Kihunter

Template:Enemy-infobox Ki-Hunters (Keyhunters in Super Metroid) are insect-like allies of the Space Pirate introduced in Super Metroid that helped to rebuild Zebes after it was devastated by Samus.

Super Metroid

Samus commonly encounters Ki-Hunters in various parts on Zebes, being absent only in Tourian and Maridia. They will attack Samus by diving towards her then slashing, if Samus destroys the wings of a Ki-Hunter it will spit acid at her.

Metroid: Other M

Ki-Hunters have been seen in the previews for Metroid: Other M indicating that they will most likely be featured.

Metroid Fusion

After Adam speaks to Samus about the Etecoons and Dachoras taking refuge in her ship, X imitating Ki-Hunters start to appear on the B.S.L Research Station. The first Ki-Hunters she encounters are wingless and will shoot acid at her, the Ki-Hunters with wings attack Samus with their powerful stinger that inflicts a high amount of damage if Samus does not have the Gravity Suit.

Manual

Super Metroid

These creatures are pirates from another galactic system who helped rebuild Zebes. When they lose their wings, they spit powerful acid.