Sputtlefish

The Sputtlefish is an aquatic, squid-like enemy with a flower-like protrusion atop its head. They swim casually when not threatened, but upon the arrival of Pikmin, they will assume an upright posture and swim towards them. They can lash out at Pikmin with their tentacles, grabbing and eating them one at a time. If attacked, it will release ink, causing Pikmin to panic for some time until they are whistled, and swim away. The Sputtlefish can also gradually heal if left alone once attacked.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin Eco
The Sputtlefish returns from to Pikmin Eco. It only makes a single appearance throughout story mode, appearing only on the final floor of the Aquatic Palace.

In Pikmin: Spark
Lesser Spluttlefish appears in Pikmin: Spark as a common underwater enemy, renamed due to the recent discovery of the Greater Sputtlefish subspecies. Their ink poisons Pikmin instead of simply scattering them, making them more dangerous as a result.