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{{rename|Gloop}}
{{species infobox
{{Species-infobox
|image=[[File:Fangfish2_DKL.png|40px]]
|image=[[File:Fangfish2_DKL.png|40px]]
|related=[[Fangfish]]
|comparable=[[Fangfish]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
}}
}}
 
A '''Gloop''' is a smaller relative of [[Fangfish]] that appears only in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. They appear primarily in [[Kremlantis]], but also make appearances in bonus rooms in other worlds. They have an appearance similar to a {{wp|Moorish idol}}. They slowly swim back and forth horizontally, and as such, they are not actively aggressive. However, they commonly appear in pairs in narrow passageways, making them more difficult to get past. They also tend to swim near pits where [[Flapper]]s are.
A '''Pucka Jr.'''<ref>[[Nintendo Power]] #69, page 93.</ref> is a smaller relative of [[Fangfish]] that appears only in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. They appear primarily in [[Kremlantis]], but also make appearances in bonus rooms in other worlds. They have an appearance similar to a {{wp|Moorish idol}}. They slowly swim back and forth horizontally, and as such, they are not actively aggressive. However, they commonly appear in pairs in narrow passageways, making them more difficult to get past. They also tend to swim near pits where [[Flapper]]s are.
 
==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=グループ<ref>[http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jEIAAOSwzrxUskz9/s-l1600.jpg ''Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book''.]</ref>
|Jap=グループ<ref name=Gurupu>''[[Media:SuperDonkeyKongGB guide.jpg|Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book]]''</ref>
|JapR=Gurūpu
|JapR=Gurūpu
|JapM=Gloop / Group}}
|JapM=Gloop
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Pucka.png|thumb|Artwork for "Pucka"]]
[[File:Pucka.png|thumb|Artwork for "Pucka"]]
*The name "Pucka Jr." comes from a ''Donkey Kong Land'' preview in ''[[Nintendo Power]]'', which also featured an unused fish known as Pucka. Artwork and a screenshot of Fangfish was used next to the "Pucka Jr." label, while artwork slightly similar to this fish was associated with Pucka, though the fish in the artwork appears longer, and the accompanying description states the fish was to be even larger than what became Fangfish. Due to the similar fin position, it is possible that the small fish in the final game was repurposed from this larger fish's design.
*Gloop's name is mentioned in an early draft for enemy names in the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', where it was paired with another fish enemy called "Bloop."<ref>{{media link|DKC general naming.jpg|Early DKC general naming sheet}}</ref> In the final version, they were presumably replaced with [[Bitesize]] and [[Chomps Jr.]], neither of which are present in ''Donkey Kong Land''.
*In a ''Donkey Kong Land'' preview in ''[[Nintendo Power]]'', it can be seen that instead of Gloop, the game was [[List of Donkey Kong Land pre-release and unused content|originally]] to include a much larger fish known as "Pucka" while Fangfish was instead known as "Pucka Jr." Pucka has a similar fin position to Gloop, but otherwise bears little resemblance.
*In a Japanese guide, Gloop conspicuously lacks its own artwork, unlike the other enemies, instead simply using a screenshot.<ref name=Gurupu/>


==Reference==
==References==
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{{DKL}}
[[Category:Fish]]
[[Category:Fish]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Land Enemies]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Land enemies]]
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Latest revision as of 10:10, August 26, 2022

Gloop
A Gloop in Donkey Kong Land.
First appearance Donkey Kong Land (1995)
Comparable

A Gloop is a smaller relative of Fangfish that appears only in Donkey Kong Land. They appear primarily in Kremlantis, but also make appearances in bonus rooms in other worlds. They have an appearance similar to a Moorish idol. They slowly swim back and forth horizontally, and as such, they are not actively aggressive. However, they commonly appear in pairs in narrow passageways, making them more difficult to get past. They also tend to swim near pits where Flappers are.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese グループ[1]
Gurūpu
Gloop

Trivia[edit]

Artwork for "Pucka"
  • Gloop's name is mentioned in an early draft for enemy names in the original Donkey Kong Country, where it was paired with another fish enemy called "Bloop."[2] In the final version, they were presumably replaced with Bitesize and Chomps Jr., neither of which are present in Donkey Kong Land.
  • In a Donkey Kong Land preview in Nintendo Power, it can be seen that instead of Gloop, the game was originally to include a much larger fish known as "Pucka" while Fangfish was instead known as "Pucka Jr." Pucka has a similar fin position to Gloop, but otherwise bears little resemblance.
  • In a Japanese guide, Gloop conspicuously lacks its own artwork, unlike the other enemies, instead simply using a screenshot.[1]

References[edit]