Fumbleye

FumbleyesMetroid: Other M Premiere Edition are a species featured in Metroid: Other M.
==Description==
Fumbleyes are rare, immobile organisms that consist of a snaking worm-like body with a lure reminiscent of an anglerfish, connected to the ceiling by a barnacle-like base, which has a large, cat-like eye with orange growths above it. They are encountered in various areas throughout the Cryosphere, such as the Sector Generator Room. The first time Samus enters the water-filled room with the game's first Fumbleye, it will not attack and merely observe her instead. However, upon returning later on, it will act hostile.
Fumbleyes are initially invulnerable to all of Samus's weapons, appearing to possess an energy shield. Once she has obtained more upgrades like the Wave Beam, Super Missile, Screw Attack, or Power Bomb, Fumbleyes can easily be killed as these weapons are strong enough to penetrate and/or destroy their barrier. If Samus gets close, it will grab her with its tentacle and drain her energy, though she can escape with a Counter Attack. If Samus does nothing, however, it will eventually stop and instead throw her straight down into the floor.
==Official data==
===Nintendo Official Guidebook for Metroid Other M===
"Fumbleyes will firmly grasp Samus with their tentacles and toss her if she gets too close. All weapons acquired after and including the Wave Beam, such as the Super Missile, Screw Attack, and Power Bomb are effective counters."
===Metroid: Other M Premiere Edition===
;Mini-Bosses (pg. 16)
:Fumbleye
:"The Fumbleye is the only enemy to use a protective shield. The shield deflects normal projectiles with ease, making the Fumbleye nearly impossible to hit. The only way to destroy the creature is to acquire the Wave Beam. With the Wave Beam's ability to permeate surfaces, every shot fired at the Fumbleye will penetrate the protective shield. If you encounter the monster without the Wave Beam, pass it by. Otherwise, use Charge Beam blasts (with the Wave Beam enhancement) to destroy this tough foe."
==Trivia==
*A Fumbleye's characteristic eye is shared by a variety of organisms, including Phantoon (which also appears in Other M). Whether this suggests a relation or not is unknown.
*An organism resembling the Fumbleye appears on the Planet Zebes: Brinstar stage in the Super Smash Bros. series. Like the Fumbleye, it has a "tail" and is attached to the ceiling. However, it does not appear to have an eye and lacks many of the Fumbleye's features.
*The name of this creature is likely the portmanteau of the words "fumble" and "eye."
*The Fumbleye is officially classified as a mini-boss by Metroid: Other M Premiere Edition. However, unlike other mini-bosses in the same game, it does not have any battle music.
==Gallery==
Fumbleye snapshot.png|A Fumbleye ensnares Samus
Water_room_bridge_Cryosphere_HD.jpg|A large water filled room in the Cryosphere containing a Fumbleye.
Fumbleye.jpg|Gallery Mode
Enemies_3.jpg|Page 159 of the Guidebook.
==References==
Category:Species
Category:BOTTLE SHIP
Category:Cryosphere
Category:Arctic Creatures
Category:Bosses