Wartortle

Testudine spumam, known by it's common name, Wartortle, is a water type Pokemon native to the Kanto Region. It belongs to the Testudine family.

Biology
Wartortle is a bipedal, indigo Pokémon. Wartortle, like it's relatives, are known for their hard shell that encases their body. Standard Wartortle shells are brown with a softer, yellow underbelly, seperated by a white rim. Wartortle, being the intermediate stage of the Squirtle line, grows a long, wavy, foam like tail and ears. These foam like additives are only temporary, and will be shed once a Wartortle evolves into a Blastoise.

An older Wartortle may have scars and algae growing on its shell. Wartortle have three claws that emerge from their hands, which they use to grasp onto things and capture prey, while submurged underwater. Wartortle prefer to spend time in water, as they are much better swimmers than Squirtle. Their porportions can be very awkward, causing Wartortle to be off balance on land.

Because they are larger than Squirtle and have a larger shell, Wartortle have a more difficult time walking on land and keeping their balance in the water. To maintain balance while swimming at high speeds, Wartortle moves its furry ears and tail as both rudders and balancing rods. Wartortle can be found living in colonies on islands, but its preferred habitat seems to be freshwater ponds and lakes.