Crested Mockiwi

The Crested Mockiwi is a more aggressive mockiwi that roars and charges towards leaders and Pikmin it sees to eat them. Throwing Pikmin at its head will immediately halt its charge.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin Z
The Crested Mockiwi appears exclusively in the computer release of Pikmin Z. Much like other mockiwis, the Crested Mockiwi is a species that once evolved for flight but had lost its wings and evolved to occupy the niche of the grub-dog family. The Crested Mockiwi's behavior mirrors a typical Hairy Bulborb; Pikmin thrown onto its backside harmlessly bounce off. To hurt it, Pikmin must be thrown at its crest. Rock Pikmin are especially effective against it because they can hurt it from any point on its body. Its diet consists of small- to medium-sized animals, and it is preyed upon by the Spiked Mockiwi.

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
The Crested Mockiwi returns in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. They look the same as their original counterpart in. The Mockiwi will patrol a set path, searching for any Pikmin there. If it spots Pikmin, it will emit a roar and charge at the group, scooping up Pikmin and eating them. There are many ways to foil the creature. Mainly, if a Pikmin is thrown on its signature pink crest, it will begin to try and shake the Pikmin off, allowing for the captains to attack it from behind. This means throwing a Dart Pikmin or Fur Pikmin at the crest is most effective. If led into a wall, the Mockiwi will smash its head into a wall and be stunned, allowing for a chance to attack. If the captain can't attack the creature, they can walk behind the Mockiwi, as the creature can not see from behind unless it turns around.

In Pikmin: Spark
The Crested Mockiwi appears in Pikmin: Spark, where they are encountered exclusively within dens. They behave similarly to normal Mockiwis, as they patrol a set area and attack anything that passes near and ignore them after they leave their eyesight. However, the hair of the Crested Mockiwi prevents the captains from tossing Pikmin from the front, meaning they have to attack the backside to damage it.

In ultra-spicy difficulty, it is faster, and may randomly dash forward while patrolling.