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Dwarf Bulborb
Appears in	Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3, Pikmin 4
Scientific name	Pansarus pseudooculii russus; Pansarus kageyamil pseudoculli (Pikmin)
Family	Breadbug
Areas	The Forest of Hope, Valley of Repose, Awakening Wood, Wistful Wild, Tropical Wilds, Garden of Hope, Formidable Oak, Sun-Speckled Terrace, Blossoming Arcadia
Caves	Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Hectic Hollows, Trial of the Sage Leaf, Dream Home, Cavern for a King
Challenge Mode stages	The Forest of Hope, The Distant Spring, The Final Trial, Explorer's Cave, Lost Toy Box, Green Hole, Hot House, Red Chasm, Twilight Garden, Hazard Training, Cave of Pain, Emperor's Realm
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages	Tropical Forest, Thirsty Desert, Shaded Garden, Shaded Garden Remix, Beastly Caverns
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages	Tropical Forest, Thirsty Desert, Formidable Oak Remix, Fortress of Festivity, Clockwork Chasm
Side Story days	Flower Garden, Inside Forest, River, Pikmin Reunion, Creature Hunting, Team Monster Hunt, Big Fruit Carnival, Another Part Found
Dandori Challenge stages	Dandori Day Care, Hotshock Canyon
Dandori Battle stages	Trial Run, Battle in a Box
2-Player Battle stages	Battle Field, Carpet Plain, Colosseum, Rusty Gulch
Bingo Battle stages	Shaded Terrace, Stagnant Sea, Twisted Cavern, Arid Metropolis, Rusted Labyrinth, Jigsaw Fortress, Blooming Terrace, Parched Brook, Buried Pond, Sandbox Kingdom, Corroded Maze, Jigsaw Colosseum
Attacks	Eat Pikmin

Revision as of 05:25, September 7, 2023

This article is about the basic small Bulborb. For other uses, see Dwarf Bulborb (disambiguation).

Dwarf Bulborbs (コチャッピー^?, lit.: "Small Chappy") are small and common enemies in the Pikmin games. In Pikmin 2, they are known as Dwarf Red Bulborbs (アカコチャッピー^?, lit.: "Red Small Chappy") after various subspecies with different colorations were discovered. At the end of Pikmin it is known that they are not of the same species as the Spotty Bulborb, and in Pikmin 2, they are revealed to belong to the Breadbug family, not the Grub-dog family. Second only to Bulborbs in ubiquity as the common, standard enemies of the series, they are nonetheless the most numerically significant in aggregated count overall.

These enemies closely resemble Bulborbs in appearance, but are much smaller. Dwarf Bulborbs can be easily defeated by swarming them, or by throwing a single Pikmin directly on top of them. In Pikmin 2, if a leader throws a Purple Pikmin on it, it will remain attached while the creature falls. In the first game, bothering one will make it release a loud scream, waking up the nearest Spotty Bulborb. Dwarf Bulborbs do scream in Pikmin 2, when a Pikmin is thrown onto its back, but the scream does absolutely nothing. They bark when a leader or Pikmin is detected by them in the second game, as do the other dwarf bulborbs and Dwarf Bulbears. If this creature is petrified in the Piklopedia, when it breaks out of the stone it runs around eating any thrown Pikpik carrots at a much greater speed than normal.

Dwarf Bulborbs have a far deeper-pitched cry in Pikmin 3. They no longer shriek loudly as they did in Pikmin 2 when killed, but instead emit a deep, throaty sound much like the Red Bulborbs in Pikmin 3 do. This change seems questionable, as their smaller larynx should indeed produce a higher-pitched sound than that of a Red Bulborb, as seen with Bulborb Larva.

Stats

Game	Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health	Regen.
	3	6	4	N/A	130	Unknown
	3	6	4	× 2	200	No
(?)	3	6 (normally)	3	× 15 × 15	100	No
	3	6	3	× 3	100	No

Behavior

Dwarf Bulborbs walk around idly, and when a leader or Pikmin draws near they will begin to chase after them until they are out of their territory range, in which case they will go back to their territory and resume walking around. A Dwarf Bulborb will attempt to eat Pikmin close enough to it, and will only grab one Pikmin with a single bite. It can also shake Pikmin off if it is being attacked. Upon death, it will release living Pikmin in its mouth that are yet to be eaten. Unique to Pikmin, Dwarf Bulborbs will scream for help when harassed, waking up Spotty Bulborbs, and, as seen in Challenge Mode only, Spotty Bulbears.

