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The '''Whiptongue Bulborb''' is a member of the [[grub-dog family]] that constantly roams about its territory, leaving no part of its body exposed for long, and has a long, flexible tongue that it uses to slurp up [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] from a considerable distance away. If Pikmin are standing near it or are attacking its feet, it will lap up individual Pikmin one at a time at a slightly slower pace.
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=In fanon games=
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==In ''Pikmin: Decayed Leaf''==
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The '''Whiptongue Bulborb''' is a member of the [[grub-dog family]], but is different from the others in that it has a long tongue that it uses to slurp up [[Pikmin]]. Its tongue can catch Pikmin, somewhat like the [[Emperor Bulblax]], but quicker and much less destructive. It has a brown face, much in contrast to the paler face of the [[Red Bulborb]], with a long snout at the end that the tongue comes out of, as well as a distinctive white body with black spots, and blue eyes. Strangely, no dwarf species of it are known to exist.
'''Whiptongue Bulborbs ''' are a returning [[Grub-dog family|bulborb]] in ''[[Pikmin: Decayed Leaf]]''. The large beast will tend to roam around a small area, looking for [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], which it can easily lap up several of at once. Occasionally, it can even be seen guarding a [[treasure]], attacking anything that goes near it. Throwing Pikmin at its eyes can temporarily halt it, and another way to foil it is trying to get it to lick up a [[bomb rock]] or having it lick its tongue into a hot area like [[fire]]. The fire or magma will burn its tongue and render it vulnerable for a few seconds. If the Whiptongue Bulborb attempts to lick up a [[Spike Pikmin|Cactus Pikmin]], the creature will take damage from its very small spikes.  
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The Whiptongue Bulborb can be quite a dangerous foe because not only does it constantly roam around, leaving no part of its body exposed for long, but its long tongue allows it to ensnare batches of Pikmin from a distance. This bulborb species attacks with its long, flexible tongue, which allows it to quickly devour Pikmin from much greater distances than other members of the grub-dog family. It doesn't sleep when unaware of the presence of Pikmin. Instead, it will rummage through the ground and sniff around the surrounding area. When leaders or Pikmin are nearby, it will quickly shuffle towards them. If the Pikmin are standing within attack range, it will launch its tongue outward as a means of consuming them. Up to five Pikmin can be snagged at a time by this move. However, if Pikmin are standing beside it or are attacking its feet, it will lap up individual Pikmin one at a time at a slightly slower pace. Just like all other grub-dogs, it can be temporarily incapacitated by throwing Pikmin directly at its eyes.
==In ''Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers''==
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==Notes==
In ''[[Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers]]'', '''Whiptongue Bulborbs''' act as they did in {{p3}}. Unlike their relatives, they do not bother with members of the [[flitterbie family]]. They may show mild interest in [[dirt mound]]s, and try to look for edible matter within them.
{{notes|Alph's comments|Structural flaw: eyeballs, back / Weight: 12 / This model has a surprising feature! I'm very impressed at the speed with which it employs its long, flexible tongue. Though I'm also dismayed at its unnerving wakefulness and the difficulty we seem to have sneaking past it.}}
{{notes|Brittany's comments|Not a fan of this one's style. Too plain. Too beige. And too big. Where's the little version of this guy? It's gotta have one, right? Though maybe not. After all, I don't have a little version of myself.}}
{{notes|Charlie's comments|That long tongue isn't just a sensory organ—it's a deadly weapon. It uses that thing like a pro. I tried some exercises to see if I could get my tongue to do that, but I kept biting it by accident. Always in the same place, too. I hate that.}}
{{notes|Louie's comments|Pat the tongue dry, then coat all sides with a spicy dry rub of your choice. Grill over high heat until the outside is perfectly crisped!}}
{{notes|Olimar's comments|Instead of the gnashing jaws usually found in related species, it uses its extensible, viscous tongue to capture prey. Even before it opens its mouth, it's recognizable by its tapered snout and black spots against its white back. Some theorized that it evolved its long tongue to snatch prey drawn to high-blooming flowers, but others point out that no infant specimens have ever been seen, suggesting a radically different biological branch. It has only recently been reclassified as part of the grub-dog family.}}


