Hotan is a digital lifeform. It is Venusmon's scallop, who always accompanies it.[1]
Design[]
Hotan is a purple Yesso scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis). Its design is likely a reference to The Birth of Venus, a painting by Sandro Botticelli that depicts Venus standing on a scallop.
Etymologies[]
- Hotan (ホタン)
Official name given by Venusmon's Digimon Reference Book profile and used in the franchise. No official romanization available.
- Ja: Hotan. From "hotategai" (帆立貝? lit. "Yesso scallop").
Fiction[]
Digimon Heroes![]
Hotan appears alongside Venusmon.
Digimon New Century[]
When Venusmon uses its "Healing Therapy" attack, Hotan heals Venusmon and its allies then increases their attack's powers.