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Crocalor resembles a {{wp|crocodile}} with a {{wp|calavera}} pattern. Its Fire typing may be inspired by the fact that crocodiles release excess heat through their mouths. Its affinity | Crocalor resembles a {{wp|crocodile}} with a {{wp|calavera}} pattern. Its Fire typing may be inspired by the fact that crocodiles release excess heat through their mouths. Its affinity for vocal performance could be based on crocodilian behaviour during nesting and breeding. | ||
Crocalor's overall appearance may draw inspiration from Mexican or Andalusian folk art. The fireballs on its head resemble a {{wp|sombrero|sombrero de charro}} worn by {{wp|mariachi}} players, or a {{wp|sombrero de catite}}. The scale pattern on its abdomen may be based on a ''traje cordobés'', a traditional vest from {{wp|Córdoba, Spain}} that is incorporated into mariachi outfits. Its design may also be inspired by other festivities in Spain and Latin America. It also loosely resembles {{wp|La Calavera Catrina}}, a figure associated with the {{wp|Day of the Dead}}, given the calavera pattern on its face and the sombrero despite its rotund stature. The "nest" on top of its head could also vaguely resemble a bouquet of {{wp|Tagetes erecta|Mexican marigold}}. It also resembles a {{wp|Easter mona|Mona de Pascua}}, a traditional Easter cake from Catalonia sometimes served with a hard-boiled egg or egg-shaped confectionery on top. | Crocalor's overall appearance may draw inspiration from Mexican or Andalusian folk art. The fireballs on its head resemble a {{wp|sombrero|sombrero de charro}} worn by {{wp|mariachi}} players, or a {{wp|sombrero de catite}}. The scale pattern on its abdomen may be based on a ''traje cordobés'', a traditional vest from {{wp|Córdoba, Spain}} that is incorporated into mariachi outfits. Its design may also be inspired by other festivities in Spain and Latin America. It also loosely resembles {{wp|La Calavera Catrina}}, a figure associated with the {{wp|Day of the Dead}}, given the calavera pattern on its face and the sombrero despite its rotund stature. The "nest" on top of its head could also vaguely resemble a bouquet of {{wp|Tagetes erecta|Mexican marigold}}. It also resembles a {{wp|Easter mona|Mona de Pascua}}, a traditional Easter cake from Catalonia sometimes served with a hard-boiled egg or egg-shaped confectionery on top. | ||
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Crocalor may be a combination of ''crocodile'' and ''calor'' (Spanish and Portuguese for heat). It may also involve ''vocal'' or ''coloratura'' (an ornamentation of vocal melody). | Crocalor may be a combination of ''crocodile'' and ''calor'' (Spanish and Portuguese for heat). It may also involve ''vocal'' or ''coloratura'' (an ornamentation of vocal melody). | ||
Achigator may be a combination of あちち ''achichi'' (" | Achigator may be a combination of あちち ''achichi'' ("hot!"), ''{{wp|mariachi}}'', and ''alligator''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
