Snareshell family

The Oysnap family is a family of freshwater clam-like creatures.

Acidic Clamclamp


The Acidic Clamclamp is an acidic member of the oysnap family that can only be attacked using Green Pikmin because of its acidic drool and saliva. Like other clamclamps such as the Pearly Clamclamp, the Acidic Clamclamp sits in one spot, with its mouth open and its pearl exposed. When Pikmin are thrown onto its tongue to attack the membrane surrounding its pearl, the Acidic Clampclamp will open its mouth even wider with a groan, pause, and then snap its mouth shut, chewing and eating any Pikmin left on its tongue. After that, the Acidic Clamclamp will open its mouth again and render its pearl vulnerable to attack once more.

Arctic Clamclamp


The Arctic Clamclamp is a relative of the Pearly Clamclamp that thrives in frigid environments. This species prefers cold areas and is normally found near frozen lakes. Its shell shines a wonderful blue, hence its name. Its pearl is surrounded by a blue membrane that will chill and eventually freeze all but Cyan Pikmin. Once frozen, the Clamclamp can easily consume the helpless Pikmin.

Desert Clamclamp


They behave similarly to Pearly Clamclamps, but when they bite down to eat Pikmin, a sand cloud blasts forth from their mouths and briefly lingers around them. It effectively suffocates Pikmin, which makes Tan Pikmin an excellent choice for battling Desert Clamclamps.

Gambler Clamclamp


Call back your Pikmin before it closes, and wait for it to open again. Did you notice that when the clamclamp closed, so did the others around it? When they open again, the gleaming pearl will have moved from one clamclamp to the other. If you don't react quickly and find which one, the clamclamps will start shuddering, then suddenly they'll all clamp down at once and boulders will inexplicably fall like crazy until you're far from the clamclamps. When you return, the pearl will have regained all its health, and you'll have to try the game again. The trick is fast reaction time and quickly swiveling the camera.

Golden Clamclamp
The Golden Clamclamp is a close and exceedingly rare relative of the Pearly Clamclamp. As its name would imply, the Golden Clamclamp has a shiny golden shell, and in its mouth lies a golden pearl worth one hundred Pikmin seeds. It has more health than a Pearly Clamclamp and snaps shut faster than its relative does. The Golden Clamclamp is also quite protective of its pearl and may remain shut for a long time after closing.

Pearly Clamclamp


The Pearly Clamclamp is a large bivalve that has a pinkish shell and a small pearl surrounded by a clear blue membrane inside. When Pikmin are thrown on it, they will attack the membrane to try to take out the pearl. The enemy's only defense is acting like a Venus flytrap: the Clamclamp will stretch its mouth wide open, creaking like a poorly-oiled hinge, and chomp. Before it does this, one needs to call the Pikmin so they won't be eaten. This is obviously a very simple predatory tactic for the creature. After being delivered, the pearl gives fifty Pikmin. If the Clamclamp is on land, two bomb-rocks can also be used for a quick and easy kill. The creature cannot truly die and will continue to attack even after the object on top of it has been removed.

Sticky Clamclamp
The Sticky Clamclamp is a relative of the Pearly Clamclamp that utilizes adhesive to catch prey. Its shell and tongue are gray, on resting on its tongue is a red pearl surrounded by a sticky red membrane. Most Pikmin that are thrown into the Sticky Clamclamp's tongue will become stuck to it and can only escape if whistled repeatedly, but Black Pikmin are unaffected by the adhesive.