Dragoneel

Dragoneels are underwater creatures which first appear in New Super Mario Bros. U as enemies. They have since also made some appearances in Mario Party games.
==Profile==
===Physical description===
Dragoneels have a dark red body, a light-skin underbelly, and purple scales lined across their back. They also have large zigzag-shaped jaws. Dragoneels resemble a serpent, although they have a dragon-like face. They are likely based on s in particular.
==In New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe==
Dragoneels make their debut in New Super Mario Bros. U and later go on to appear in New Super Luigi U and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, in these games, they can be found in levels of Sparkling Waters such as Dragoneel's Undersea Grotto and Dragoneel Depths, in the former, one Dragoneel appears while in the latter, two Dragoneels appear. The Dragoneels emerge from below and give chase to Mario/Luigi, the Dragoneels will give chase to the plumbers doing damage upon contact, Dragoneels are almost invincible and can only be beaten with the effects of a Starman. While under the effects of a Fire Flower, the plumbers can toss Fireballs at a Dragoneel's head to briefly stun it but hitting it anywhere else will only make it speed up.
Baby Dragoneels also make an appearance. They are purple colored and, being babies, are shorter than regular Dragoneels.
==In ==
===Mario Party 10===
Dragoneels appear again in Mario Party 10 predominantly at Whimsical Waters during events. During these events, a Dragoneel can be seen circling the Treasure Chests which must be selected by players, the Treasure Chests can contain Mini Stars, Dice Blocks, or a Fishbone (if the latter is selected, a Fishbone will emerge and steal Mini Stars), in Bowser Party, these Chests can contain Hearts as well. Once the event is over, the Dragoneel will move to a later sector of the board and circle some more Treasure Chests whilst waiting for the players to arrive.
===Super Mario Party===
Dragoneels reappear in Super Mario Party in two minigames. In Rumble Fishing, Dragoneels have different lengths, the player who caught the longest Dragoneel wins the minigame. During Challenge Road, a Dragoneel must be caught in 5 or 3 seconds. In Rattle and Hmmm, they are in the enemy set with the Cheep Chomp and Torpedo Ted. Among them, it has the longest lasting rumble.
==Behind the scenes==
===Etymology===
Dragon comes from drakōn, a Greek word, via Latin and Old French. The name "Dragoneel" is a fusion of dragon and eel.
==Trivia==
*Despite their name being a combination of "Dragon" and "Eel", Dragoneels resemble a Sea Serpent more than an Eel.
*Dragoneels closely resemble Gobblegut and behave similar to the Snorkel Snake as they try to encircle players with their bodies.
*Their angry closed eyes closely resemble those of a Porcupuffer.
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