Juvenile Groink

The Juvenile Groink is an immature or smaller shot-fish that stuns and eats Pikmin in groups.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
The Juvenile Groink is a new creature discovered in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. These groinks are a younger version of the Gatling Groink. However, the creature has yet to develop its iconic glass shield. These creatures are mainly found in groups of five to six, occasionally being found by a Gatling Groink.

Juvenile Groinks rarely wander far from their origin points, tending to stay in groups to preserve themselves. If a Gatling Groink is nearby, the juveniles will follow it, similar to how Dwarf Bulbears follow a Spotty Bulbear. Once a Pikmin or captain is in range, they will engage in combat. They will tend to stay away from Pikmin, running off if attacked. The juvenile will fire one small blast at the Pikmin, which can only stun them, and upon doing so, the Groink will run up to the Pikmin and snatch it with its mouth, running off to eat it in a safe area. It is best for a captain to attack the Juvenile Groink when it is running off with a Pikmin, for it can not fight back. Gatling Groinks will fiercely protect Juvenile Groinks, focusing on any Pikmin attacking the smaller creatures. It is also noted that Juvenile Groinks are not harmed by a Gatling Groink's attacks.