Spikes are… Penguins? What!

[Aidan the Elephant]

Why are Spikes in Yoshi's Island called "Mace Penguins"; Aren't they supposed to be a species of Koopa?

 

[Biddybud]

I always thought of them as beetles

 

[JBX9001]

Just did a little research on the wiki; the name comes from the Player's Guide for Yoshi's Island at the time. Considering this is the only time Spikes are referred to as "Mace Penguins", it's likely just a translation/localization slip up.

 

[Scarlet Pairo]

Penguins? Beetles? You must've misunderstood.
Clearly, Spikes are a subspecies of single-shelled Pangolins.