List of characters in Digimon Frontier

This is a list of characters from the Digimon anime series Digimon Frontier.

Susanoomon
Susanoomon is the fusion of all twenty Spirits of the Legendary Warriors. It is the strongest form the DigiDestined can become.

When Koichi Kimura sacrifices himself to save the others from, he gives his Spirits of Darkness to his brother Koji Minamoto. Takuya Kanbara and Koji then bring all twenty Spirits together and become Susanoomon. In this form, they fight against Lucemon Chaos Mode, whose Ultimate Sacrifice they defeat by splitting back into humans and Spirits before the attack can hurt them. Susanoomon proceeds to cleave him with Celestial Blade and scan the light side of his Fractal Code.

Unfortunately, the dark side of his Fractal Code manifests as the enormous, who proceeds to try to enter the human world. Defeated in their lesser forms, the DigiDestined lose hope until the and the  manifest in order to give them strength. Combined, all five of them, Takuya and Koji, along with J.P. Shibayama, Zoe Orimoto, and Tommy Himi, combine to form Susanoomon once more. They are able to penetrate Lucemon's "Gehenna", a dark sphere where hides. In the final battle, Susanoomon manages to shatter the Gehenna and destroy the Lucemon Shadowlord Mode body. Blindsided by Lucemon Larva, however, the Spirits eject the DigiDestined from Susanoomon. They take the sword from the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi and, splitting into the Human forms of the ten Legendary Warriors, destroy Lucemon for good.

In Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time, legendary heroes from across the multiverse are called to aid against. Among those heroes is Takuya, who spirit evolves to. When he needs more power against the and  copies Quartzmon creates,  gives Takuya the rest of the Spirits, which allows him to ancient spirit evolve to Susanoomon. Susanoomon and Takuya then give their power to Tagiru Akashi and so they can retrieve the Brave Snatcher and defeat Quartzmon once and for all.

Susanoomon appears in Digimon Battle Spirit 2 as the ancient spirit evolution for and.

Attacks
 * Celestial Blade (天羽々斬) : Slices and stabs everything in the world with the ZERO-ARMS: Orochi.
 * Heaven's Thunder (八雷神) : Summon eight dragons of lightning to rain down.

Gotsumon
Gotsumon are inhabitants of Gotsumon Village terrorized by. One particular Gotsumon is an admirer of the as well as an archeologist who seeks the three jewels to unlock the B Spirit of Light. attacks him, but he is saved by Koji Minamoto as, who loses the battle. Gotsumon takes Lobomon back to his village to recover, but an argument leads Gotsumon to head out on his own to become a Legendary Warrior. He finds the last jewel needed just as Gigasmon attacks, and he holds Gigasmon off as Koji unlocks the Spirit and becomes. He saves Koji after his rampages nearly sends him off a slip, and the two part on amicable terms.

Gotsumon tries to prevent his home from the but ultimately fails, though the  manage to prevent him from losing his life as well. Gotsumon joins them in defending Seraphimon's Castle, distracting the attacking before  shows up. Feeling useless, he digivolves to Meteormon to join the battle, but it is for naught&mdash; manages to scan the castle. Wounded heavily in the fight, Gotsumon leaves the future in the DigiDestined's hands.

Attacks
 * As Gotsumon
 * Rock Fist (Angry Rock): Summons then hurls a number of heavy rocks from his head.
 * As Meteormon
 * Galactic Flare (Cosmo Flash): Unleashes orbs of energy which defeats his foes instantly.

Pandamon


Pandamon is an inhabitant of Toy Country who remembers its original purpose. When subverted the, he went into hiding underneath Toy Country's castle. When Takuya and Koji attempt to storm the castle to resue Tommy, the ShadowToyAgumon pull the bridge from underneath them. Pandamon saves them from the moat and takes them to a hidden underground route. He explains Toy Country's history, and when the battle is finished and the ShadowToyAgumon, purified, Pandamon thanks the DigiDestined for their help.

Sorcerymon

 * ''Voiced by Kazunari Kojima (Japan) and Dave Wittenberg (US).

