Sand Slurker

Sand Slurker
Enemy
Family	Umbloda

The Sand Slurker is a species of umbloda that can move underneath sand.

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In Pikmin 44

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Sand Slurker
Scientific name	Stauromedusae arena
Family	Umbloda
Areas	Dusty Abandon
Caves	Deeper Dunes, The Sand Trove
Carry weight	7
Max. carriers	14
Seed worth	8
Poko value	× 7
Attacks	Captures and buries Pikmin

The Sand Slurker is an enemy appearing in Pikmin 44. It is found in the last area of the game, Dusty Abandon, on the surface as well as within its caves. It hides underneath the sand with only its antenna peeking out. Once it spots a leader or Pikmin, it will quickly move towards them while remaining underground, kicking up sand as it moves. Once it reaches them, it will quickly burst from the sand, burying nearby Pikmin. After emerging, it will act similarly to a Medusal Slurker, hovering above leaders and Pikmin whilst occasionally dropping its uvula-like appendage onto the ground to grab any it comes in contact with. It will then suck them back into its transparent body and keep them for the rest of the day until defeated. Sand Slurkers can only hold a maximum of 15 Pikmin in their body; afterward, they won't attempt to collect any more. If the Sand Slurker is left alone for long enough, it will reenter the sand with any Pikmin it has picked up during its time above the ground, resetting its attack cycle. Like with the Medusal Slurker, the swallowed Pikmin will not die directly from the enemy, but will be counted as sunset fatalities if the day ends before they are rescued. The Sand Slurker can also occasionally be found holding items such as bomb rocks and treasures.

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