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{{otheruses|the lithopod that first appears in {{p4}}|the version unique to {{p1}}|Armored Cannon Beetle|an explanation of the difference or lack thereof|Lithopod family#Naming}}
{{infobox enemy
{{infobox enemy
|pikmin4    = y
|pikmin4    = y
|icon        = Horned Cannon Beetle P4 icon.png
|icon        = Horned Cannon Beetle P4 icon.png
|image      = Pikmin Garden Horned Cannon Beetle render.png
|image      = FULL-Horned Cannon Beetle.jpg
|size        = 256px
|size        = 256px
|name        = Granitus ferrous
|name        = Granitus ferrous
|family      = Lithopod
|family      = Lithopod
|areas      = [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]), [[Hero's Hideaway]]
|areas      = [[Hero's Hideaway]]
|underground = [[Subterranean Swarm]], [[Cavern for a King]]
|underground = [[Subterranean Swarm]], [[Cavern for a King]]
|attacks    = Launch boulders
|attacks    = Crush Pikmin
}}
}}
{{futuregame}}
{{game help|p4|Fill in the infobox and describe the enemy.}}
{{game help|p4|Fill in the infobox and describe the enemy.}}


The '''Horned Cannon Beetle''' ({{j|フタクチカブト|Futa Kuchi Kabuto|Two-Mouthed Beetle}}) is a [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It appears very similar to the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]], but with a less metallic and more segmented shell, along with longer mandibles. The blowhole is also larger and higher up on the shell, pointing at an angle instead of being front facing. It's overall more detailed, but as these details are shared with the [[Arctic Cannon Beetle]], these differences are likely due to graphical improvements.
The '''Horned Cannon Beetle''' ({{j|フタクチカブト|Futa Kuchi Kabuto|Two-Mouthed Beetle}}) is a [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It appears very similar to the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]], but with a less metallic and more segmented shell, along with longer mandibles. The blowhole is also larger and higher up on the shell, pointing at an angle instead of being front facing. It's overall more detailed, but as these details are shared with the [[Arctic Cannon Beetle]], these differences are likely due to graphical improvements.
When breeding with the mature Armored Cannon Beetle, the larva will be highly aggressive and territorial. This behavior could explain either the wandering larva in ''Pikmin 2'', or the larva that constantly shoot boulders in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4''.


==Relation to other lithopods==
==Relation to other lithopods==
It is unclear whether the Horned Cannon Beetle is a new lithopod, or supposed to be the lithopod encountered in {{p1}}, having been misidentified in said game. Evidence supporting it being renamed includes the exact same behavior, being featured in promotional material alongside returning enemies, Olimar mentioning that it was once mistaken for an Armored Cannon Beetle (possibly referring to ''Pikmin'' where it was referred to as an Armored Cannon Beetle) and being a migrant lithopod just like the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]] is stated to be in the first game. It also shares its Japanese name with the Armored Cannon Beetle, and Olimar's notes in the Japanese version of ''Pikmin 4'' appear to incorporate the Armored Cannon Beetle's notes from ''Pikmin''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s enemy reel. The only evidence for it being a new creature includes differences in design beyond graphical improvements, and the unclear nature of Olimar's statement.
It is unclear whether the Horned Cannon Beetle is a new lithopod, or supposed to be the lithopod encountered in {{p1}}, having been misidentified in said game. Evidence supporting it being renamed includes the exact same behavior, being featured in promotional material alongside returning enemies, Olimar mentioning that it was once mistaken for an Armored Cannon Beetle (possibly referring to ''Pikmin'' where it was referred to as an Armored Cannon Beetle) and being a migrant lithopod just like the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]] is stated to be in the first game. It also shares its Japanese name with the Armored Cannon Beetle, and Olimar's notes in the Japanese version of ''Pikmin 4'' appear to incorporate the Armored Cannon Beetle's notes from ''Pikmin''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s enemy reel. The only evidence for it being a new creature includes differences in design beyond graphical improvements, and the unclear nature of Olimar's statement.


Judging by the Japanese version, it seems that the Armored Cannon Beetle in ''Pikmin'' is indeed the same as the Horned Cannon Beetle in ''Pikmin 4''. The new name seems to be an attempt to better distinguish it from the Armored Cannon Larva, as the larva was never meant to belong to the same species as the ''Pikmin'' enemy, with the Armored Cannon Beetle's name being repurposed as referring to the Armored Cannon Larva's species outside of its larval stage. It is unknown why the species introduced first was renamed, especially considering the lithopod is said to have a stronger carapace than its relatives.
Judging by the Japanese version, it seems that the lithopod in ''Pikmin'' is indeed the same lithopod in ''Pikmin 4''. The new name seems to be an attempt to fix a translation error, in that the Armored Cannon Larva was never meant to be related to the ''Pikmin'' boss. In fact, in Japan it is the continental species, known as the Strong-Armed Cannon Beetle in the Player's Guide. It is unknown why the species introduced first was renamed, and it's especially ironic considering the lithopod is said to have a stronger carapace than the Strong Armed Cannon Beetle, now known as the Armored Cannon Beetle. The translation error may stem from the use of technical names in the Player's Guide leading to the ''Pikmin 2'' localization staff believing Strong-Armed to be the technical name of the Armored. The Prima Guide makes this same mistake, so it's not unlikely. ''Pikmin 4'''s disregard for the Player's Guide complicates the situation.


