Meerslug family

The meerslug family consists of slug- or eel-like creatures that often burrow into the ground or live in water.

Coral Meerslug
The Coral Meerslug was once a species on land until it slithered back into the sea. It holds little threat to the party.

Sandbelching Meerslug


The Sandbelching Meerslug is a light brown, amphibian-like creature resembling a lamprey, with very small eyes, thick purple lips and two rows of large, sharp teeth. Further down its body, it gets wider and harbors spike-like protrusions. Due to its enormous size, however, it can easily be seen burrowing just below the layer of sand in its arena. It will chase any leaders or Pikmin down and then follow up by either emerging from the sand, where it will spit sand balls and at the same time be vulnerable, or burrow deeper into the sand and create a sinkhole to bring Pikmin and leaders down to its mouth, where they are eaten at a considerable rate. Leaders bitten by the creature take heavy damage. When damaged enough or fed a bomb-rock, the Meerslug will be forced from the ground and lay as a massive target for all Pikmin for a moment. Once it recomposes itself, it will burrow back into the ground and repeat its assault. The Sandbelching Meerslug has two basic attacks but has many different ways to execute them.

Shelled Meerslug
The Shelled Meerslug has evolved to have a large shell, which it uses for protection against predators. However, it holds little threat to Pikmin or leaders besides eating them.