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The Dwarf Bulborb (コチャッピー?, lit.: "Small Chappy"), named the Dwarf Red Bulborb (アカコチャッピー?, lit.: "Red Small Chappy") in Pikmin 2, is a small and common enemy in the Pikmin series. They are small bipedal creatures equipped with a pair of eyes on stalks, two fangs on either side of their mouth, two toes on each leg; each having a single claw, and a curved snout. Their bodies are beige-colored and their backs are red, which are covered with white spots. Dwarf Bulborbs strongly resemble juvenile Bulborbs. However, they are actually a different species in the breadbug family, and mimic the appearance of Bulborbs to evade predation. They are rather weak and can be easily defeated by throwing a single Pikmin directly on top of them. Exclusively in the first game, pestering one for long enough will prompt it to scream for help, waking up the nearest Spotty Bulborb (or Spotty Bulbear in Challenge Mode). Stats
BehaviorDwarf Bulborbs are largely sedentary, idly sniffing the ground and waiting for prey to pass by. When detecting potential prey, be it a leader or Pikmin, they will audibly bark and begin pursuit. Dwarf Bulborbs will never stray far from their territory. If led outside of a certain range, they will stop chasing their target and return to where they started. Dwarf Bulborbs attack by biting nearby Pikmin. If they succeed in biting one, they will slowly chew their catch before swallowing; killing the Bulborb during this process will free the Pikmin. They can only catch and eat one Pikmin at a time. A Dwarf Bulborb will also attempt to shake Pikmin off of its body if attacked. Exclusively in Pikmin, Dwarf Bulborbs will scream for help when harassed, waking up nearby Spotty Bulborbs. While only seen in Challenge Mode, this scream can wake up nearby Spotty Bulbears as well. AppearanceDwarf Bulborbs, as the name implies, resemble small versions of a Bulborb, with two main differences. From Pikmin 3 onwards, the Dwarf Bulborb’s snout is shorter than that of a true Bulborb. They also have less spots than the animal they mimic. Before Pikmin 3, neither of these differences are present. LocationsStrategy
With PikminDwarf Bulborbs are never large threats. Throwing a single Pikmin onto their back will kill them instantly, and their fairly low health makes swarming a viable tactic as well. Their only true threat comes in their numbers or when they appear near other enemies, in which case they may be able to eat a Pikmin or two in the chaos of the battle. Prioritizing them first should simplify things — it won't take long to defeat them. If a fight against one drags on in Pikmin, it will scream for help, waking up nearby Spotty Bulborbs. Try to kill them before they can; if they manage to scream, retreat until the Spotty Bulborb falls back asleep, and return to finish the job. Purple Pikmin are exceptionally effective. Their homing stomp means that accuracy isn't a concern, although note that they will cling to the body for a moment after it dies. Rapidly throwing Purple Pikmin in the general vicinity of a group will stun the entire group, as well as likely kill most, if not all of them. This is particularly handy for sublevels with huge numbers of them, such as the Cavern of Chaos's eighth sublevel. Alternate methodsGiven their easy to dodge bites and shakes, punching a Dwarf Bulborb to death is an extremely easy affair. Oatchi, even with minimal upgrades, can kill them in seconds. If his Rush has been sufficiently upgraded, he can bowl through groups of them to instantly kill any he hits. BiologyBy the end of the first game, it is revealed that the Dwarf Bulborb is actually a completely different species from the Spotty Bulborb, specifically, they are members of the breadbug family. As such, one could most likely assume that these creatures are masters of mimicry. Whether or not this is to avoid predation directly from grub-dogs, or from other species is unclear. Like the Spotty Bulborb, they have a very mammalian appearance, sporting the soft, leathery skin and bulbous eyes of their pseudo-cousin. They also have the same spot patterns and "mandibles" as that of the Spotty Bulborb. However, these look-alikes have blue eyes with massive black pupils in Pikmin, while Spotty Bulborbs have purple eyes. In Pikmin 2, they have pure blue eyes that more closely resemble the purple eyes of the Red Bulborb. In Pikmin 3, their spots are relatively larger and are now indented, with the details of the eyes including large black pupils and light blue irises that even more closely resemble the eyes of the Pikmin 3 Bulborb. In Pikmin 3 and onward, their snouts are shorter than their grub-dog counterpart, as well as Albino Dwarf Bulborbs. Oddly enough, the Moldy Dwarf Bulborb and Dwarf Frosty Bulborb have the same shorter snout, despite being grub-dogs. Behavior-wise, they seem to either stay close by Bulborbs, or move in packs. They also are active during the day. Dwarf Bulborbs have far deeper-pitched cries in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4. They can no longer shreik loudly, and instead emit deep, throaty sounds much like the Bulborbs in Pikmin 3 do. This change makes little biological sense, as their smaller larynx should indeed produce a higher-pitched sound than that of a Red Bulborb. NotesOlimar's voyage log
“The most plentiful species on the planet, they are quite ferocious despite their appearance, using their massive jaws to swallow Pikmin whole. Frontal assaults result in disaster; attacks from behind are more successful. Attacking their legs is also effective.” Reel notes
“Although similar in appearance to bulborbs, these belong to a totally different species.” Olimar's notes
“Although initially identified as a juvenile red bulborb, groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the breadbug family. A close relative of the vanilla breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry. Unique adaptation of the red bulborb's crimson coloration allows the species to safely commingle. Such effective adaptation and obfuscation by a prey species is rare, indicating this clever creature is a master of mimicry.” Louie's notes
“For a blissful bisque, mince the entire beast finely and stir in with heavy cream, artichoke hearts, and a pinch of black pepper. Heat slowly until piping hot. Mmmmm... Rich and creamy!” Alph's comments“Structural flaw: back Brittany's comments
“It's big enough to ride, if only we could tame one. Imagine exploring an alien world from atop its native fauna! Sure beats having to walk everywhere.”