===Notes===
{{notes|Olimar's notes|The whiptongue bulborb has evolved to fulfill a niche seldom seen in PNF-404's ecosystems: the myrmecophagous pest control. Juvenile whiptongues don't receive their signature tongues until their second molt. Until then, they consume nectar regurgitated by their parents. Adult specimens use their tongues to snatch small insects from high-hanging branches and tunnels within the ground. Its distinct morphology has led to some controversy amongst scholars on whether or not it is a kageyamii subspecies or an entirely new branch in the family tree.}}
{{notes|Louie's notes|After severing the tongue, pat it dry and coat in your choice of spice rub. Grill until crisp like beef jerky, and slice into even portions for a gathering.}}
{{notes|Ship's comments|I could've sworn I felt its wet, slobbering tongue slap my hoard as I beamed it up. I need a full hull scrubbing to ensure the complete lack of infectants in my hoard.}}
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=In fanon games=
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==In ''Pikmin: Wide World''==
==In ''Pikmin: Wide World''==
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The '''Whiptongue Bulborb''' in ''[[Pikmin: Wide World]]'' as a [[Grub-dog family|grub-dog]] that is exclusive to [[Arid Oasis (Pikmin: Wide World)|Arid Oasis]] and its [[cave]]s. Its dwarf counterpart is the [[Dwarf Whiptongue Bulborb]]. Instead of sleeping, Whiptongue Bulborbs explore their territory in search of prey. A Whiptongue Bulborb is usually followed by one or more Dwarf Whiptongue Bulborbs, each of which randomly deciding to follow loosely behind the creature or hunt elsewhere in its territory. If a Whiptongue Bulborb notices [[leader]]s or [[Pikmin]], grounded or airborne, in its territory, it will give chase, attempting to catch them on its tongue to eat them, only leaving them alone if they flee far enough away, exit its territory, or it can not reach them, although in the last case it may use its tongue to try and catch them before it resumes idle behavior. A Whiptongue Bulborb will immediately spit out a leader it laps up, but any Pikmin in its mouth at the time will remain there until they are either freed or swallowed.
The '''Whiptongue Bulborb''' is a [[Grub-dog family|grub-dog]] in ''[[Pikmin: Wide World]]'' that is exclusive to [[Arid Oasis]] and its [[cave]]s. Its smaller counterpart is the [[Dwarf Whiptongue Bulborb]]. Rather than sleep, Whiptongue Bulborbs explore their territory in search of prey, usually accompanied by one or more Dwarf Whiptongue Bulborbs. If a Whiptongue Bulborb notices [[leader]]s or [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] in its territory, it will give chase, attempting to catch them on its tongue to eat them, only leaving them alone if they flee far enough away. It will also cease its pursuit if its prey hides in a place it can not access, although it may use its tongue to try and reach them before it resumes idle behavior. It can lick Pikmin out of the air as easily as it can from the ground, and will quickly lap up Pikmin at its feet one by one. A Whiptongue Bulborb will immediately spit out a leader it laps up because they are too big to eat, but any Pikmin in its mouth at the time will remain there until either freed or swallowed.


Whiptongue Bulborbs are the general shape and size of other bulborbs but have a tapered snout instead of the usual bulborb facial structure, and their most notable feature is a long, flexible, sticky tongue. They have a brown face, a light cream-colored backside with black spots, and dull blue irises with white sclerae. They lack fangs, but each of their four claws is white in color.
Whiptongue Bulborbs are the general shape and size of other bulborbs but have a tapered snout instead of the typical bulborb facial structure. Their most notable feature is their long, flexible, sticky tongue, though they lack fangs. They have a brown face, a light cream-colored backside with black spots, and dull blue irises with white sclerae. Each of their four claws is white.


