
Community identification
Blue Pikmin
Pikminidae caeruleus
- Order & Family
- Order: Pikminiformes, Family: Pikminidae
- Size
- Approximately 1 inch (2 to 3 cm) tall, excluding the stem.
Natural Habitat
PNF-404; typically found in or near water sources like ponds, streams, and puddles.
Diet & Feeding
Absorbs nutrients from Nectar and Pellet Posies; occasionally consumes the remains of defeated enemies.
Behavior Patterns
Highly social and amphibious. Unique among its genus for having gill-like structures that allow sub-aquatic breathing. Follows a leader (often an Onions or captains) and works in swarms to carry objects.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits include ecosystem cleanup and assistance in heavy lifting. Risks are minimal to humans, though they can be aggressive toward large beetles and other terrestrial predators.