Sorcerymon was an advisor to Seraphimon and caretaker of Seraphimon's castle since Seraphimon, Ophanimon, and Cherubimon were settling their order in the Digital World. When Cherubimon went rogue and invaded, Sorcerymon told the other 2 Celestial Digimon at Seraphimon's castle and their armies clashed with Cherubimon's. Some Digi-Years later, the DigiDestined met Sorcerymon and he led them to where Seraphimon was imprisoned. The power of the D-Tectors woke him. After Seraphimon fell to Mercurymon, Sorcerymon led the DigiDestined to a Trailmon and sacrificed his life to prevent Grumblemon, Arbormon and Ranamon from following (his death was not shown). His ghost later returned to protect the DigiDestined and EmperorGreymon from Dynasmon's attack when the Royal Knights invaded the Forest Kingdom looking for the key to Forest Kingdom's Fractal Code, leaving the DigiDestined shocked by both his devotion to his duty, and that he had now saved them twice. After the protection from Dynasmon's attack, Sorcerymon's ghost disappeared. Sorcerymon seems to have been a powerful wizard, though he was in spirit form, he was able to create an energy shield large enough to surround a fortress and powerful enough to prevent the bombardment of two extremely powerful Mega Level Digimon.

Datamon


Datamon is a merchant at the Autumn Leaf Fair. He buys the four D-Tectors that the Toucanmon had stolen from the DigiDestined. Though he appears to want to help Tommy Himi and, it is clear that his motive is simply a desire to make money. At any rate, this Datamon ends up a good guy, for he refuses to help Arbormon after seeing Tommy's bravery and honesty in the camcorder the Toucanmon bought from Datamon. His assistance turns out to be of great importance, as he gives Tommy his Beast Spirit, which is hidden in a game Tommy beats for him. When Korikakumon gets trapped by, Datamon gives Takuya and Koji their D-Tectors so that they can Digivolve to Agunimon and Lobomon to assist Korikakumon. He is also among the Digimon leaving the Autumn Leaf Fair when the Royal Knights target it, but he earlier helps the DigiDestined, Sepikmon and three of the Toucanmon prepare a defense against them.

Sepikmon
An Sepikmon on the Continent of Darkness tried to make friends by attacking Neemon and Bokomon when 3 of the Legendary Warriors were captured by Mercurymon and Ranamon. Agunimon arrived to catch his Spirit Boomerang attack and Sepikmon said he wanted to make friends. Sepikmon used his boomerang to help Agunimon find the others. The same Sepikmon returned to help 4 of the Legendary Warriors, Datamon and 3 Toucanmon build a defense before the Royal Knights invaded the recently-evacuated Autumn Leaf Fair. The Sepikmon that originally lived on the dark continent dances whenever he feels a strong emotion e.g. happiness or to simply express a fact that his friends (Takuya and the gang) are smart. The fact that he dances reflects the significance of dancing within the Native Papa New Guinean culture.

Baromon
A historian of sorts for the Digital World, Baromon approached the DigiDestined after they defeated Cherubimon to warn them of the impending resurrection of Lucemon. His initial methods did not invoke trust from them as he barred their way with his Meteor Dance to make them listen to what he had to say. When they Spirit Evolved to attack him, he revealed his true intent and took them to a tunnel, where the recorded history of the Digital World played out before them. Baromon narrated the spectacle; he revealed Lucemon's involvement in the corruption of Cherubimon and his plan to rebirth himself. When Lucemon’s newest servants, the Royal Knights, attacked, even the most powerful digivolutions of the kids could not defeat them. Baromon stepped forth and called down his Meteor Dance, but the combined power of the Royal Knights easily shattered his attack and destroyed Baromon, who was protecting the children from them.

