#0940 · Generation IX
What Animal Is Wattrel Based On?
Wattrel most closely resembles the European Storm Petrel.
Closest animal
European Storm PetrelConfidence
Strong animal match
How Wattrel compares to the real European Storm Petrel
Wattrel's official category is the Storm Petrel Pokémon. AnimalDex rates its resemblance to the European Storm Petrel as a strong match, meaning the design reads directly as this animal. Wattrel is officially the Storm Petrel Pokémon, a small seabird that skims stormy seas. The European storm petrel, a tiny dark seabird that flutters over waves, is the real model.
The comparison covers looks and behavior cues, not biology: Wattrel is a fictional Pokémon, while the European Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) is a real animal. On AnimalDex the real European Storm Petrel scores 22 for dominance, 40 for speed, 8 for size and 36 for intelligence, out of 100, so its strongest trait is speed.
Official category: Storm Petrel Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.
Meet the real European Storm Petrel
Hydrobates pelagicus
European Storm Petrels are small seabirds that flutter and patter over rough water while picking food from the surface. Their size does not weaken them; it lets them work the moving edge between air and sea.
How to recognize it
- Sparrow-sized, the smallest seabird in the region
- Sooty black plumage with a square white rump
- Narrow white bar on the underwing
Real European Storm Petrel facts
- The name petrel is usually explained as a reference to Saint Peter walking on water.
- Sailors called storm petrels Mother Carey's chickens and took their appearance as a sign of bad weather.
- Diet
- Small planktonic crustaceans, tiny fish and squid, and oily scraps from fishing boats. Like other tubenoses it finds patches of food partly by smell, and it readily follows trawlers.
- Lifespan
- Annual adult survival is high, so many breeders live well over 10 years; ringed birds have been recorded at more than 30 years.
- Predators and threats
- Great skuas, large gulls and owls catch adults around colonies, and introduced rats, mink and cats can wipe out island breeding sites. When handled or cornered it spits foul-smelling stomach oil.
| Dominance | Speed | Size | Intelligence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/100 | 40/100 | 8/100 | 36/100 |
Wattrel animal FAQ
- What animal is Wattrel based on?
- Wattrel most closely resembles the European Storm Petrel. Wattrel is officially the Storm Petrel Pokémon, a small seabird that skims stormy seas. The European storm petrel, a tiny dark seabird that flutters over waves, is the real model.
- Is Wattrel a real animal?
- No. Wattrel is a fictional Pokémon. Its closest real counterpart is the European Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus), which AnimalDex covers with real field-guide facts.
- What is the real European Storm Petrel like?
- European Storm Petrels are small seabirds that flutter and patter over rough water while picking food from the surface. Their size does not weaken them; it lets them work the moving edge between air and sea.