Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)

Nidoran♂ (Japanese: ニドラン♂ Nidoran♂) is a Pokémon.

He evolves into starting at level 16, who evolves into  when exposed to a.

Physiology
Nidoran♂ is a small, quadruped, porcupine-based Pokémon with large ears, front teeth and red eyes. They are covered with spines primarily on their back which can release potent poisons if Nidoran♂ is threatened.

Gender differences
Nidoran♂ is the male of the species, and is noted to be one of the first Pokémon to denote gender differences. In the later generations, however, Pokémon with genders are marked with a ♀ or ♂ symbol, rather than being actual different Pokémon.

Nidoran♂ have a larger forehead horn than their female counterparts,. They also have more spines, and are of a different color.

Special abilities
Nidoran♂'s large horns can ; unlike his female counterpart, the size of Nidoran's horns are indicative of the strength of the venom. He also has unique muscles around his ears, which permit them to be moved in any direction.

Behavior
Nidoran♂ are fairly docile Pokémon, although they tend to be more alert and nervous than their female counterparts, constantly listening for the sounds of approaching enemies with their large ears. Their potent venom is used primarily as a defense, and most likely evolved to counteract their small body size.

Habitat
Nidoran♂ live in expansive hot savannas and plains. They share their native range with and both species are commonly found in Kanto and Johto.

Diet
Nidoran♂ eat fruit and plants. This Pokémon's digestive system is unaffected by the poisonous plants.