Flotsam

Flotsam are stingray enemies that are usually found in the aquatic levels of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Flotsam mainly live in the waters of Crocodile Isle, particularly the "sunken ship" levels. In fact, the word "flotsam", means leftovers from a shipwreck. A boss named Wild Sting that looks like a Flotsam appears as the first boss in Donkey Kong Land, lives on DK Island.

Donkey Kong Land
Flotsam made its first appearance as the first boss of Donkey Kong Land, at the end of Gangplank Galleon Ahoy! Unlike the aquatic Flotsam, this one appears to be able to move and fight above water. He's defeated like any other boss too: jumping on top of it several times. It is not confirmed if this is directly a boss version of Flotsam or inspiration for the enemy in Donkey Kong Country 2.

Donkey Kong Country 2
Flotsams came in two colors: blue and green. Blue Flotsam swim in one direction, while the green Flotsam can change their direction, usually when they reach a wall. Flotsam were common water enemies, practically every water level had them. Like most water enemies, they do not go directly after the Kongs, merely swim casually, but contact will injure a Kong or Enguarde. They bear the usual aquatic foe's weakness: Enguarde's ever reliable bill.

Donkey Kong Land 2
The Flotsam return, as with most aquatic enemies in Donkey Kong Country 2's follow-up, Donkey Kong Land 2. Flotsam remain relatively unchanged, with no major differences in appearance or attack style.