Dwarf Red Bulborb

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Dwarf Red Bulborb
Enemy
Appearance in Pikmin 3.
Scientific name	Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Family	Breadbug

Dwarf Bulborbs perfectly resemble Red Bulborbs in appearance, but are much smaller. They chase after and try to eat any prey that passes by. In Pikmin 1, bothering one will make it release a loud scream, waking up the nearest Red Bulborb. Dwarf Bulborbs can be easily defeated by swarming them, or by throwing a single Pikmin directly on top of them.

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  Appearance in Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 ().

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  Ditto, isolated.

In fanon games

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In One Pikmin

One Pikmin This article or section presents information pertaining to One Pikmin, a fanon game created by Piki1.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
HP	5
Attack	2
Defence	0
EXP	3
Seed Dollars	3

Dwarf Red Bulborbs appear as regular enemies in the following areas of One Pikmin: Bulban Ruins, during the first visit, Forest of Hope, Road of Bulborbs, and Gestahlborb Outskirts.

In Pikimon

Pikimon This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikimon, created by Lazer, with assistance from Cheepy-Cheepy and Alpo499.

Move list

• Start - Headbutt
• Lv. 7 - Dash
• Lv. 10 - Bite
• Lv. 20 - Crunch
• Lv. 24 - Slam

Evolutions

None

Pre-evolutions

Breadbug -> Red Stone

In Pikmin 4: The World to Free

Pikmin 4: The World to Free This article or section contains information pertinent to Pikmin 4: The World to Free, a fanon game created by New Pikminjp.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Family	Breadbug
Areas	Forest of Beginnings, Emperal Shrine
Challenge Mode stages	Cove of the Bulborbs Rocky Warfield (vs)
Carry weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	4
Poko value	× 5
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Dwarf Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin 4: The World to Free.

Notes

Tike's notes

“How odd, Olimar told me that these guys are part of the breadbug family and have a talent for mimicry. Umm, I disagree and I will check the DNA to show proof of it. Wait, not the same? Let me that try again... argh, fine, you win! I have to say they fooled me until now, so thanks, I suppose. I also can tell you that these creatures have a poorly built exoskeleton. In fact, an object landing on it about a fourth of its weight can cause severe damage. Umm, maybe that's why they don't do so well being crushed by a Pikmin. Wait... have I cracked the formula for Pikmin weight? This could be revolutionary!!! Wait, 250 grams!? Argh, stupid Olimar always beating me to the punch of discovery.”

Alice's notes

“I would say they are a tad stupid in their IQ and I personally would recommend they follow their stepmother's footsteps. They are quite cute to say at best, but these creatures really need to grow up, seriously!”

Captain Pikmin's notes

“Throw a Pikmin on their backs and you're done.”

In Pikmin Adventure (fanon)

Pikmin Adventure This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Adventure, created by Neini.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Breadbug
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs are common enemies found in some of the first levels of Pikmin Adventure (fanon). It is stationary until approached, where it will attempt to deal some damage by biting. It can be killed in one hit with any attack.

In Pikmin Eco

Pikmin Eco This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Eco, a fanon game created by Sapphire7.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Breadbug
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs are a common enemy found in Pikmin Eco, and the first enemy encountered. They are commonly found nearby Red Bulborbs.

In Pikmin V

This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin V, a fanon game created by En Passant.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Pseudooculus russus
Family	Breadbug
Areas	Savannah Wilds, Gravel Desert, Rusted Ravine
Carry weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	3
Health	80
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs return unchanged in Pikmin V. They are not as ubiquitous as in other games, as they only appear in the two earliest regions, and not even in every area of them.

Notes

Brittany's notes

“The genus known commonly as the dwarf bulborbs is actually a group of mimics and not real grub-dogs. Interestingly, the mimicry is advantageous to the subject and not just the imitator. The dwarfs act as sentries for sleeping bulborbs during the day, allowing them to better protect themselves and thus the dwarfs that accompany them.”

Olimar's notes

“By hitting it directly on the top, it can be killed instantly. Even if you're not comfortable with your aim, pelt it with Pikmin until it works or otherwise overwhelms the target.”

