Tusked blowhog family
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
- 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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
シシドックリ科? Shishi dokkuri ka |
Beast tokkuri family | |
 French |
souffleurs ivoirins | ||
 Portuguese (NoA) |
Trombassuídeos | Trunkuids | The name is a portmanteau of "tromba" (trunk) and "suídeos" (suids); "Tromba" is also a form of the verb "trombar" (to bump) |