Locations

See: Dwarf Bulborb/Locations

Strategy

The following article or section contains guides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

Pikmin

If you have a large group of Pikmin available, you can simply swarm it. Alternatively, aim and throw a bunch of Pikmin at its back. If a Pikmin lands directly on top of it, it will die instantly. In the first Pikmin game, these creatures may cause the crushing glitch to occur. In Pikmin 2, Purple Pikmin will home in on the Dwarf Bulborb, which can be pretty helpful for a quick kill. The Purple Pikmin will take a while to get off of the Dwarf Bulborb it landed on, but cannot be eaten while still clinging to the creature. If a Pikmin is caught by one, then it can easily be saved by throwing another Pikmin onto the creature's back. As the enemy dies, any captured Pikmin will be released from its mouth.

Leaders

Simply punching while avoiding its attacks is the most effective strategy for leaders.

Biology

By the end of the first game, it is revealed that the Dwarf Bulborb is actually a completely different species from the Spotty Bulborb, specifically, they are members of the breadbug family. As such, one could most likely assume that these creatures are masters of mimicry. Whether or not this is to avoid predation directly from grub-dogs, or from other species is unclear.

Like the Spotty Bulborb, they have a very mammalian appearance, sporting the soft, leathery skin and bulbous eyes of their pseudo-cousin. They also have the same spot patterns and "mandibles" as that of the Spotty Bulborb. However, these look-alikes have blue eyes with massive black pupils in Pikmin, while Spotty Bulborbs have purple eyes. In Pikmin 2, they have pure blue eyes that more closely resemble the purple eyes of the Red Bulborb. In Pikmin 3, their spots are relatively larger and are now indented, with the details of the eyes including large black pupils and light blue irises that even more closely resemble the eyes of the Pikmin 3 Bulborb. In Pikmin 3 and onward, their snouts are shorter than their grub-dog counterpart, as well as Albino Dwarf Bulborbs. Oddly enough, the Moldy Dwarf Bulborb and Dwarf Frosty Bulborb have the same shorter snout, despite being grub-dogs.

Behavior-wise, they seem to either stay close by Bulborbs, or move in packs. They also are active during the day.

Notes

Olimar's voyage log

“The most plentiful species on the planet, they are quite ferocious despite their appearance, using their massive jaws to swallow Pikmin whole. Frontal assaults result in disaster; attacks from behind are more successful. Attacking their legs is also effective.”

Reel notes

“Although similar in appearance to bulborbs, these belong to a totally different species.”

Olimar's notes

“Although initially identified as a juvenile red bulborb, groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the breadbug family. A close relative of the vanilla breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry. Unique adaptation of the red bulborb's crimson coloration allows the species to safely commingle. Such effective adaptation and obfuscation by a prey species is rare, indicating this clever creature is a master of mimicry.”

Louie's notes

“For a blissful bisque, mince the entire beast finely and stir in with heavy cream, artichoke hearts, and a pinch of black pepper. Heat slowly until piping hot. Mmmmm... Rich and creamy!”

Alph's comments

“Structural flaw: back
Weight: 3

Despite its compact form, it has a Brittany-sized appetite. You can avoid getting swarmed by drawing them out one by one to be dealt with.”

Brittany's comments

US version

“It's big enough to ride, if only we could tame one. Imagine exploring an alien world from atop its native fauna! Sure beats having to walk everywhere.”

European version

“It's big enough to ride, if only we could tame one. Imagine exploring an alien world from on top of its native fauna! It would beat having to walk everywhere.”

Charlie's comments

“They say to pick on someone your own size, and for these creatures, that's us. Someday, it'll grow to be as big and bloodthirsty as its adult relatives. Why does everything have to get meaner as it ages? Why can't they get cuter?”

Louie's comments

“For a blissful bisque, mince the entire beast finely and stir in with heavy cream, artichoke hearts, and a pinch of black pepper. Heat slowly until piping hot. Mmmmm... Rich and creamy!”

