Snooza Koopa

The Snooza Koopa is a type of Koopa that appears in Super Mario Sunshine. Unlike other Koopas, Snooza Koopas do not have hands or feet, instead sporting flippers like real-world sea turtles. Their large shells also closely resemble Yoshi eggs, being smooth and white with green spots.

Mario encounters Snooza Koopas in the fourth episode of Pinna Park. The Koopas have dug into the soil of the garden outside the amusement park where they are gnawing on the roots of the Sunflower Kids, causing them to wilt. Mario must defeat all of the Snooza Koopas to complete the episode and gain a Shine Sprite. To do this, he must first awaken the Koopas by hosing them with the F.L.U.D.D.. When awake, the Snooza Koopa will attack Mario by leaping into the air and attempting to crush him. If Mario gets out of the way, the Snooza Koopa will end up with its shell stuck in the ground with its belly exposed. Mario can then defeat the Snooza Koopa by performing a Ground Pound on its belly.