Louie's notes

“A new staple food of the Hocotatian diet due to its economic size, commonality, and conduciveness to flavoring.”

In Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs

Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs, a fanon game created by Cheepy-Cheepy.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Family	Breadbug
Areas	Land of Wonders, in all Territories excluding the Hidden Territory
Caves	None
Carry weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	3
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs play a very small role in Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs. They can only be fought in the Beginner Territory and can be uncommonly spotted in unreachable locations in all the other Territories. When spotted in unreachable ledges, Dwarf Red Bulborbs can be found sleeping much like normal Red Bulborbs. Dwarf Red Bulborbs can be found in several positions while sleeping, such as lying on their left and right sides and their stomachs. Three Dwarf Red Bulborbs can be fought when Captain Olimar lands in the Beginner Territory. A Dwarf Red Bulborb is found battling three Red Pikmin while the other two can be found observing to ground near the scuffle. This is the only instance in which Dwarf Red Bulborbs do not serve as ambiance.

In Pikmin: Back in Action

Back in Action This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Back in Action, created by Alpo499.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Breadbug
Carry weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	3
Poko value	× 2
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

'Dwarf Red Bulborbs are found in the Flat Plain in Pikmin: Back in Action. They weigh three Pikmin, and their maximum carriers are six Pikmin. Their seed worth is three Pikmin, and their value is  × 2.

In Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War

The Bulblaxian War This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War, created by AlmightyCreeperLord.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Family	Breadbug
Areas	Base Camp, Valley of Regret
Caves	None
Carry weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	4
Poko value	× 2
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War. They retain the same appearance and behavior as most other games. They appear in Base Camp and the Valley of Regret.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“This has been reclassified as a breadbug. How it got from being a thing that drags stuff to its nest to a diurnal predator is unknown. It has good mimicry, as the red bulborb mistakes it for its young. That, or it is stupid.”

Ship's notes

“Just great. Another stinky bug-eyed creature that comes in the dozens to make my hold stinky. I don't care if it's red, there is JUST TOO MUCH!”

In Pikmin: Mysterious Raiders

Mysterious Raiders This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Mysterious Raiders, created by the users of this community.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Breadbug
Caves	Emergence Hole
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs return as common enemies in Pikmin: Mysterious Raiders. They appear in Emergence Hole.

In Pikmin: The Return of the Puffmin

Pikmin: The Return of the Puffmin This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: The Return of the Puffmin, created by ThePikminMeister.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Breadbug
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs are very common in Pikmin: The Return of the Puffmin, found in most caves. They are very easy to defeat.

In Pikmin: Shadows of the Future

Pikmin: Shadows of the Future This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Shadows of the Future, created by Neini.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Breadbug
Attacks	Eats Pikmin, summons enemies

In Pikmin: Shadows of the Future, Dwarf Red Bulborbs are extremely common and retain their ability to attract the attention of older, stronger bulborbs.

In Pikmin: The Story Untold

Pikmin: The Story Untold This article or section contains information pertinent to Pikmin: The Story Untold, a fanon game created by S.g.c.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Family	Breadbug
Areas	Frosted Mountains, Forest of the Beast, Cavern of the Unknown, Sparkling Waterworks, Crimson Fieldlands
Caves	Beginner's Pit, Green Onion Hole, Empress's Villa, The Greenhouse, Cherry Blossom Tree, Snagret Birdhouse, Rock Spider Cavern, Frosted Castle, Sandy Citadel, Armored Cannon Chasm, Sarpent Temple, Challenger's Tavern, Crimson Castle
Carry weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	3
Poko value	× 4
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Dwarf Red Bulborb behaves and looks exactly as it always has and is seen in every area except the Singeing Heatlands. The caves they are found in are Beginner's Pit, Green Onion Hole, Empress's Villa, The Greenhouse, Cherry Blossom Tree, Snagret Birdhouse, Rock Spider Cavern, Frosted Castle, Sandy Citadel, Armored Cannon Chasm, Sarpent Temple, Challenger's Tavern, and Crimson Castle.

