Etecoons
Friendly native creatures · Brinstar
Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.
Etecoons is featured in Super Metroid — Friendly native creatures. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.
Original SNES game; randomizers and ROM hacks are outside this guide.
Biography
The Etecoons are peaceful inhabitants encountered in an optional part of Brinstar. Their behaviour demonstrates a movement technique rather than providing spoken instructions.
Appearance
Etecoons are small green creatures that move in quick, repeated jumps.
Personality
They are curious and non-hostile, helping the world feel populated by more than enemies.
Role in the story
Observing them can teach the player something Samus can already do. Their presence rewards experimentation and attention to animation.
Gameplay and encounters
Practise the wall jump they demonstrate in a safe space. Do not assume every difficult vertical route requires finding another item before it can be attempted.
Related characters
DachoraFriendly native creature
DraygonMajor boss
Infant MetroidRescued Metroid
KraidMajor boss
Mother BrainFinal antagonist
PhantoonMajor boss