Sputtlefish
- This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Sputtlefish" article for more official information.
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| Scientific name | Pseudocephalopoda florascens | ||
| Family | Squirdler | ||
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
Below this point is where users place their version of the Sputtlefish.
In Pikmin Eco
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| Scientific name | Pseudocephalopoda florascens | ||
| Family | Squirdler | ||
| Areas | None | ||
| Caves | Aquatic Palace | ||
| Carry weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin, sprays ink | ||
The Sputtlefish returns from Pikmin 3 to Pikmin Eco. It only makes a single appearance throughout story mode, appearing only on the final floor of the Aquatic Palace.
In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
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| Scientific name | Pseudocephalopoda florascens | ||
| Family | Squirdler | ||
| Carry weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Seed worth | 5 | ||
| Poko value |  × 3
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin, sprays ink | ||
The Sputtlefish is a returning enemy appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature retains its squid-like design from Pikmin 3. The Sputtlefish will wander around aimlessly, only approaching Pikmin that get near. The creature will then grab up to two of them and consume them. If attacked, the Sputtlefish will flip itself over and squirt out a noxious ink that will panic Pikmin until whistled back. Once it squirts ink, it immediately jolts backward with one thrust of its limbs in an attempt to flee. The Sputtlefish can rapidly regenerate health if not in combat.
In Pikmin: Spark
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| Scientific name | Pseudocephalopoda florascens pseudooculii | ||
| Family | Squirdler | ||
| Carry weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Seed worth | 5 | ||
| Sparklium value |  × 7
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| Attacks | Eats Pikmin, sprays poisonous ink | ||
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.
Notes
Abel's medical journal
- “Ink contains minerals that become an effective supplement when distilled of the hazardous materials in it.”
Lyn's sale review
- “I believe a certain chef from Hocotate can help market these creatures as their fast breeding makes them a reliable source of fine seafood.”
PIX's creature scan
- “Small frame makes it an extremely weak species. Dwells in groups to better protect themselves. Eats toxic minerals to create a dangerous smokescreen. A larger subspecies have been found
- Habitat: oceans
- Niche: omnivore
- Maturity age: 6 months
- Average lifespan: 3 years
- Breeding season: winter through spring”