Notes

Olimar’s notes

“If you haven’t known yet, the dwarf red bulborb is not actually in the grub-dog family, but actually part of the breadbug family. That’s buying the dwarf red bulborb ability to mimic a red bulborb's crimson coloration and is one of the most common creatures found on PNF-404. They mimic the red bulborb to not get eaten by a predator but the weird thing is there are no predators of the breadbugs. So what is the mimicking even for?”

Louie’s notes

“This creature is most famous for the blissful bisque with artichoke hearts and a bit of black pepper. People back on Hocotate love the creamy taste of this dwarf red bulborb bisque!”

In Pikmin: Theme Park

Pikmin: Theme Park This article or section contains information pertinent to Pikmin: Theme Park, a fanon game created by RoboIan.

Red Bulborb Youngling
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Grub-dog
Caves	Trapdoor Trap
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Red Bulborb Younglings are the most common enemy in Pikmin: Theme Park, being found in every location. They are the only enemies fought in Trapdoor Trap, other than having to break Louie's cage. Red Bulborb Younglings are always found near their parents, and like them, they sleep during the day in the overworld.

In Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures

Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures This article or section contains information pertinent to Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures, a fanon game created by Neocraftz1553.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Family	Breadbug
Carry weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	4
Poko value	× 4
Health	200
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures, once again as a species of breadbug that mimics adult Red Bulborbs. They appear almost identical to the Red Bulborb, however, they are smaller in size. They are usually found in pairs near Red Bulborbs, sniffing the ground for Pikmin or leaders. They can easily be defeated by swarming them, but tossing a Pikmin directly on top of one will instantly defeat it. Alternatively, a leader can defeat it just by punching it. Just make sure to avoid its bites. When under attack, a Dwarf Red Bulborb may let out a screech, alerting nearby adult bulborbs and dwarf bulborbs. Additionally, when a bomb rock explodes somewhere near it, it might investigate the source of the sound.

In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom

This article or section presents information pertaining to the Wraith Omniverse, a fictional universe based off the Pikmin series. This universe is based off the original Buildup trilogy, made in the late 2000s by Wraith, Portal-Kombat, and Sir Pikmin.

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Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Breadbug
Areas	Decomposing Citadel, Crystal Falls, Sand Fortress, Subatomic Scaffolding, Chemical Lake, Deathbone Desert
Caves	Grub-dog Pit
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: Ultimate Doom. Underground, they are found on sublevels one, two, three, and four of the Grub-dog Pit.

In Pikmin: Wide World

"The world is larger than one may think." This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Wide World, a fanon game created by Cheepy-Cheepy.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Family	Breadbug
Areas	Balmy Highlands
Weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	3
Poko value	× 2
Sparklium worth	× 1
Battle point value	× 10
Attacks	Eats Pikmin, summons enemies

The Dwarf Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin: Wide World as a breadbug mimic of the Red Bulborb, both creatures being exclusive to Balmy Highlands and its caves. Dwarf Red Bulborbs are always found on dry land, in pairs or in small groups, often accompanied by one or more Red Bulborbs. They are usually found awake, but sometimes they may doze off and rest until they wake up naturally or are woken up prematurely. Sleeping Dwarf Red Bulborbs will awaken if they are touched, harmed, hear a sound loud enough to rouse them from their slumber, or if enough time has passed. Dwarf Red Bulborbs can be seen searching the ground for any potential prey, such as Pikmin or leaders, occasionally moving a small distance away to hunt in another spot if they don't find anything, and when prey does pass by, Dwarf Red Bulborbs will follow them a short distance before returning their normal behavior and original locations. They always act as a group, moving together and attacking in numbers: when one Dwarf Red Bulborb moves to another spot, others in its group will follow; when one awake Dwarf Red Bulborb detects prey, it will give a small yip that catches the attention of or wakes up others in its group. When irritated or overwhelmed, a Dwarf Red Bulborb will emit a shrill scream that attracts the attention of other creatures, namely larger, stronger grub-dogs such as nearby Red Bulborbs. However, throwing a Pikmin directly on top of a Dwarf Red Bulborb will kill it silently, negating this potential threat.