Angemon


A servant of Ophanimon, Angemon was charged with the task of protecting Katsuharu, Teppei, Chiaki and Teruo when they wanted to remain in the Digital World after the selection of the DigiDestined. When the heroes met him at Steel Town, they were being harassed by Saggitarimon, who was demanding that they hand over their possessions. Angemon revealed his mission to Takuya, Koji, Koichi, Bokomon, Neemon and Patamon: to understand why the four were in the Digital World as he was unable to convince them that it was safer for them to leave. After Angemon and the Legendary Warriors defeated Saggitarimon and his Centarumon buddies, the Royal Knights arrived. Angemon was killed off by Dynasmon, who took his Fractal Code.

Nefertimon


Nefertimon is the Caretaker of Ophanimon's castle. She was scanned by Dynasmon along with the rest of the Digital World.

Bearmon
Bearmon is one of the Beast-type Digimon who live on the Lost Island, where his race constantly war with the Human-type Digimon also living there. His elder brother,, is the general of the Beast army. However, Bearmon hates the fighting, because he is secretly best friends with, one of the Human Digimon.

Koji Minamoto and Zoe Orimoto wind up in the Beast village, where Bearmon takes care of them, telling them about the conflict. When the DigiDestined are reunited, the kids begin to take sides themselves, each having seen the war from one side's point of view. Bearmon and Kotemon reveal their friendship to the kids and, as a "reward" for not fighting amongst each other, take them to a cave they had found bearing the symbol of, the protective spirit of the island. They are found by Grizzlymon and, who begin to fight each other, only to be stopped by and , but Grizzlymon and Dinohyumon force him and Kotemon to stop meeting.

When the war reaches a critical point and a massive battle begins, Bearmon and Kotemon help, and Tommy Himi to reassemble the shattered hieroglyphics in Ornismon's chamber, only to discover that the ancient Digimon was not a protector at all but an evil force – one which is then unleashed by , who fostered the conflict on the island to gather the necessary amount of Fractal Code to revive Ornismon. Kotemon begs for and  to save them, only to be killed by a blast from Ornismon. Bearmon screams his name, and phantasms of two Ancient Warriors appear, using their power to defeat Ornismon once and for all. In the wake of the DigiDestined's departure, Bearmon is reunited with the reborn Kotemon and they make a mural of the DigiDestined on the cave wall.

Bearmon is voiced by Akemi Okamura in Japan and Wendee Lee in the US.

Grizzlymon
Grizzlymon is the second-in-command of the Beast Digimon on the Lost Island and gets his orders from. When fighting with to separate his little brother,, from Dinohyumon's brother, , Takuya Kanbara and Kouji Minamoto intervene as  and. Grizzlymon requests that Koji fight for the Beasts. When J.P. Shibayama and Zoe Orimoto try to convince Grizzlymon and Dinohyumon that Hippogriffomon and are the same being, Grizzlymon ignores them until Hippogriffomon appears, and it turns out that both are the forms for, who needed the energy from the Digimon to revive. The Beast and Human Digimon combine their powers and are able to weaken Ornismon enough for and  to destroy him. After that, Grizzlymon and Dinohyumon apologize and thank the DigiDestined for restoring peace between the Human Digimon and the Beast Digimon.

Grizzlymon is voiced by Kenta Miyake in Japan and Peter Spellos in the US.

Kotemon
Kotemon is one of the Human-type Digimon who live on the Lost Island, where his race constantly war with the Beast-type Digimon also living there. His elder brother is, is the general of the Human army. Kotemon dislikes this, however, because he is best of friends with, a member of the Beast Digimon.

Kotemon greets Takuya Kanbara, J.P. Shibayama, Tommy Himi,, and when they end up on the Lost Island. He then takes them to a neutral point to meet with Bearmon, where they reunite with Koji Minamoto and Zoe Orimoto. Kotemon takes them to a cave they found bearing the symbol of, the protective spirit of the island. They are found by Grizzlymon and, who begin to fight each other, only to be stopped by and , but Grizzlymon and Dinohyumon force him and Bearmon to stop meeting.

