Pikmin 3

Sputtlefish

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Sputtlefish
Artwork of a Sputtlefish.
Appears in Pikmin 3
Scientific name Unknown
Family Unknown
Areas Garden of Hope (x3)
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages None
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages None
Side Story days None
Bingo Battle stages None
Attacks Eat Pikmin

Release ink

The Sputtlefish is a poisonous, squid-like enemy in Pikmin 3. They are capable of swimming around underwater. They swim casually when unthreatened but upon the arrival of Pikmin, they will take an upright posture and swim towards them. They can lash out on Pikmin with their tentacles, grabbing and eatting them one at a time. If attacked, it will release ink which causes Pikmin to panic for some time until they are whistled and swim away. They can also heal once attacked.[1]

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Trivia

  • The Sputtlefish's name is based off of "spurt", since it squirts ink to defend itself, and "Cuttlefish", a real-life animal that it resembles. A Cuttlefish has 2 tentacles and a soft body, much like the Sputtlefish. 
  • The "Sputtle" part of the name could also be based off of the real life "sputtle", an excretion produced by insects that functions as a paralytical defense.
  • The Sputtlefish's tentacle ends resemble leaves and the top of its head resembles a flower.

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