*[[Spike Koopa]]
*[[Spikey (Super Mario RPG)|Spikey]]
**[[Spikester]]
**[[Urspike]]
*[[Spiny Egg]]
*[[Spiny R]]
*[[Spiny Shroopa]]
*[[Thorny]]
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===Sumo Bro===
{{main|Sumo Bro}}
[[File:NSMBU Sumo Bro Artwork.png|thumb|150x150px]]
'''Sumo Bros.''' (or '''Sumo Brothers''') are a type of Koopa with similarities to [[Sledge Bro]] and [[Chargin' Chuck]]. They pound their foot to create thunderbolts that explode upon impact with the ground. Despite fitting within the [[Hammer Bro]]s. naming scheme in most languages, they are generally depicted as unrelated. Sumo Bros. first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World]]''.
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==Other Koopa-like creatures==
===Conkdor===
[[File:Conkdor Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|thumb|150x150px|left]]
{{main|Conkdor}}
'''Conkdors''' are huge flightless birds with lavender-colored spiked Koopa shells and long necks and beaks they can use to bash anyone in front of them.

===Rocky Wrench===
[[File:Rocky_wrench.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Rocky Wrenches' Koopa-like appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
{{main|Rocky Wrench}}
'''Rocky Wrenches''' are enemies and pop out of manhole covers on [[airship]]s at random. They were stated to be a mole-like type of Koopa during ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'',<ref>{{cite|quote=「モグラようなカメ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}。{{ruby|穴|あな}}からニョキッと{{ruby|出|で}}てきてスパナを{{ruby|投|な}}げてくる。{{ruby|飛行船|ひこうせん}}の{{ruby|乗組員|のりくみいん}}だ。」 ("''Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.''")|language=ja|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī'') instruction booklet|page=38}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches at Mario.|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3'' instruction booklet|page=37|date=1990|author=Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> but have been redesigned to greatly resemble [[Monty Mole]]s (which are in turn based off Rocky Wrenches) as of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', though the shells reappear in the "classic" styles of ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and its iterations as well as the DLC for ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.
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===Skedaddler===
[[File:Skedaddler (render) - SMBW.png|thumb|150x150px|left]]
{{main|Skedaddler}}
'''Skedaddlers''' are timid ground squirrel-like enemies that spit seeds to attack. They have small, black shells very similar to the ones [[Rocky Wrench]]es sometimes have.

===Yoshi===
[[File:Yoshi - Mario Party 10.png|thumb|150x150px]]
{{main|Yoshi (species)}}
'''Yoshis''' are long-tongued omnivorous saurian creatures initially intended as Koopas.<ref>in the {{file link|SMHAmerican SMW and SMAS.jpg|section of the ''Super Mario History Booklet'' dedicated to ''Super Mario World''}} [[Takashi Tezuka]] states that ''''Yoshi was originally supposed to be a type of Koopa. That saddle you see on his back was actually is shell.''</ref> After their debut, this connection was not brought up again for many years, but it would eventually be reconfirmed that they are turtles with the large red "saddle" being a natural shell.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2017/October/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-SNES-developer-interview-Volume-5-Super-Mario-World-and-Super-Mario-World-2-Yoshi-s-Island-1290850.html|language=en-gb|title=Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES developer interview – Volume 5: Super Mario World and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|publisher=Nintendo of UK|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Brian|date=April 27, 2019|url=nintendoeverything.com/yoshis-crafted-world-devs-on-the-art-style-kindergarten-inspiration-flip-side-gimmick-more|title=Yoshi’s Crafted World devs on the art style, kindergarten inspiration, flip side gimmick, more|publisher=Nintendo Everything|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|language=ja|url=game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/742615.html|title=The Creator of the Famicom and the Designer of Super Mario are here!|publisher=GAME Watch|accessdate=June 5, 2022}}</ref> As such, they are the one Koopa-based creature consistently depicted as friendly characters, with [[Yoshi]] being a major protagonist of both the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise as well as [[Yoshi (franchise)|his own]] franchise.
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===Yoshi===
{{main|Yoshi (species)}}
[[File:Yoshi - Mario Party 10.png|thumb]]
'''Yoshis''' are long-tongued omnivorous saurian creatures initially intended as Koopas.<ref>in the {{media link|SMHAmerican SMW and SMAS.jpg|section of the ''Super Mario History Booklet'' dedicated to ''Super Mario World''}} [[Takashi Tezuka]] states that ''''Yoshi was originally supposed to be a type of Koopa. That saddle you see on his back was actually is shell.''</ref> After their debut, this connection was not brought up again for many years, but it would eventually be reconfirmed that they are turtles with the large red "saddle" being a natural shell.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2017/October/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-SNES-developer-interview-Volume-5-Super-Mario-World-and-Super-Mario-World-2-Yoshi-s-Island-1290850.html Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES developer interview – Volume 5: Super Mario World and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island].</ref><ref>Brian (April 27, 2019). [https://nintendoeverything.com/yoshis-crafted-world-devs-on-the-art-style-kindergarten-inspiration-flip-side-gimmick-more/ Yoshi’s Crafted World devs on the art style, kindergarten inspiration, flip side gimmick, more]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/742615.html The Creator of the Famicom and the Designer of Super Mario are here!]. GAME Watch. Retrieved June 5, 2022.</ref> As such, they are the one Koopa variety consistently depicted as friendly characters, with [[Yoshi]] being a major protagonist of both the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise as well as [[Yoshi (franchise)|his own]] franchise.

