Whiptongue Bulborb
- This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Whiptongue Bulborb" article for more official information.
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| 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: Wide World
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The Whiptongue Bulborb in Pikmin: Wide World as a grub-dog that is exclusive to Arid Oasis and its caves. 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 leaders 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.
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.
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 
× 5. Aboveground, its body can be taken to either the Dolphin Lander for 
× 8 or an Onion for ten Pikmin seeds. Underground, its carcass can be carried to the Lander Pod to either receive × 8 or be stored for later to gain ten Pikmin seeds of choice from the Master Onion, but only if the cave is exited using an escape geyser.
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.”
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!”
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.”
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!”
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.”
In Whiptongue Bulborb Game
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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.