== Stats ==
== Stats ==
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== Locations ==
== Locations ==
{{game help|p4|List all places the enemy can be found in.}}
{{game help|p4|List all places the enemy can be found in.}}
A Horned Cannon Beetle can be found on the coffee table in the [[Hero's Hideaway]] area, the same table where [[Olimar]] fights a [[Porquillion]] in the prologue and his [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale|Shipwreck Tale]]. It holds a [[Divine Balloon]]. Another one is present on the third sublevel of the [[Subterranean Swarm]] cave in the [[Primordial Thicket]]. This one drops the [[Creativity Conduit]].
A Horned Cannon Beetle can be found on the coffee table in the [[Hero's Hideaway]] area. It holds a [[Divine Balloon]]. Another one is present on the third sublevel of the [[Subterranean Swarm]] cave in the [[Primordial Thicket]]; this one drops the [[Creativity Conduit]].


In  Olimar's Shipwreck Tale, a Horned Cannon Beetle guards the Meandering Slope landing site in the [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]].
In  [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]], a Horned Cannon Beetle guards the Meandering Slope landing site in the [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]].


== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
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The Horned Cannon Beetle is a deceptively simple and easy fight. Once the player begins to engage it, wait for the Beetle to inhale through its top blow hole. Once it does, you have a rather generous amount of time to throw a single Pikmin into it to clog it. Once stops, the beetle's rear shell opens up, exposing its abdomen for attack. Rush the back of the creature with [[Oatchi]] and a large squad of Pikmin, or if he is not available simply throw them on. Once it shuts its shell, whistle your Pikmin back and repeat the process until the boss is defeated. Using a squad that has [[Rock Pikmin]] and/or [[Purple Pikmin]] is recommended.
The Horned Cannon Beetle is a deceptively simple and easy fight. Once the player begins to engage it, wait for the Beetle to inhale through its top blow hole. Once it does, you have a rather generous amount of time to throw a single Pikmin into it to clog it. Once stops, the beetle's rear shell opens up, exposing its abdomen for attack. Rush the back of the creature with [[Oatchi]] and a large squad of Pikmin, or if he is not available simply throw them on. Once it shuts its shell, whistle your Pikmin back and repeat the process until the boss is defeated. Using a squad that has [[Rock Pikmin]] and/or [[Purple Pikmin]] is recommended.
An extremely quick, if expensive, way of dealing with this boss is to simply [[freeze]] it using three [[Ice Blast|Ice Blasts]]. Enemies with protective armour can be hit across the whole body when frozen, making the Beetle extremely vulnerable. 100 [[Ultra-spicy spray|Spicy-Sprayed]] Pikmin of any type should have the time to defeat this beast, however, the player can instead consider bringing [[Rock Pikmin]] and using Oatchi's rush on the boss when frozen, where Rock Pikmin will deal double the typical damage to the frozen enemy when not under the effects of Ultra-Spicy Spray. 95-100 Rock Pikmin can take out the Beetle immediately in this fashion.
A far less expensive and much more convenient method, working on the same base principals, is instead to bring [[Ice Pikmin]] to the fight. Their freezing powers allow the boss's shaking off of Pikmin to be delayed momentarily, allowing more damaging types to work further. The player can simply also rely on the stun from Oatchi's powered-up rush, which increases the window in which the Beetle is vulnerable. 100 Spicy-Sprayed pikmin can easily take out the boss in one cycle using these methods.
As a small note, [[Winged Pikmin]] are immune to the boss's boulders while airborne, and can [[Charge]] or home-in on both the elevated abdomen and blowhole, so they are also an option, especially for [[Subterranean Swarm]].