Defeating Whiptongue Bulborbs can be tricky because they are always awake and highly perceptive. Although it is possible to sneak up on a Whiptongue Bulborb, it is very unlikely because it is always in motion and will notice even the quietest sound. As a head-on conflict against one of the creatures is practically inevitable, the optimal course of action would be to throw Pikmin at its eyes to inflict minor damage, cause the creature to flinch, and make it release any Pikmin in its mouth. Doing this will also free any Pikmin stuck on its tongue, as the creature will be wildly wriggling it around in pain. Upon death, a Whiptongue Bulborb will yield {{sparklium|5}}. Aboveground, its body can be taken to either the [[Dolphin Lander (Pikmin: Wide World)|Dolphin Lander]] for {{pokos|8|y}} or an [[Onion]] for ten Pikmin seeds. Underground, its carcass can be carried to the [[Dolphin Lander (Pikmin: Wide World)|Lander Pod]] to either receive {{pokos|8|y}} or be stored for later to gain ten Pikmin seeds of choice from the [[Onion|Master Onion]], but only if the cave is exited using an [[Geyser|escape geyser]].
Defeating a Whiptongue Bulborb can be tricky. Sneaking up on one is nearly impossible because it is always in motion and highly perceptive of intruders. As a head-on conflict is practically unavoidable, the optimal course of action would be to throw Pikmin at its eyes to inflict minor damage, cause the creature to flinch, and make it release any Pikmin in its mouth. Doing this will also free any Pikmin stuck on its tongue, as the creature will be wildly flailing it around in pain. Upon defeat, a Whiptongue Bulborb will murmur and fall dead.
 
In ultra-spicy difficulty, the Whiptongue Bulborb is much faster and more precise with its tongue, able to more effectively capture more Pikmin to eat, and over a slightly increased range. It will also try to face Pikmin and leaders as much as possible, and backpedal when necessary.


===Notes===
===Notes===
{{notes|Olimar's notes|Easily recognizable by its tapered snout, the whiptongue bulborb feeds exclusively on small prey using its long tongue. Whether said prey is airborne or on the ground does not matter, and prey that is too large for the creature's small mouth will simply be spat out. The creature is always on the hunt for food and has not yet been witnessed sleeping.}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #1''' (all difficulties): Whiptongue Bulborbs are always on the patrol. Keep an eye out for them and avoid their tongue.
{{notes|Shacho's notes|Even if it is a bit large, this creature would be perfect for lapping up the pesky flies that find their way indoors in Hocotate Freight, especially during the summer. I can't stand the little pests always buzzing around me!}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #2''' (all difficulties): While it can not eat leaders, a Whiptongue Bulborb can put a serious dent in Pikmin populations.
{{notes|Marie's notes|Whiptongue bulborbs prefer sunny, humid environments above all others. Because of their little mouths, larger meals should be cut into sections to allow the creatures to feed easily. Because they are cathemeral creatures, they are active during both day and night, and may disturb the sleep schedules of their owners.}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #3''' (ultra-spicy difficulty only): Be wary of the Whiptongue Bulborb's finesse with its tongue. It can slurp up many Pikmin if allowed to.
{{notes|Louie's notes|The creature's tongue is its most delectable part. Cut it into small chunks, season with red chili powder, and deep-fry for a spicy, bite-size snack!}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=PWW}} '''Data file #4''' (ultra-spicy difficulty only): The Whiptongue Bulborb will use its tongue's range to its fullest potential by backing away when approached.
{{notes|Dolphin Lander's notes|What a silly-looking bulborb! It has a cute little smile all the time, but from some angles, it looks as if it is in an awkward or tense situation, and I can't help but feel a little sorry for it.}}
{{notes|image=PWW Captain Olimar icon.png|Olimar's comments|Easily recognizable by its tapered snout, the whiptongue bulborb feeds exclusively on small prey using its long tongue. Whether its prey is grounded or airborne does not matter, and prey that is too large for the creature's small mouth will simply be spat out. The creature is always on the hunt for food and has not yet been witnessed sleeping.}}
{{notes|image=PWW President icon.png|Shacho's comments|Even if it is a bit large, this creature would be perfect for lapping up the pesky flies that find their way indoors in Hocotate Freight, especially during the summer. I can't stand the little pests always buzzing around me!}}
{{notes|image=PWW Marie icon.png|Marie's comments|Whiptongue bulborbs prefer sunny, humid environments above all others. Because of their little mouths, larger meals should be cut into sections to allow the creatures to feed easily. Being cathemeral creatures, they are active during both day and night, and may disturb the sleep schedules of their owners.}}
{{notes|image=PWW Louie icon.png|Louie's comments|The creature's tongue is its most delectable part. Cut it into bite-sized pieces, season with red chili powder, and deep-fry for a spicy snack!}}
{{notes|image=PWW Dolphin Lander icon.png|Dolphin Lander's comments|What a silly-looking bulborb! It has a cute little smile all the time, but from some angles, it looks as if it is in an awkward or tense situation, and I can't help but feel a little sorry for it.}}
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In ''[[Whiptongue Bulborb Game]]'', the players control a '''Whiptongue Bulborb''' to get revenge against an evil trio and their [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]].
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Revision as of 00:06, 17 March 2024