Olimar's comments

US version

“Dwarf Bulborb
Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Breadbug family

Although initially identified as a juvenile bulborb, groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the breadbug family. A close relative of the vanilla breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry. Unique adaptation of the bulborb's crimson coloration allows the species to safely commingle. Such effective adaptation and obfuscation by a prey species is rare, indicating this clever creature is a master of mimicry.”

European version

“Dwarf Bulborb
Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Breadbug family

Although initially identified as a juvenile bulborb, groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the breadbug family. A close relative of the vanilla breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry. Unique adaptation of the bulborb's crimson colouration allows the species to safely commingle. Such effective adaptation and obfuscation by a prey species is rare, indicating this clever creature is a master of mimicry.”

Dalmo's notes

“A miniature reflection of a mature Bulborb. When you see this little mimic stomping around on its stubby legs, you'll fall in love with the remarkably clever beastie! Such a skilled tiny trickster could mislead anyone. It's born to be adored!”

Olimar's notes (Pikmin 4)

“Although initially identified as a juvenile Bulborb, groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the Breadbug family. A close relative of Breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry.

Unique adaptation of the Bulborb's crimson coloration allows the species to safely commingle. Such effective adaptation and obfuscation by a prey species is rare, indicating this clever creature is a master of mimicry.”

Louie's notes (Pikmin 4)

“For a blissful bisque, mince the entire beast finely and stir in with heavy cream, artichoke hearts, and a pinch of black pepper. Heat slowly until piping hot. Mmm... Rich and creamy!”

Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide

“The trickiest aspect of fighting Dwarf Bulborbs is that they travel in groups. When you attack one, the others will help defend it. Attack each little Bulborb with a toss. If your throws are accurate, you'll flatten the lot of them in a hurry.”

Pikmin 3 Prima Guide

“Dwarf Bulborbs are much weaker than their fully grown counterparts. To quickly defeat a Dwarf Bulborb, toss a single Pikmin onto the creature’s back.”

Technical information

Pikmin technical information (?)
Internal name	`chappy`
HP	130

Pikmin 2 technical information (?)
Internal name			`kochappy`
Global properties (List)
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
s000	friction(not used)	Friction	0.5
s001	wallReflection	Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?)	0.5
s002	faceDirAdjust	Unknown	0.25
s003	accel	Acceleration	0.1
s004	bounceFactor	Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?)	0.3
fp00	ライフ	HP	200
fp01	マップとの当り	Unknown (related to slopes)	20
fp02	ダメージスケールXZ	Horizontal damage scale	0.2
fp03	ダメージスケールY	Vertical damage scale	0.25
fp04	ダメージフレーム	Damage scale duration	0.3
fp05	質量	Unknown (weight?)	0.1
fp06	速度	Move speed	50
fp08	回転速度率	Rotation acceleration	0.4
fp09	テリトリー	Territory radius	500
fp10	ホーム範囲	"Home" radius	80
fp11	プライベート距離	"Private" radius	70
fp12	視界距離	Sight radius	95
fp13	視界角度	FOV	180
fp14	探索距離	Unknown (exploration radius?)	200
fp15	探索角度	Unknown (exploration angle?)	180
fp16	振り払い率	Successful shake rate	1
fp17	振り払い力	Shake knockback	50
fp18	振り払いダメージ	Shake damage	1
fp19	振り払い範囲	Shake range	17
fp20	攻撃可能範囲	Unknown (shock attack max range?)	30
fp21	攻撃可能角度	Unknown (shock attack max angle?)	20
fp22	攻撃ヒット範囲	Unknown (attack hit range?)	35
fp23	攻撃ヒット角度	Unknown (attack hit angle?)	20
fp24	攻撃力	Attack damage	10
fp25	視界高	Unknown (height visibility?)	50
fp26	探索高	Unknown (exploration height?)	50
fp27	ライフの高さ	HP wheel height	50
fp28	回転最大速度	Rotation speed	10
fp29	警戒時間	Unknown (warning time?)	15
fp30	警戒ライフ	Unknown	30
fp31	ライフ回復率	Regeneration rate	0
fp32	LOD半径	Off-camera radius	40
fp33	マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定	Collision processing radius	20
fp34	ピクミンとのあたり	Pikmin damage radius	10
fp35	石化時間	Petrification duration	1
fp36	ヒップドロップダメージ	Purple Pikmin drop damage	50
fp37	地震気絶確立	Purple Pikmin stun chance	0.3 (30%)
fp38	地震気絶時間	Purple Pikmin stun time	10
ip01	振り払い打撃Ａ	Shake mode 1 – hit count	1
ip02	振り払い張付１	Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement	1
ip03	振り払い打撃Ｂ	Shake mode 2 – hit count	1
ip04	振り払い張付２	Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement	2
ip05	振り払い打撃Ｃ	Shake mode 3 – hit count	2
ip06	振り払い張付３	Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement	3
ip07	振り払い打撃Ｄ	Shake mode 4 – hit count	2
Specific properties
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
fp01	ぼんやり時間	Unknown (idle time?)	2
fp02	白ピクミン毒	White Pikmin poison damage	300
fp03	回転終了角度	Max angle it will rotate at, on the spot	180