When the war reaches a critical point and a massive battle begins, Kotemon and Bearmon help, and Tommy Himi to reassemble the shattered hieroglyphics in Ornismon's chamber, only to discover that the ancient Digimon was not a protector at all but an evil force – one which is then unleashed by , who fostered the conflict on the island to gather the necessary amount of Fractal Code to revive Ornismon. Kotemon begs for and  to save them, only to be killed by a blast from Ornismon. When Ornismon and Murmukusmon are both defeated, Kotemon is reborn, and he and Bearmon make a mural of the DigiDestined on the cave wall.

Kotemon is voiced by Taeko Kawata in Japan and Debi Mae West in the US.

Dinohyumon
Dinohyumon is the second-in-command of the Human-type Digimon on the Lost Island and rival of. He is first encountered by the DigiDestined as he routes a Beast-type Digimon attack on the Human-type settlement in vain. Later, when attempting to drive, a friend of his younger brother , away, he gets into a big fight with Grizzlymon. stops Dinohyumon, who tries to recruit him in preparation for the impending climactic battle. Takuya agrees, as part of the DigiDestined's plan to stop the fight.

When Zoe Orimoto and J.P. Shibayama reveal the connection between the two faction's leaders, Dinohyumon challenges their claim, but Takuya counters by asking him where is, forcing  to transform into Darcmon before Dinohyumon's eyes and revive. Spurred on by Kotemon's sacrifice, Dinohyumon and Grizzlymon join forces and have their armies weaken Ornismon, allowing and  to destroy the demon bird once and for all. With the Lost Island back on the Digital World, Dinohyumon gives his thanks to the DigiDestined and apologizes for his actions.

Dinohyumon is voiced by Yūji Ueda in Japan and Doug Erholtz in the US.

Cerberumon


Cerberumon is one of 's servants, sent to the Flame Terminal to see a Spirit. He ravages the Terminal and attacks Takuya Kanbara, only for the H Spirit of Flame to be revealed. He attempts to take the Spirit for himself, but the Spirit chooses Takuya instead, allowing him to spirit evolve to. After a tough battle, Cerberumon is defeated, his fractal code scanned and purified by Takuya's D-Tector.

Attacks
 * Portals of Darkness (Inferno Gate): Opens a "Hell Gate" engraved in the earth, then casts the opponent through it to the jet-black Dark Area.
 * Emerald Blaze (Hellfire): Spews a green jet of flames.

Mushroomon
Mushroomon are former inhabitants of Breezy Village who have been subverted by. Disgusted by the 's relentless work to save their village, they do nothing but bully them and destroy their achievements. Zoe refuses to stand for this injustice, and this action draws the H Spirit of Wind to her, letting her become. Kazemon is more than a match for the Mushroomon, but they band together to become Woodmon, whom Kazemon needs 's help to defeat. After Lobomon scans Woodmon, he reverts back to the three Mushroomon, who wonder what they have been up to. The Floramon welcome them back into the village, and all is forgiven.

Attacks
 * As Mushroomon
 * Giggle Grenade (Poison S-mush ): Releases tiny mushroom bombs which cause his opponent to laugh uncontrollably.
 * Mushroom Mash (破壊のキノコ爆弾): Throws an explosive mushroom.
 * As Woodmon
 * Branch Bash (Branch Drain): Stretches out his branches to pierce the enemy and drain its energy.

ShadowToyAgumon
ShadowToyAgumon are ToyAgumon and inhabitants of Toy Country who have been turned evil by. They initially worked together to play with children, but Cherubimon's influence led to them turning evil. They desire to go to the Human World to take revenge on children for discarding them. When the DigiDestined appear in Toy Country, the ShadowToyAgumon watch and wait in the background, eventually turning evil to kidnap Tommy. They guard Toy Country's castle as a group, able to merge together into different forms such as tanks and mecha, but they prove to be no match for and. The Legendary Warriors purify them back into regular ToyAgumon, and one of the ToyAgumon pilots a plane to take them close to the Forest Terminal.

Attacks
 * As ShadowToyAgumon
 * Plastic Blaze (Toy Flame): Spits a plastic blaze.

