Caterpie (Pokémon)

Caterpie (Japanese: キャタピー  Caterpie) is a Pokémon.

It evolves into starting at level 7, which evolves into  starting at level 10.

Physiology
Caterpie is serpentine and resembles a green caterpillar with yellow ring-shaped markings down the sides of its body. Its most notable characteristic is the bright red antennae (osmeterium) on its head. These and the large eye-shaped markings help to startle predators. It shares many characteristics with other larval Pokémon like.

Gender differences
None.

Special abilities
The antennae on its head will emit a terrible stench from it if the Caterpie is frightened or if the antennae are touched. This serves as an effective protective mechanism against most predators. Its feet are tipped with suction cups, permitting this Pokémon to scale most surfaces with minimal effort. It can also in order to entangle foes.

Much like many un-evolved Pokémon Caterpie can trust in a small moveset, not being able to trust in TMs, HMs or inheriting moves from its parents. Recently Caterpie and other Bug-type Pokémon have been found to have the ability to. Through specialized training it can learn to shoot a powerful and.

Behavior
Caterpie grow very quickly, and need to eat voraciously in order to meet their energy requirements. They have various adaptations that permit them to devour plant material safely, including an antenna that releases a horrible smell. It will shed its skin many times before finally cocooning itself in thick silk. While some s are disgusted by the idea of Pokémon, they are ideal targets for new Trainers as they are weak in the wild and evolve into their final forms at a low level.

Habitat
Caterpie can often be found in wooded areas, such as Viridian Forest. It is native to the Kanto and Johto regions.

Diet
Caterpie primarily feed on vegetation, such as tree leaves. Its favorite food is the Vermilion flower.