12 Pokemon You Might Not Know Are Based On Real Creatures

Rhinochimaeridae - This strange looking fish is found in temperate and tropical seas around the world.

Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar - you might know the North American black and yellow butterfly it grows into.

Ensatina Salamander - it doesn't have any fire powers, but this salamander lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Malayan Tapir - unlike Drowzee, the tapir walks on all four legs.

Horseshoe Crab - with its spiny tail and helmet-like shell, the horseshoe crab roams the ocean floor for food.

Shortraker Rockfish - while it may not have the whiskers of the Magikarp the Rockfish is a popular sportfish.

Japanese Macaque - Known for their bright red faces, these monkeys live in groups and love the cold.

Axolotl - Also known as a Mexican Walking Fish, these amphibians are endangered because of water pollution.

Tadpoles - tadpoles have a very similar appearance to Poliwag with even a similar nickname - pollywog.

Pangolin -- these mammals roll into balls for protection and live in the forest throughout Asia and Africa.

Chromodoris lochi - this colorful sea slug lives in the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region.

Northern Stargazer - the stunfisk is MUCH cuter than its real-world cousin, which hunts on the ocean floor.