Chikunto

Chikunto are a variety of ant capable of protruding spikes from their bodies, appearing in the Macro Zone's first stage in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. If Mario jumps on them when their spikes are out, he will take damage.

Usually, they will walk with their spikes retracted, and then stop to stick out their spikes as Mario approaches. Mario must wait before they retract their spikes again before he can jump on them. They can be defeated by a fireball, regardless of whether or not their spikes are protruding.

Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten
''' チクント 　クリープ族 　勤勉、忠誠心が強い ゲーム　ランド2 ''' 背中のトゲに要注意！  ランド2に出てくる、アリの化物. ふだんは、踏みつけて倒すことができる. しかし、背中仲からトゲが出ているときに踏みつけると、こちらがダメージを受けてしまう.

 Chikunto  Tribe: Creep clan Disposition: Hardworking, loyal Game appearances: Land 2 ' Watch out for the spikes on his back! ''An ant monster that appears in Land 2. Normally, you can defeat them by stomping on them. However, if you step on them when they have spines protruding from their backs, you will take damage.''