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=カメ{{ruby|一族|いちぞく}}<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros. 2'' Disk System instruction booklet|page=3|publisher=Nintendo|author=Nintendo|date=1986|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī'') instruction booklet|page=35|date=1988|language=ja}}</ref>
|JapR=Kame-ichizoku
|Jap2=クッパ{{ruby|一族|いちぞく}}<ref>{{cite|date=1986|title=''All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet|page=6-7|publisher=Nintendo|author=Nintendo}}</ref> (''All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.'')
|Jap2R=Kuppa-ichizoku
|Jap3=カメ{{ruby|族|ぞく}}<ref>{{cite|title=スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 (''Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Surī'') instruction booklet|page=38|language=ja|publisher=Nintendo|author=Nintendo|date=1988}}</ref>
|Jap3R=Kame-zoku
|Jap4=カメ
|Jap4R=Kame
|JapM=Turtle Tribe
|Jap2M=Bowser Tribe
|Jap3M=Turtle Tribe
|Jap4M=Turtle
|Cat=Koopa <small>(''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'')
|Dut=Koopa
|Spa=Koopa<br>(Los) Koopa
|Spa2M=(The) Koopa
|Por=Koopa
|Fre=Koopa
|Ita=Koopa
|Ita2=Tribù delle Tartarughe (''Super Mario Bros.'' manual)
|Ita2M=Turtle Tribe
|Rus=Купа
|RusR=Kupa
|RusM=Koopa
|Kor=거북족<ref>해머를 던지는 거북족의 엘리트, 전망 좋은 높은 곳을 좋아하는 것 같다.(Hammer-throwing Elite of Turtle Tribe. He seems to like high place with good view.), from card description of Hammer Bro from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''</ref>
|KorR=Geobukjok
|KorM=Turtle Tribe
|Ger=Koopa
|ChiS=喏库
|ChiSR=Nuòkù
|ChiS2=乌龟族<ref>{{cite|author=Mario profile|title=''Super Smash Bros.''|quote=在人们的印象中，马力欧一直是一个用特殊的跳跃技能与乌龟族战斗的水管工。 (In people's impression, Mario has always been a plumber who used special jumping skills to fight with the Turtle Tribe.)}}</ref> (''Super Smash Bros.'')
|ChiS2R=Wūguī Zú
|ChiS3=龟族 (''Mario Party Superstars'')
|ChiS3R=Guī Zú
|ChiSM=Derived from "喏库喏库" (''Nuòkù'nuòkù'', Koopa Troopa)
|ChiS2M=Turtle Tribe
|ChiS3M=Turtle Tribe
|ChiT=烏龜族<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.tw/mariokartwii/character/index_04.html|title=瑪利歐賽車 Wii (日文版)：角色 - 台灣任天堂網站|language=zh-hant|publisher=Nintendo Taiwan|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref> (''Mario Kart Wii'')
|ChiTR=Wūguī Zú
|ChiT2=庫巴一族<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/mario/history/index.html|title=瑪利歐歷史｜超級瑪利歐兄弟 35週年｜任天堂|publisher=Nintendo HK|language=zh-hant|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref> (''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary)
|ChiT2R=Kùbā-yīzú
|ChiTM=Turtle Tribe
|ChiT2M=Bowser Tribe
}}

==References==
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