Crustelore family

The crustelore family consists of crab-like creatures protected by thick exoskeletons.

Ironhead Crusteroid
The Ironhead Crusteroid is a large, crablike creature with an iron shell plating. The armor makes it invulnerable to Pikmin attacks. Despite this, the Crusterlore is cowardly, and avoids conflict. Due to its size, it is used by Wollywogs; and Pikmin, to cross rivers or other liquids on its shell. Iron Crusteroids come in different sizes which hold different Pikmin groups.

Tile Crusteroid
The Tile Crusteroid is a small crablike creature with a blue body and flat head. They are predators that disguise themselves underground as pieces of terrain. If an enemy or Pikmin steps on its head, it will shake them off; slurping them up with its long tongue. If a bomb rock is placed on top of the Crusteroid, it will blow them out of the ground, rendering them vulnerable to attacks.