Loco facts for kids

The word Loco can mean different things, from a type of animal to a place or even a character in a game. Let's explore some of its meanings!

Loco the Sea Snail

In Chile and Peru, "Loco" is the name for a type of large sea snail called an Abalone. These snails live in the ocean and are known for their beautiful, iridescent shells. They are a popular seafood in some parts of the world.

What is an Abalone?

Abalones are sea snails that belong to a group called marine gastropod mollusks. They have a single, ear-shaped shell that covers their soft body. Inside the shell, they have a strong foot that helps them move and stick to rocks.

Where Do They Live?

Locos, or abalones, live in coastal waters around the world. They prefer rocky areas where they can cling to surfaces and feed on algae. In Chile and Peru, the "Loco" species is found along the Pacific coast.

Loco the Locomotive

"Loco" is often used as a short way to say locomotive. A locomotive is a powerful engine that pulls trains along railway tracks.

How Locomotives Work

Locomotives can be powered by different things. Early ones used steam, burning coal or wood to heat water and create steam. Modern locomotives often use diesel engines or electricity. They are designed to be very strong to pull many heavy train cars.

Types of Locomotives

There are many kinds of locomotives. Steam locomotives are famous for their classic look and puffing smoke. Diesel locomotives are very common today, and electric locomotives are used on tracks with overhead power lines or a third rail.

Loco in Culture and Places

The word "Loco" also appears in different parts of culture and geography.

Fictional Characters

• Loco (Gobots) is a character from the Gobots toyline. GoBots were popular transforming robot toys.
• Loco (MÄR) is a fictional character from the manga and anime series MÄR. This series is about a boy who enters a magical world.

Video Games

• LocoRoco is a fun game for the PlayStation console. In the game, you control a blob-like creature called a LocoRoco and roll it through colorful levels.

Places Named Loco

• Loco, Oklahoma is a small place located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, in the United States.
• Loco, Switzerland is a village found in the beautiful country of Switzerland.

Other Meanings

• Loco (loa) refers to a spirit in the Rada nation's spiritual beliefs. This spirit is known as a patron of healers and plants.
• Loco (song) is the name of a song by the band Coal Chamber.
• Loco (album) is also the name of a 2001 song and album by the band Fun Lovin' Criminals.
• The nickname of Manuel Antonio Cange, a footballer from Angola, is "Loco."

See also

In Spanish: Loco para niños