This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Whiptongue Bulborb" article for more official information.
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Whiptongue Bulborb The icon used to represent this enemy.
Enemy
P4 Whiptongue Bulborb.png
Appearance in Pikmin 4.
Scientific name Oculus longolingua
Family Grub-dog

The Whiptongue Bulborb is a member of the grub-dog family that constantly roams about its territory, leaving no part of its body exposed for long, and has a long, flexible tongue that it uses to slurp up Pikmin from a considerable distance away. If Pikmin are standing near it or are attacking its feet, it will lap up individual Pikmin one at a time at a slightly slower pace.

In fanon games

Below this point is where users place their version of the Whiptongue Bulborb.

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf

P2 Olimar icon.png
"You… your evil subordinate, your greedy boss, and this invasive Pikmin infestation will all die here TODAY!!"
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Decayed Leaf, a fanon game created by Soundwave.
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Whiptongue Bulborb The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Oculus longolingua
Family Grub-dog
Carry weight 12
Max. carriers 25
Seed worth 15
Poko value P2 Poko icon.png × 6
Attacks Eats Pikmin

Whiptongue Bulborbs are a returning bulborb in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The large beast will tend to roam around a small area, looking for Pikmin, which it can easily lap up several of at once. Occasionally, it can even be seen guarding a treasure, attacking anything that goes near it. Throwing Pikmin at its eyes can temporarily halt it, and another way to foil it is trying to get it to lick up a bomb rock or having it lick its tongue into a hot area like fire. The fire or magma will burn its tongue and render it vulnerable for a few seconds. If the Whiptongue Bulborb attempts to lick up a Cactus Pikmin, the creature will take damage from its very small spikes.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers

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Shipwrecked Stargazers
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, a fanon game created by CarrotStilts1.
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Whiptongue Bulborb The icon used to represent this enemy.
P3 Whiptongue Bulborb.png
Scientific name Oculus longolingua
Family Grub-dog
Caves Connoisseur's Cache, Autumnal Undergrowth
Carry weight 12
Max. carriers 20
Seed worth 11
Poko value P2 Poko icon.png × 8
Attacks Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, Whiptongue Bulborbs act as they did in Pikmin 3. Unlike their relatives, they do not bother with members of the flitterbie family. They may show mild interest in dirt mounds, and try to look for edible matter within them.

Notes

Olimar's notes

The whiptongue bulborb has evolved to fulfill a niche seldom seen in PNF-404's ecosystems: the myrmecophagous pest control. Juvenile whiptongues don't receive their signature tongues until their second molt. Until then, they consume nectar regurgitated by their parents. Adult specimens use their tongues to snatch small insects from high-hanging branches and tunnels within the ground. Its distinct morphology has led to some controversy amongst scholars on whether or not it is a kageyamii subspecies or an entirely new branch in the family tree.

Louie's notes

After severing the tongue, pat it dry and coat in your choice of spice rub. Grill until crisp like beef jerky, and slice into even portions for a gathering.

Ship's comments

I could've sworn I felt its wet, slobbering tongue slap my hoard as I beamed it up. I need a full hull scrubbing to ensure the complete lack of infectants in my hoard.

