Remoraid (Japanese: テッポウオ Teppouo) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Octillery starting at level 25.
If a Remoraid is in the party when a Mantyke levels up, the Mantyke evolves into Mantine. However, this will not affect the Remoraid and it continues to be a separate Pokémon.
Biology
Remoraid is a light blue, fish-like Pokémon with saucer-like eyes, and a mouth with four pointed teeth. There are two dark stripes on its back that resembles the barrel of a revolver. It has a single pelvic fin positioned like a revolver's trigger, two small pectoral fins, and a dorsal fin near its mouth resembling a gun's front sight. In addition, it has two caudal fins, the bottom of which resembling the butt of a gun and the top resembling the hammer. All of its fins except for the dorsal fin are white.
Remoraid is well known for its ability to shoot jets of water from the surface with incredible accuracy and distance, often to shoot down flying insect prey out of the air. The water attack can reach its prey to about 300 miles. Because of this Remoraid is refered to as "sniper of the seas". It tends to travel by attaching to Mantine's fins or in large groups of its own kind. When attached to a Mantine, it feeds on whatever the Mantine leaves behind, but will fight alongside it as well. Remoraid is a sea-dwelling Pokémon, but when evolution draws near, Remoraid travels downstream from rivers.
In the anime
A Remoraid in the anime, attached to a
Mantine
Major appearances
Multiple Remoraid made their main series debut in The Light Fantastic as residents of Remoraid Mountain.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in a flashback in The Joy of Water Pokémon as inhabitants of Lake Lucid. They were the cause of Nurse Joy's fear of Water Pokémon, as she was working at the Pokémon Center near the lake.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Mantine Overboard!, where they were shown to be living in a shipwreck that was under the protection of a Mantine.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Octillery The Outcast!, under the ownership of Marcellus. Several of them were revealed to have evolved into Octillery.
Minor appearances
Remoraid debuted in Snorlax Snowmen.
A Remoraid appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
A Trainer's Remoraid appeared in Dueling Heroes as one of the Pokémon participating in the Whirl Cup.
A Remoraid appeared in The Legend of Thunder! as one of the Pokémon seen at a Pokémon Center.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Remoraid appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish, where it evolved into an Octillery.
A Remoraid appeared in Whiscash and Ash.
A Remoraid appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Remoraid appeared in Lights, Camerupt, Action! as an actor in one of Elijah's movies.
A Remoraid appeared in On Olden Pond as a resident of an old lake.
A Trainer's Remoraid appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path, where it was seen participating in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.
A Remoraid appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, where it was seen attached to a Mantine owned by a Coordinator who was competing in the Kanto Grand Festival.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. They were among the Pokémon present during the final showdown with The Phantom and his crew.
A Remoraid appeared in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.
Multiple Remoraid made cameo appearances in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Remoraid appeared in PK19.
A Remoraid appeared in Up Close and Personable!. It was among the many Pokémon that were found at the lake by the Pokémon Summer Academy.
A Remoraid appeared in Strategy Begins at Home! while Team Rocket was fishing in a lake for Goldeen.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta!.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Expedition to Onix Island! as residents of a deserted island.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Danger, Sweet as Honey! as residents of Honey Island.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in An Undersea Place to Call Home!, where they were among the Pokémon who made the wreck of the S.S. Cussler their home.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
Three Remoraid appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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EP185
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Remoraid
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Ash's Pokédex
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Remoraid, the Jet Pokémon. Often found in large groups, Remoraid can fire water and hit targets up to 100 meters away.
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In the manga
- For a list of Remoraid's appearances in the manga as part of Mantine, see the manga section of Mantine.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Remoraid debuted in Really Remoraid, where Crystal catches a swarm of them during her ocean trip with Yellow and Fisherman Wilton, and gave them to the latter. In Lively Lugia II, Wilton gives them to Gold, who uses them to power his Mantine for aerial transport.
A Remoraid was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.
A Remoraid appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a Fisherman.
A Remoraid appeared in a flashback in One Tough Togepi.
