Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat

The Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat is an enemy that resembles a large blue jellyfish with yellow spots that floats through the air. It attacks the Pikmin by inhaling them and trapping them inside. The Pikmin will then be digested over a considerably long period of time but can be saved by defeating it. This creature is related to the Greater Spotted Jellyfloat. It is also similar to the Medusal Slurker in the fact that they have clear bodies and keep Pikmin trapped inside of them. Lesser Spotted Jellyfloats sing a faint song while idling. Upon death, they swirl around the air and brilliantly explode in an array of small sparkling lights. If a Lesser Spotted Jellyfloat digests a White Pikmin, it will not take damage from it. This is also the case with the Greater Spotted Jellyfloat.

Olimar's notes

 * "This native jellyfloat is indigenous to the region. Unfortunately, it is currently endangered, as its habitat is being overwhelmed by immigrant species."

Louie's notes

 * "Similar in taste and texture to gelatin, this jiggling mass of jelly can be sculpted into all kinds of creative shapes. As a bonus, it also doubles as a professional-grade hair gel. It's the perfect cool summer treat!"

Pikmin: Redemption
If these are left alive above ground for too long they will dry up and not yield what they had eaten.

Pikmin: Global Breakdown
In Pikmin: Global Breakdown, these creatures are extinct with the greater cousins. This is due to the rapid climate change and that they were diminishing in numbers anyway.

Pikmin: The After Years
When defeated, these creatures will sometimes drop a randomly-colored 5-pellet.