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{game help|p4|Transcribe notes about this enemy, though remember that all transcribed notes will be replaced with notes from the game files eventually.}}
{{Transcript|Its giant shiny-black carapace is one of the precious stones of the natural world! When it lifts its ebony wings, the briefly visible flesh beneath creates a striking color contrast. This is a living work of art that transcends the imagination.|block=y}}
=== Dalmo's Notes ===
 
{{transcript|Its giant shiny-black carapace is one of the precious stones of the natural world! When it lifts its ebony wings, the briefly visible flesh beneath creates a striking color contrast. This is a living work of art that transcends the imagination.|block=y}}
=== Olimar's notes ===
=== Olimar's Notes ===
{{Transcript|Males of this species are known for their hornlike blowholes. When females reach maturity, their blowhole closes and they lose the ability to launch rocks.
{{transcript|Males of this species are known for their hornlike blowholes. When females reach maturity, their blowhole closes and they lose the ability to launch rocks.


At the start of breeding season, the females lay eggs on rocks launched by a male. The rocks then become food for the growing larvae.
At the start of breeding season, the females lay eggs on rocks launched by a male. The rocks then become food for the growing larvae.
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The Horned Cannon Beetle can breed with adult Armored Cannon Beetles, but only about half of the eggs will actually hatch. This hybrid species has the potential to seriously pollute the gene pool. Furthermore, it exhibits aggressive territorial behavior, sometimes launching boulders at young Armored Cannon Beetles, which has driven the latter species to the verge of extinction.|block=y}}
The Horned Cannon Beetle can breed with adult Armored Cannon Beetles, but only about half of the eggs will actually hatch. This hybrid species has the potential to seriously pollute the gene pool. Furthermore, it exhibits aggressive territorial behavior, sometimes launching boulders at young Armored Cannon Beetles, which has driven the latter species to the verge of extinction.|block=y}}
 
=== Louie's Notes ===
=== Louie's notes ===
{{transcript|Drop into boiling water, and let it cook until the shell turns red. Remove from the pot and peel. Sprinkle the drained meat with rock salt.}}
{{Transcript|Drop into boiling water, and let it cook until the shell turns red. Remove from the pot and peel. Sprinkle the drained meat with rock salt.|block=y}}
 
===Pikmin Garden===
'''Text'''
{{transcript|
頭頂部にある角状の吸気口から空気を吸い込み、餌として体内に溜め込んでいた岩石を、ひと塊にして吐き出す甲虫。縄張り意識が強く、自分と食性が同じヤマトイシツツミの幼虫を攻撃する。
 
特徴 その1 岩を吐き出す
:岩を吐くのがオスで、メスは成虫になると上の口が閉じ、岩を吐かなくなる。
:(Image text:
:*圧縮した空気で、岩を勢いよく吐き出す
:*攻撃に用いるほか、卵を産みつけて幼生の餌にする)
 
特徴 その2 気門と排熱
:吸気口にものが詰まると、岩を吐き出せなくなり、体内に熱がこもってしまう。
:(Image text: 殻を開いて、気門から熱を排出する)
 
特徴 その3 外来種
:近年、生息域を拡大しており、生態系に影響を及ぼしている。
:(Image text:
:*クロガネオオイシツツミ（外来種）
:*ヤマトイシツツミ（在来種）)
|block=y}}
 
'''Translation'''
{{transcript|
A beetle that sucks in air through the horn-shaped blowhole on the top of its head, and spits out rocks it has stored in its body as food in a single mass. It is highly territorial and attacks Armored Cannon Beetle larvae, which share its feeding habit.
 
Feature #1: Spitting out rocks
:The male spits out rocks, while the female's upper mouth closes as an adult and she no longer spits out rocks.
:(Image text:
:*"It uses compressed air to spit out rocks with great force"
:*"In addition to using them to attack, it lays its eggs on them to feed its larvae")
 
Feature #2: Spiracles and waste heat
:If something gets stuck in the blowhole, it becomes unable to spit out rocks, and heat builds up inside the body.
:(Image text: "It opens its shell and expels heat through its spiracles")
 
Feature #3: Non-native species
:In recent years, it has been expanding its habitat, which is affecting the ecosystem.
:(Image text:
:*"Granitus ferrous (non-native species)"
:*"Granitus chukkulinae (native species)")
|block=y}}


