Antlion (creature)

The Antlion is a recurring monster in the Final Fantasy series.

Final Fantasy II
The Antlion is a regular enemy in this game.

Final Fantasy IV
The Antlion dwells within the Antlion's Cave. The secretion it produces can become a Sand Ruby. Cecil, Edward, and Rydia have to go to the cave to obtain a Sand Ruby. They reach the Antlion's nest, seemingly without any trouble, because the Antlion is usually docile and doesn't attack people. However, it attacks the party, and they have to fight it.

Final Fantasy V
While riding Boko in the merged world, Bartz and Krile fall into an Antlion (also known as Antolyon) pit. After defeating it, Faris helps them climb out.

Final Fantasy IX
The Antlion is a boss in this game. It lives in a sand vortex near Cleyra and lures its prey into its grip with ease. It captures Prince Puck when the Alexandrian army attacks Cleyra. Antlions are also fought later in the game if the party attempts to enter the Desert Palace through the wrong sand pits.

Final Fantasy XI
Antlions is a family of creatures of the insect order that are found in some zones that were added by the expansion Chains of Promathia. Generally Antlions are not agressive. There are also jugs that can be used by Beastmasters that summon Antlions as pets.

Final Fantasy XII
The Antlion is a mark in the Lhusu Mines. It made its den deep in the mines, where some local children had gotten lost. Additionally, after the battle with Air Cutter Remora, "Tonberry" communicates with "Antlion," who instructs him to withdraw.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Antlions and the stronger Jawbreaker are regular enemies.