Chimchar

Along with Turtwig and Piplup, it is one of the three starter Pokémon the player can choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

Chimchar are based on chimpanzees. Being very quick, Chimchar are able to climb the rocky ledges of tall mountains, where they live. The flames on their rears are produced by burning gas in their stomachs. Chimchar also has a swirl-like symbol on the chest. The flames do not go out in the rain, and, unlike the tail flames of Charmander, those of Chimchar go out when they go to sleep. Despite being based on chimpanzees, Chimchar's cry is actually much more similar to that of a spider monkey.

It evolves into Monferno starting at level 14, whom evolves into Infernape starting at level 36.