Pikmin 3 technical information (?)
Internal name	`kochappy`
HP	100
Rock Pikmin throw hits to kill	1
White Pikmin ingestions to kill	1
Bomb rock explosions to kill	1
Bomb rock ingestions to kill	0
Number of direct hits on top to kill	1
Damage to leaders	10
Territory radius	200
Mission Mode value	15

Other information

Size: Body length: 30mm, as per the e-card
Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #4

Naming

See more: Breadbug family#Naming and Bulborb#Naming.

Common name: Dwarf Bulborb. The creature is called as such because it is a dwarf-sized mimic of a Bulborb. In Pikmin, the only "Bulborb-like" creatures were this and the Bulborb, so there was no need to disambiguate its name with a color. Hence, it was just called "Dwarf Bulborb" in the first game. Pikmin 2 introduced other species, so disambiguation was needed, but Pikmin 3 went back to calling it Dwarf Bulborb, even though multiple types of Bulborb and mimics still exist in that game.
Japanese nickname: It is called 小チャッピー^? (lit.: "Small Chappy") in Pikmin, アカコチャッピー^? (lit.: "Red Small Chappy") in Pikmin 2, and コチャッピー^? (lit.: "Small Chappy") from Pikmin 3 onwards.
Japanese name: ベニデメマダラモドキ^? (lit.: "Pseudo Spotted Crimson Bug-eye"). In Pikmin, its Japanese name was simply デメマダラモドキ^? (lit.: "Pseudo Spotted Bug-eye").
Scientific name: Pansarus pseudooculii russus. Pansarus pseudooculii is the species name used for other Breadbug mimics, and russus reflects the subspecies name for the Bulborb. In the versions of Pikmin 2 before the European Wii release, the word pseudooculii is written with only one 'o', which is presumably a mistake, since all other dwarf mimics use two 'o's.
Internal names: Internally, it is called chappy in Pikmin (チャッピー^? is the Japanese name for "Bulborb"), whereas the Spotty Bulborb has the internal name of swallow. In Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3, the Bulborb's internal name was changed to chappy and therefore the dwarf Bulborb's internal name changed to kochappy.
Prerelease: In an early script left inside Pikmin 2, it is revealed that is placeholder scientific name was Pansarus Psuedooculii RED. Not only is the word "RED" a placeholder, much like in the early scientific name of the Bulborb, but "pseudo" is also misspelled.
Technical name: Lesser Crimson Breadbug

Gallery

Red Pikmin fighting two Dwarf Bulborbs.
A Dwarf Bulborb in the Piklopedia from Pikmin 2.
A Dwarf Bulborb locked-on in an E3 2012 build of Pikmin 3.
A Dwarf Bulborb in Pikmin 3, about to eat a Red Pikmin.
Dwarf Bulborbs around a Bulborb in Pikmin 3.
A close up of a Dwarf Bulborb.
A Dwarf Bulborb on the enemy reel in Pikmin.
A large group of Dwarf Bulborbs as seen in an earlier version of Pikmin.
Artwork of four Dwarf Bulborbs from Pikmin.
Artwork of the Dwarf Bulborb from Pikmin 3.
The creature's e-card, #04 (3^rd red card).

Trivia

Over fifty Dwarf Bulborbs in a dense concentration can be found on sublevel 8 of the Cavern of Chaos.
In Pikmin 2 exclusively, like the other Bulborb-mimicking breadbugs, if this creature is petrified in the game's Piklopedia, when it breaks out of the stone it runs around eating any thrown pikpik carrots at a much greater speed than normal.