Dwarf Red Bulborbs are essentially miniature Red Bulborbs in terms of appearance, but not so much behavior. They have the general body shape of a typical bulborb, with a large, round backside and a tapered snout. They have light skin, a crimson rump with white spots, and a pair of large eyes supported by eyestalks. Their irises are blue and their sclerae are white, much like a Red Bulborb's.

Taking down a single Dwarf Red Bulborb is a quick and simple task that is often accomplished with no Pikmin losses, and so is taking down an entire group of them. They can be killed easily by swarming them or by throwing a single Pikmin directly on top of them, although the latter strategy will not work with Winged Pikmin due to their incredibly light weight. It is crucial to kill a Dwarf Red Bulborb before it can cry for help, as to avoid having other, stronger creatures joining the fight. Upon death, a Dwarf Red Bulborb will yield  × 1. Aboveground, its body can be brought to either the Dolphin Lander to receive  × 2 or the Master Onion to gain three Pikmin seeds. Underground, its remains can be taken to the Lander Pod to either receive  × 2 or gain three Pikmin seeds of choice from the Master Onion, but only if the cave is exited using an escape geyser.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“This species of breadbug replicates the physical features of red bulborbs in order to infiltrate their populations and be fed, and cared for, by them. They are the most basic of dwarf bulborbs, having no outstanding behavioral traits of their own, similar to red bulborbs.”

Shacho's notes

“Maybe taming a couple of these creatures could be a worthy investment for a new way to get around! I'm sure plenty of adults and children on Hocotate would love to ride one around.”

Marie's notes

“Dwarf red bulborbs are one of the more tame species on PNF-404, believe it or not. They are quick to become friendly and loving to those that feed them. They are notorious for stealing table scraps, though...”

Louie's notes

“Shredded, the meat of this beast makes for a fine bisque when combined with sour cream! Add in artichoke hearts, a dash of pepper, a pinch of salt, finely diced onions, and chopped scallions, and heat slowly until bubbling.”

Dolphin Lander's notes

“Olimar has a plentiful amount of notes concerning this creature, so I can only assume they were common encounters on previous visits he's had to PNF-404. It's very fortunate they're so relatively docile!”

In Pikmin: The Winds of Light

The Winds of Light This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: The Winds of Light, created by EmperorRagingLongLegs.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Family	Breadbug
Areas	Summoning Garden
Caves	Melodic Maze, Architect's Playground, Yellow Depths
Carry weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	4
Poko value	× 2
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs appear in several places in Pikmin: The Winds of Light. They appear in the Summoning Garden near the Queer Thingamabob. Underground, they appear in the following locations: in the Melodic Maze, two appear in sublevel one and three appear in sublevel two; in Architect's Playground, three appear in sublevel two and eight appear in sublevel three; and lastly, in Yellow Depths, one appears in sublevel two and six appear in sublevel three.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“Why breadbugs would attempt to mimic other creatures, especially grub-dogs, when they have no known predators is crazy. Maybe the breadbugs need a different, more effective way to gain nutrients, although mimicry has caused them to lose their ability to pull objects.”

In Pikspore

Pikspore This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikspore, a fanon game created by Neini.

Dwarf Red Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Breadbug
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Dwarf Red Bulborbs appear in many caves, and retain their scream attack from Pikmin 1. They are found in the Cliffside Meadow, Spectral Garden, The Walkway, Petrified Arbor, Flowery Cavern, Bulborb Den, Shining Forest, Dreadful Maze, Cave of Angles, Challenger's Cavern, and Cannon of Chaos.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“A prime example of the wonders of evolution, this breadbug species mimics an adult red bulborb to avoid predation. Dwarf red bulborbs are very social animals, often hunting in packs of three, and if threatened they will let out a loud scream that wakes up any nearby bulborbs.”

Ship's notes

“This disgusting little pest imitates a bigger disgusting pest. Olimar seems to love storing dead specimens inside my pod for "scientific reasons". Absolutely sickening! And when they start to decompose, eugh!”

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