Hanging Wiggler

The Hanging Wiggler is a worm-like species found exclusively in Pikmin Eco II, specifically within the Misty Roots as the iconic foe of Green Pikmin. It has a long, thin body to mimic the vines within the area, and is always found hanging upside-down from the canopy above. Part of its body is always hidden from view, only leaving the curved snout visible from the ground looking up.

It appears similar to the average swinging vines found throughout Misty Roots, indistinguishable from a regular vine with the exception of its small eyes. Technically speaking, Hanging Wigglers are not as dangerous as typical wildlife as in they don't actively hunt Pikmin, but they will begin to recoil upon sensing something hanging onto its snout. Leaders and Pikmin can swing off of a Hanging Wiggler, but if any Pikmin stays on for too long, it will pull them out of sight and consume them.

In-game notes

 * "A rather uniquely adapted creature compared to the rest of its family group as it seems to completely evolve away from its subterranean lifestyle to live in treetops. Its snout is covered in highly sensitive fibers that alert the otherwise senseless wiggler of any prey that nudges against it. Scientists are still trying to better understand how it can remain upside down for such long periods of time, as it often just gives us headaches when we try doing that for more than five minutes.'"