== Naming ==
== Naming ==
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=== Names in other languages ===
=== Names in other languages ===
{{game help|p4|Fill in the names in other languages, for the main languages at least.}}
{{foreignname
{{foreignname
|Jap  = フタクチカブト
|Jap  = フタクチカブト
|JapR = Futa Kuchi Kabuto
|JapR = Futa Kuchi Kabuto
|JapM = Two-Mouth {{w|Japanese rhinoceros beetle|Rhino Beetle}}
|JapM = Two-Mouthed Beetle
|JapN =  
|JapN =  
|ChiTrad  = 雙口甲蟲
|ChiTrad  =  
|ChiTradR = Shuāng-Kǒu Jiǎchóng
|ChiTradR =  
|ChiTradM = Two-Mouth Beetle
|ChiTradM =  
|ChiTradN =  
|ChiTradN =  
|ChiSimp  = 双口甲虫
|Dut  =  
|ChiSimpR = Shuāng-Kǒu Jiǎchóng
|DutM =  
|ChiSimpM = Two-Mouth Beetle
|ChiSimpN =
|Dut  = Gehoornde kanonkever
|DutM = Horned cannon beetle
|DutN =  
|DutN =  
|Fra  = Scaracanon cornu
|Fra  = Scaracanon cornu
|FraM = Horned cannon beetle
|FraM = Horned Cannon Beetle
|FraN = ''"Scaracanon"'' is a portmanteau of ''"scarabée"'' (beetle) and ''"canon"'' (cannon)
|FraN = ''"Scaracanon"'' is a portmanteau of ''"scarabée"'' (beetle) and ''"canon"'' (cannon)
|Ger  = Horn-Crustabitze
|Ger  =  
|GerM = Horn Crustowitzer
|GerM =  
|GerN = ''"Crustabitze"'' is a portmanteau of ''"Crustacea"'' and ''"Haubitze"'' (howitzer)
|GerN =  
|Ita  = Scarabeo grancorno
|Ita  = Scarabeo grancorno
|ItaM = Great-horn beetle
|ItaM = Great-horn beetle
|ItaN =  
|ItaN =  
|Kor  = 두입투구호롱
|Kor  =  
|KorR = Du-Ip-Tugu-Horong
|KorR =  
|KorM = Two-Mouth Helmet Oil Lamp
|KorM =  
|KorN =  
|KorN =  
|Spa  = Escarabajo tirador cornúpeta
|Spa  = Escarabajo Tirador Cornúpeta
|SpaM = Horned cannon beetle
|SpaM = Horned Cannon Beetle
|SpaN =  
|SpaN =  
|Por  = Escaracanhão-de-chifre
|Por  = Escaracanhão-de-chifre
|PorM = Horned scarannon
|PorM = Horned scarannon
|PorN = ''"Escaracanhão"'' is a portmanteau of ''"escaravelho"'' (scarab) and ''"canhão"'' (cannon)
|PorN = ''"Escaracanhão"'' is a portmanteau of ''"escaravelho"'' (scarab) and ''"canhão"'' (cannon)
|Rus  =
|RusM =
|RusN =
|notes = y
|notes = y
}}
}}
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{{image}}
{{image}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Horned Cannon Beetle P4 icon.png|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon of the Horned Cannon Beetle.
File:Horned Cannon Beetle P4 icon.png|Horned Cannon Beetle Piklopedia Icon
Garden Horned Cannon Beetle Feature 1.png|Renders of a Horned Cannon Beetle launching a boulder, from the Japanese Pikmin Garden website.
Garden Horned Cannon Beetle Feature 2.png|Renders of a Horned Cannon Beetle opening its shell, from the Japanese Pikmin Garden website.
Garden Horned Cannon Beetle Feature 3.png|Renders of Horned Cannon Beetle and an [[Armored Cannon Larva]], from the Japanese Pikmin Garden website.
Horned-cannon-beetle-piklopedia.png|A close-up of the Horned Cannon Beetle as found on the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Horned-cannon-beetle-piklopedia.png|A close-up of the Horned Cannon Beetle as found on the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
P4 - Horned Cannon Beetle - CfaK.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle, as seen in [[Cavern for a King]].
P4 - Horned Cannon Beetle - CfaK.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle, as seen in [[Cavern for a King]].
P4 - Horned Cannon Beetle - Deceased - CfaK.jpg|A deceased Horned Cannon Beetle.
P4 - Horned Cannon Beetle - Deceased - CfaK.jpg|A deceased Horned Cannon Beetle.
P4 Horned Cannon Beetle pikpik.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle with a [[pikpik carrot]] stuck in its blowhole, exposing its abdomen.
P4 Hero's Hideaway Introduction 1.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle seen from the introduction cutscene for [[Hero's Hideaway]].
Horned_Cannon_Beetle_P4_Notices.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle noticing the player.
Horned_Cannon_Beetle_P4_Plugged_By_Blue.jpg|The Horned Cannon Beetle getting its blowhole plugged by a [[Blue Pikmin]].
Horned Cannon Beetle Stare.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle, as seen in [[Subterranean Swarm]].
Horned_Cannon_Beetle_P4_Destroys_Spotcaps.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle destroying [[Spotcap|spotcaps]].
Horned Cannon Beetle backside.jpg|The backside of a Horned Cannon Beetle.
Horned Cannon Beetle boulder.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle shooting a boulder in the Piklopedia.
P4 Dead Horned Cannon Beetle.jpg|A defeated Horned Cannon Beetle in the Piklopedia.
Horned_Cannon_Beetle_Landing_Site_OST.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle guarding a landing site in [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


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