Snimon


Snimon is the boss of the Wind Factory. He orders the Goblimon to capture the capable of producing electricity for his own use. Snimon then sets them to work as slaves, harvesting that power for himself. When the intervene, disabling his Goblimon guards, he himself takes the floor and starts making inroads against the rebellion. J.P., who was assigned to aiding the Kokuwamon flee, finds his courage and comes to battle, discovering the H Spirit of Thunder and the ability to become. After a fierce battle, Snimon is defeated and the Kokuwamon, freed. The remnants of his operation scatter to the winds.

Attacks
 * Twin Sickles (Shadow Sickle): Launches two pink crescent beams from his sickles.
 * Ultimate Twin Sickles: A more powerful version of Twin Sickles with four pink crescent beams.


 * Subordinates
 * Goblimon: Snimon's main forces, capable of throwing fire with "Goblin Strike" (Goburi Strike).
 * Minomon: Snimon's spy and information network.

IceDevimon

 * ''Voiced by Norio Wakamoto (Japan) and Dave Wittenberg (US: in the style of Christopher Walken).

An IceDevimon was a mass murderer in the Digital World, infamous for destroying villages (Gekomon and Deramon were seen running from him) to absorb the Fractal Code of the Digimon (Vegiemon and Gesomon were seen as two of his victims) who resided there. It took an entire army to capture him (the only Digimon seen were ExVeemon, Aquilamon, Kabuterimon and Starmon; everyone else was offscreen) and seal him under Cherubimon's Castle as not even Cherubimon himself could destroy this psycho (this is unusual, as IceDevimon is a Champion and Cherubimon is a Mega. However this can be attributed to IceDevimon's enormous gain in power from all the data he absorbed.).

During Cherubimon's evil reign, IceDevimon fed on the failed candidates for the Spirits of Darkness. Once the castle was destroyed, IceDevimon was freed to resume his love for killing things, starting with the DigiDestined out of seeing how human data 'tasted'. He froze Takuya and Koji's D-Tectors so that he can have them first and cause some difficulties to the others. He was finally defeated by JagerLoewemon and purified by Loewemon after Zephyrmon, Korikakumon, and MetalKabuterimon combined their attacks to crack him.

Ornismon
Ornismon is an ancient Digimon who was sealed away by and  in ancient times when he terrorized the Digital World. When the villainous hears of him, he plans on reviving him to get revenge on the ones who banished him to the Lost Island. To do so, Murmukusmon unleashs a war between the Human and Beast Digimon on the island to get the Fractal Code needed to revive Ornismon. Although the DigiDestined find out his plans, it is too late, and Murmukusmon is able to revive Ornismon. The two then go on a killing spree on the Lost Island, but the DigiDestined as well as the tanks of both factions are able to cause some damage to the powerful Digimon. Kotemon's prayers finally allow AncientGreymon and AncientGarurumon to appear, and they destroy Ornismon, this time for good.

Pagumon
Pagumon are residents of the Flame Terminal. When J.P. Shibayama and Tommy Himi attempt to find a way back to the Human World, J.P. bribes a Pagumon with chocolate for help. The Pagumon directs them toward a Trailmon (Angler) who refuses to help them, and then a group of Pagumon proceeds to harass them for more chocolate. The two are eventually driven to the underground labyrinth, where Koji Minamoto fends them off. One of the Pagumon, however, is angered enough to digivolve to Raremon, which requires Takuya's intervention as. His evolution gives out, however, and Koji discovers the H Spirit of Light, which he uses to become and handily defeat Raremon, scanning its fractal code.

When the receive word that the Flame Terminal is under attack by, they rush back to defend it. Pagumon are among the few remaining residents, and one Pagumon is the most vocal in its disappointment in the DigiDestined's inability to protect the Digital World. When the DigiDestined show their resolve, the Pagumon regain their motivation and faith, aiding in the battle against SkullSatamon. Even when comes at the last moment to scan the Flame Terminal, the Pagumon continue to place their hopes in the DigiDestined.

Attacks
 * Acid Sludge (ヘドロ): Spits gas or acid from its mouth that corrodes away anything it touches.

