Squiddicus

Squiddicus is a large octopus enemy that appears in and . It has a light-orange body with darker-orange wave patterns over its head. It also has spikes along its tentacles, making them dangerous to touch. It also boasts a considerable amount of strength, as it is shown tearing a pirate ship in two in Donkey Kong Country Returns.
==History==
===Donkey Kong Country Returns===
Squiddicus makes its debut in Donkey Kong Country Returns, where it is the main obstacle of Stormy Shore, a level in the Beach. For the majority of the level, it will pursue Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, mostly staying in the background. Throughout the level, Squiddicus' tentacles can appear along the level, and the Kongs must avoid them by any means necessary. Squiddicus may also destroy platforms if the Kongs do not cross them in time. At the end of the level, the Kongs must use a Barrel Cannon to blast to the Slot Machine Barrel; if this isn't done fast enough, Squiddicus will destroy it with its tentacle, resulting in them losing a life.
===Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze===
Squiddicus returns in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, although it is considerably larger in this game. This time, it is encountered in the level Irate Eight, a level in Sea Breeze Cove. Once again, Squiddicus will use its tentacles to attack the Kongs, which must be avoided. In certain sections of the level, it will also float upwards as it creates ink, which the Kongs must keep up with to avoid being trapped in it, resulting in a life loss. At the end of the level, the Kongs can blast between two Barrel Cannons in order to destroy chains holding up bombs. Once the bombs fall, they will damage Squiddicus, and it will be defeated, releasing the Slot Machine Barrel.
==Appearances==
==Gallery==
Squiddicus Concept Art.png|Concept artwork of Squiddicus from Donkey Kong Country Returns