“It's big enough to ride, if only we could tame one. Imagine exploring an alien world from on top of its native fauna! It would beat having to walk everywhere.” Charlie's comments
“They say to pick on someone your own size, and for these creatures, that's us. Someday, it'll grow to be as big and bloodthirsty as its adult relatives. Why does everything have to get meaner as it ages? Why can't they get cuter?” Louie's comments
“For a blissful bisque, mince the entire beast finely and stir in with heavy cream, artichoke hearts, and a pinch of black pepper. Heat slowly until piping hot. Mmmmm... Rich and creamy!” Olimar's comments“Dwarf Bulborb “Dwarf Bulborb Dalmo's notes
“A miniature reflection of a mature Bulborb. When you see this little mimic stomping around on its stubby legs, you'll fall in love with the remarkably clever beastie! Such a skilled tiny trickster could mislead anyone. It's born to be adored!”
Olimar's notes (Pikmin 4)“Although initially identified as a juvenile Bulborb, groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the Breadbug family. A close relative of Breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry. Unique adaptation of the Bulborb's crimson coloration allows the species to safely commingle. Such effective adaptation and obfuscation by a prey species is rare, indicating this clever creature is a master of mimicry.”Louie's notes (Pikmin 4)
“For a blissful bisque, mince the entire beast finely and stir in with heavy cream, artichoke hearts, and a pinch of black pepper. Heat slowly until piping hot. Mmm... Rich and creamy!”
Pikmin BookText
“見た目から判断するとチャッピーの幼体のようだが、最近別種であることが確認された。チャッピーがイヌムシ科なのに対して、この小チャッピ一はパンモドキ科に属しているのだ。同種の幼体さえも捕食するチャッピ一の側にいられるのは、腹部に紅白斑点があるため（チャッピーは腹部の紅白斑点の有無のみで同種成体かどうかを判断するため）だ。
Translation
“Judging by its appearance, it appears to be a juvenile Spotty Bulborb, but it has recently been confirmed to be a different species. While the Spotty Bulborb belongs to the grub-dog family, this Dwarf Bulborb belongs to the breadbug family. The reason they can be near Spotty Bulborbs, who prey even on the juveniles of their own species, is because it has red and white spots on its abdomen (this is because Spotty Bulborbs determine whether an adult is the same species based solely on the presence or absence of red and white spots on the abdomen).
Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide
“The trickiest aspect of fighting Dwarf Bulborbs is that they travel in groups. When you attack one, the others will help defend it. Attack each little Bulborb with a toss. If your throws are accurate, you'll flatten the lot of them in a hurry.”
Pikmin 3 Prima Guide
“Dwarf Bulborbs are much weaker than their fully grown counterparts. To quickly defeat a Dwarf Bulborb, toss a single Pikmin onto the creature’s back.”
Pikmin GardenText “ベニデメマダラが腹部の斑紋で仲間を認識する習性を利用し、その幼生に擬態したパンモドキの一種。ベニデメマダラの成体の縄張り付近で活動し、外敵から身を守るとともに、獲物を狩りやすくしている。 特徴 その1 擬態
特徴 その2 昼行性
Translation “A kind of Breadbug that mimics a larval Bulborb by taking advantage of its habit of recognizing other by the spots on its abdomen. It is active near the territory of an adult Bulborb, protecting itself from enemies and making it easier to hunt prey. Feature #1: Mimicry
Feature #2: Diurnality
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