#0392 · Generation IV
What Animal Is Infernape Based On?
Infernape most closely resembles chimpanzee.
Closest animal
chimpanzee
Confidence
Broad or mixed-animal match
Why this comparison?
Infernape does not have a direct animal category, but its evolution line points to chimpanzee as the closest animal counterpart.
Official category: Flame Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.