Horned Cannon Beetle: Difference between revisions

{{infobox enemy

|pikmin4    = y

|icon        = Horned Cannon Beetle P4 icon.png

|size        = 256px

|name        = Granitus ferrous

|areas      = [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]), [[Hero's Hideaway]]

|underground = [[Subterranean Swarm]], [[Cavern for a King]]

}}

{{game help|p4|Fill in the infobox and describe the enemy.}}

The '''Horned Cannon Beetle''' ({{j|フタクチカブト|Futa Kuchi Kabuto|Two-Mouthed Beetle}}) is a [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. It appears very similar to the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]], but with a less metallic and more segmented shell, along with longer mandibles. The blowhole is also larger and higher up on the shell, pointing at an angle instead of being front facing. It's overall more detailed, but as these details are shared with the [[Arctic Cannon Beetle]], these differences are likely due to graphical improvements.

The Horned Cannon Beetle is a deceptively simple and easy fight. Once the player begins to engage it, wait for the Beetle to inhale through its top blow hole. Once it does, you have a rather generous amount of time to throw a single Pikmin into it to clog it. Once stops, the beetle's rear shell opens up, exposing its abdomen for attack. Rush the back of the creature with [[Oatchi]] and a large squad of Pikmin, or if he is not available simply throw them on. Once it shuts its shell, whistle your Pikmin back and repeat the process until the boss is defeated. Using a squad that has [[Rock Pikmin]] and/or [[Purple Pikmin]] is recommended.

== Notes ==

=== Dalmo's Notes ===

{{transcript|Its giant shiny-black carapace is one of the precious stones of the natural world! When it lifts its ebony wings, the briefly visible flesh beneath creates a striking color contrast. This is a living work of art that transcends the imagination.|block=y}}

=== Olimar's Notes ===

{{transcript|Males of this species are known for their hornlike blowholes. When females reach maturity, their blowhole closes and they lose the ability to launch rocks.

The Horned Cannon Beetle can breed with adult Armored Cannon Beetles, but only about half of the eggs will actually hatch. This hybrid species has the potential to seriously pollute the gene pool. Furthermore, it exhibits aggressive territorial behavior, sometimes launching boulders at young Armored Cannon Beetles, which has driven the latter species to the verge of extinction.|block=y}}

=== Louie's Notes ===

{{transcript|Drop into boiling water, and let it cook until the shell turns red. Remove from the pot and peel. Sprinkle the drained meat with rock salt.}}

== Naming ==

|JapR = Futa Kuchi Kabuto

|JapM = Two-Mouth [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_rhinoceros_beetle Rhino Beetle]

|ChiTrad  = 雙口甲蟲

|ChiTradR = Shuāng-Kǒu Jiǎchóng

|ChiTradM = Two-Mouth Beetle

|ChiSimp  = 双口甲虫

|ChiSimpR = Shuāng-Kǒu Jiǎchóng

|ChiSimpM = Two-Mouth Beetle

|Dut  = Gehoornde kanonkever

|DutM = Horned cannon beetle

|Fra  = Scaracanon cornu

|FraM = Horned cannon beetle

|Ger  = Horn-Crustabitze

|GerM = Horn Crustowitzer

|Ita  = Scarabeo grancorno

|ItaM = Great-horn beetle

|Kor  = 두입투구호롱

|KorR = Du-Ip-Tugu-Horong

|KorM = Two-Mouth Helmet Oil Lamp

|Spa  = Escarabajo tirador cornúpeta

|SpaM = Horned cannon beetle

|Por  = Escaracanhão-de-chifre

|PorM = Horned scarannon

<gallery>

Horned Cannon Beetle P4 icon.png|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon of the Horned Cannon Beetle.

Horned-cannon-beetle-piklopedia.png|A close-up of the Horned Cannon Beetle as found on the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].

P4 - Horned Cannon Beetle - CfaK.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle, as seen in [[Cavern for a King]].

P4 - Horned Cannon Beetle - Deceased - CfaK.jpg|A deceased Horned Cannon Beetle.

P4 Horned Cannon Beetle pikpik.jpg|A Horned Cannon Beetle with a [[pikpik carrot]] stuck in its blowhole, exposing its abdomen.

</gallery>

{{Bosses}}

{{p4enemies}}

[[Category:Crushing enemies]]

[[Category:Enemy-harming enemies]]

[[Category:Subterranean Swarm]]

[[Category:Cavern for a King]]