Flobbler family

The flobbler family consists of octopus-like creatures that often use hazards to defend themselves with.

Thorny Waddlepus
The Thorny Waddlepus is a more dangerous and slightly bigger and stronger relative of the Waddlepus. Unlike its harmless cousin, it is covered in spikes that are only dangerous when the creature puffs up. When attacked, it will puff up, revealing its spikes and skewering Pikmin latched onto it and Pikmin nearby it. Rock Pikmin and similar Pikmin such as Sandy Pikmin are immune to this attack.

Waddlepus
The Waddlepus is a purple octopus-like creature that is always found sleeping. When approached by Pikmin or their leaders, a Waddlepus will wake up and begin attacking them by puffing up and producing bubbles from either its mouth or the yellow pores on its back. These bubbles cannot harm Pikmin or leaders but can trap them inside. When left alone, a Waddlepus will return to its sleeping spot and return to its slumber.