Dwarf Silver Bulborb

The Dwarf Silver Bulborb is a breadbug mimic appearing in Pikmin 251. It is the dwarf counterpart of the Silver Bulborb. The Dwarf Silver Bulborb is unique from other dwarf bulborbs in that it can only be killed by throwing a Pikmin onto its back, as swarming is entirely ineffective yet still possible. Otherwise, they behave exactly like most other dwarfs, idly sniffing the ground in search of prey. When leaders or their Pikmin pass by, a Dwarf Silver Bulborb will look up with a yip and follow them a short distance before losing interest and resuming their normal hunting behavior.

Dwarf Silver Bulborbs resemble the typical dwarf bulborb. They are small, have light skin, a glossy gray back with white spots, white fangs and claws, a red mouth with a pink tongue, and bright green eyes supported by a pair of eyestalks. Needless to say, the creature's silver back is what gives it its name.

The usual techniques that are employed for taking down a dwarf bulborb are different with this creature as they cannot be killed by being swarmed. Besides having a Pikmin thrown directly onto its back, a Dwarf Silver Bulborb can be killed by sources of heavy damage such as an Armored Cannon Beetle Larva's rocks. Thankfully, they move very slowly. However, they can turn very quickly, but usually too quickly for their own good. In groups, battles against Dwarf Silver Bulborbs can be somewhat challenging, but well-aimed throws can result in a swift victory.