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Tusked blowhog family

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Tusked Blowhogs are a family of boar-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 4. The Tusked Blowhog itself is currently the only known member of this family. Members are strangely in the same genus as members of the Blowhog family, the sus genus. Suggesting the two families are closely related.

Members

Tusked Blowhog

Icon for the Tusked Blowhog, from Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
Main article: Tusked Blowhog.

The Tusked Blowhog is an enemy introduced in Pikmin 4. When something catches its attention, it will charge, in a similar way to Oatchi's Rush. During its charge, it can grab up to 3 Pikmin, which it will eat at the end of its charging. Its charges can also destroy jars.

Naming

The name tusked blowhog comes from the members' resemblance to blowhogs, and their tusks that jut out.

The genus name, sus, is Latin for pig, and is shared with members of the blowhog family.

Names in other languages

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Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese シシドックリ科?
Shishi dokkuri ka
Beast tokkuri family
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Trombassuídeos From "tromba" (trunk) and "suídeos" (suids)

See also