A Remoraid appeared in PS541.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Remoraid appeared in Let's Survive This Sea Battle.
In the TCG
- Main article: Remoraid (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #172
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Gold
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It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.
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Silver
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Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
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Crystal
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To escape from an attacker, it may shoot water out of its mouth, then use that force to swim backward.
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Stadium 2
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It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Ruby
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Remoraid sucks in water, then expels it at high velocity using its abdominal muscles to shoot down flying prey. When evolution draws near, this Pokémon travels downstream from rivers.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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A Remoraid uses its abdominal muscles to forcefully expel swallowed water, then shoot down flying prey. When evolution approaches, it travels down rivers.
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FireRed
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Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
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LeafGreen
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It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #132
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Johto #174
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Diamond
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It squirts water forcefully from its mouth to shoot down flying prey.
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Pearl
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It clings to Mantine to feed on the big Pokémon's scraps. This is an adaptation to avoid foes.
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Platinum
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It forcefully squirts water. The water jet never misses prey even if the Remoraid is deep in the sea.
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HeartGold
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It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.
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SoulSilver
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Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
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Generation V
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Unova B2W2: #235
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Black
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It forcefully squirts water. The water jet never misses prey even if the Remoraid is deep in the sea.
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White
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Black 2
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The water they shoot from their mouths can hit moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #144
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.
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Y
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Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
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Omega Ruby
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Remoraid sucks in water, then expels it at high velocity using its abdominal muscles to shoot down flying prey. When evolution draws near, this Pokémon travels downstream from rivers.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar #148
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Sword
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The water they shoot from their mouths can hit moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
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Shield
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Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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Total: 300
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Remoraid in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Remoraid in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 2
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Min. exp.:
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Max. exp.:
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Browser entry R-114
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Remoraid dives deep underwater if it notices Rangers. Approach it from behind.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Mantine sprites
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Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Ruby and Sapphire
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Emerald
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FireRed and LeafGreen
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Trivia
- The Gunfish enemy that appears underwater in Stage 6 of Pulseman bears a resemblance to Remoraid, as they are both combinations of fish and revolver pistols. This may be on purpose due to the fact that Ken Sugimori designed the characters in this game and also designs Pokémon.
- Remoraid is the only Pokémon so far that is needed to evolve another Pokémon in the same party. Without Remoraid's presence, Mantyke cannot evolve into Mantine. In the anime and Pokédex entries however, it is shown that Shellder is needed to evolve Slowpoke.
- Remoraid can be seen as a parallel to Qwilfish. Both of them are Water-type Generation II Pokémon. Remoraid is exclusive to LeafGreen, while Qwilfish is exclusive to FireRed, with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions.
- If one was to rearrange the Pokérap GS so all the Pokémon are in National Pokédex order, Remoraid would remain in its position in the song.
Origin
Remoraid's talent for shooting attacks is similar to an archerfish's. Considering its relationship to Mantyke and Mantine it appears to also be based on a remora. Its shooting abilities, general shape, and appearance make it similar to firearms, more specifically, revolvers.
Name origin
Remoraid may be a combination of remora and raid (a rapid attack). Alternatively, it could be a combination of remora and aid, denoting the health benefits of some fish which clean others.
Teppouo may be a combination of 鉄砲 teppō (gun, as in water gun) and 魚 uo (fish). 鉄砲魚 teppōuo is also the Japanese name for the archerfish.
In other languages
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Japanese
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テッポウオ Teppouo
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From 鉄砲 teppō, 魚 uo, and 鉄砲魚 teppōuo
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French
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Rémoraid
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Remoraid
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Same as English name
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German
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Remoraid
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Remoraid
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Same as English name
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Korean
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총어 Chongeo
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From 총 (銃) chong and 어 (魚) eo
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Mandarin Chinese
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鐵炮魚 / 铁炮鱼 Tiěpàoyú
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From its Japanese name
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Cantonese Chinese
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鐵炮魚 Titpaauyú
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From its Japanese name
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More languages
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Hindi
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रेमोरेइड Remoraid
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Реморэйд Remoreyd
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Transcription of English name
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External links
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