Squizzard

Squizzard is a boss in Super Mario Galaxy 2, who is fought in the Slipsand Galaxy. It seemed to live in a sinkhole and never left it.

Appearance
Squizzard looks like a creature with small arms with a two-toothed beak which resembles the one of a Koopa Troopa. It has round eyes with brown eyebrows and a Mohawk-like rock attached on its head. Its arms has thick wrists and slightly smaller hands, with three fingers on each hand and, on each finger, brown, sharp nails.

Strategy
Squizzard mainly attacks by throwing spherical projectiles at Mario. When Mario first lands on the planet the battle will not start until Mario grabs a Fire Flower. Once Mario does this Squizzard will begin to throw rocks at Mario. After several rocks have been thrown, it will open his mouth. To damage it, Mario must first toss a fireball in its mouth, stunning it. Mario must then toss four more fireballs into its mouth to damage it once. After the first hit, Squizzard will start to throw spiky spheres at Mario for a while. He may occasionally toss yellow spiky spheres that will release a Coin when it hits the ground. Mario can take advantage of this to recover any injuries he may have received. Mario will need to repeat his previous tactics to damage the sandy monster. Once hit again, Squizzard will create cannons that fire the same spiky spheres and occasionally yellow spiky spheres. Squizzard will once again change tactics - he will toss two large bombs at the plumber. Mario will need to dodge until he opens he opens his mouth; which he does after he tosses his bombs. Mario will repeat his fireball technique one more time and Squizzard will be defeated.

Trivia

 * Squizzard has similar tactics and a similar arena to SandWorm of Wario World.