In Pikmin: Wide World

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"It's a jungle out there!"
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Wide World, a fanon game created by Cheepy-Cheepy.
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Whiptongue Bulborb The icon used to represent this enemy.
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Family Grub-dog
Areas Arid Oasis
Weight 10
Max. carriers 20
Seed worth 10
Poko value P3 Poko icon.png × 8
Sparklium worth P4 Sparklium icon.png × 5
Battle point value P3 Soul icon.png × 40
Attacks Eats Pikmin

The Whiptongue Bulborb is a grub-dog in Pikmin: Wide World that is exclusive to Arid Oasis and its caves. Its smaller counterpart is the Dwarf Whiptongue Bulborb. Rather than sleep, Whiptongue Bulborbs explore their territory in search of prey, usually accompanied by one or more Dwarf Whiptongue Bulborbs. If a Whiptongue Bulborb notices leaders or Pikmin in its territory, it will give chase, attempting to catch them on its tongue to eat them, only leaving them alone if they flee far enough away. It will also cease its pursuit if its prey hides in a place it can not access, although it may use its tongue to try and reach them before it resumes idle behavior. It can lick Pikmin out of the air as easily as it can from the ground, and will quickly lap up Pikmin at its feet one by one. A Whiptongue Bulborb will immediately spit out a leader it laps up because they are too big to eat, but any Pikmin in its mouth at the time will remain there until either freed or swallowed.

Whiptongue Bulborbs are the general shape and size of other bulborbs but have a tapered snout instead of the typical bulborb facial structure. Their most notable feature is their long, flexible, sticky tongue, though they lack fangs. They have a brown face, a light cream-colored backside with black spots, and dull blue irises with white sclerae. Each of their four claws is white.

Defeating a Whiptongue Bulborb can be tricky. Sneaking up on one is nearly impossible because it is always in motion and highly perceptive of intruders. As a head-on conflict is practically unavoidable, the optimal course of action would be to throw Pikmin at its eyes to inflict minor damage, cause the creature to flinch, and make it release any Pikmin in its mouth. Doing this will also free any Pikmin stuck on its tongue, as the creature will be wildly flailing it around in pain. Upon defeat, a Whiptongue Bulborb will murmur and fall dead.

In ultra-spicy difficulty, the Whiptongue Bulborb is much faster and more precise with its tongue, able to more effectively capture more Pikmin to eat, and over a slightly increased range. It will also try to face Pikmin and leaders as much as possible, and backpedal when necessary.

Notes

  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #1 (all difficulties): Whiptongue Bulborbs are always on the patrol. Keep an eye out for them and avoid their tongue.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #2 (all difficulties): While it can not eat leaders, a Whiptongue Bulborb can put a serious dent in Pikmin populations.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #3 (ultra-spicy difficulty only): Be wary of the Whiptongue Bulborb's finesse with its tongue. It can slurp up many Pikmin if allowed to.
  • PWW Data file icon.png Data file #4 (ultra-spicy difficulty only): The Whiptongue Bulborb will use its tongue's range to its fullest potential by backing away when approached.

Olimar's comments

PWW Captain Olimar icon.png Easily recognizable by its tapered snout, the whiptongue bulborb feeds exclusively on small prey using its long tongue. Whether its prey is grounded or airborne does not matter, and prey that is too large for the creature's small mouth will simply be spat out. The creature is always on the hunt for food and has not yet been witnessed sleeping.

Shacho's comments

PWW President icon.png Even if it is a bit large, this creature would be perfect for lapping up the pesky flies that find their way indoors in Hocotate Freight, especially during the summer. I can't stand the little pests always buzzing around me!

Marie's comments

PWW Marie icon.png Whiptongue bulborbs prefer sunny, humid environments above all others. Because of their little mouths, larger meals should be cut into sections to allow the creatures to feed easily. Being cathemeral creatures, they are active during both day and night, and may disturb the sleep schedules of their owners.

Louie's comments

PWW Louie icon.png The creature's tongue is its most delectable part. Cut it into bite-sized pieces, season with red chili powder, and deep-fry for a spicy snack!

Dolphin Lander's comments

PWW Dolphin Lander icon.png What a silly-looking bulborb! It has a cute little smile all the time, but from some angles, it looks as if it is in an awkward or tense situation, and I can't help but feel a little sorry for it.

In Whiptongue Bulborb Game

Whiptongue Bulborb Game
This article or section presents information pertaining to Whiptongue Bulborb Game, a fanon game created by Princess Peach.

In Whiptongue Bulborb Game, the players control a Whiptongue Bulborb to get revenge against an evil trio and their Pikmin.