Candlemon
Candlemon, led by the Candlemon Elder, are residents of the Candlemon Village in the valley. Heading toward the Forest Terminal, the stumble across the village because the bridge crossing the valley is out. The Candlemon attack them for trespassing, accusing them of trying to steal their artifact, but reveals that Takuya holds the H Spirit of Flame. Drunk on their power, however, the Candlemon Elder tricks DigiDestined with sleep clover, and they are forced to flee. Amid their attacks, Takuya spirit evolves to to buy them some time, but Tommy refuses to be weak. His courage brings him the H Spirit of Ice, which lets him become. A Candlemon steps up his game by digivolving to Wizardmon, but Kumamon sees through his illusions and allows Agunimon to win. Afterward, the Elder apologizes to the DigiDestined, as the battle was a test to see if they truly wielded the Spirits. Wizardmon was protecting the bridge's fractal code, and his defeat allows Takuya to restore the bridge for crossing.

Attacks
 * As Candlemon
 * Lava Loogie (Bonfire): Fires a small flame from his DigiCore fire energy that explode if hits.
 * Paraffin Paralyzer (Melt Wax): Fires multiple globs of hot wax to paralyze opponent.
 * As Wizardmon
 * Electro Squall (Thunder Cloud): Unleashes an intense lightning strike.
 * Magical Game (Magic Game): Demonstrates the breadth of his magical knowledge, from offensive abilities and memory alteration to invisibility and illusions.

Floramon


Floramon are inhabitants of Breezy Village. Their fondest wish is for their village to grow happy and prosperous with visitors who enjoy the breeze. Unfortunately, they are being harassed by a trio of who destroy their hard work and prevent them from completing anything. deduces that twisted their hearts, and Zoe cannot stand for this injustice. With the help of and, the Mushroomon are purified, and the Floramon and Mushroomon are free to live in their village as they wish.

Kokuwamon
Kokuwamon are residents of the forest near the Wind Factory who have been enslaved by for their ability to generate electricity. They are forced to work in the factory generating wind, and they live in a rundown conditions. The refuse to stand for this, and the battle-capable group leads a rebellion while J.P. leads those unable to fight away. Their rebellion is eventually successful due to J.P. discovering the H Spirit of Thunder and the ability to become, and the Factory is destroyed, with the Kokuwamon free to return to their home and its overseers scattered to the winds.

Attacks
 * Power Surge (Scissor Arms Mini): Discharges electricity from the pincers on both of its arms and cuts through solid objects.

KaratsukiNumemon
KaratsukiNumemon are residents of the KaratsukiNumemon Mountain. Their daughters have been captured by, and they seek help. The, thus far unable to find food, agree to help them in exchange for a meal and a place to stay. When they reveal they are the Legendary Warriors, however, the KaratsukiNumeon hold them hostage in order to force Grumblemon to release his own hostages. Grumblemon, however, is under 's employ and could care less what happens. The KaratsukiNumemon free the DigiDestined and battle ensues, only Grumblemon proceeds to plow through them when he reveals his Beast Spirit form,. With his victory, Grumblemon scans the mountain and leaves scatters all on it.

Monzaemon
Monzaemon is an eager but lonely resident of Toy Country. When he first meets the, he wants to play with them but is rebuffed due to his overenthusiam. The contract him to take care of the children, but Monzaemon refuses, forcing them to turn him into the evil WaruMonzaemon. WaruMonzaemon kidnaps Tommy and takes him to the castle, but Tommy's innocent and trusting nature wins WaruMonzaemon over. By the time Takuya and Koji finish their rescue attempt, Tommy's pure heart already reverted WaruMonzaemon back to his kind Monzaemon self, and the two are playing video games together, safe and sound.

Attacks
 * As WaruMonzaemon
 * Heartbreak Attack: Gives everything a dark mood and depresses them, making the opponent's feeling become dark and sorrowful so that they completely lose their fighting spirit.

Togemon


Togemon is the teacher for the Digimon School where young Digimon learn the necessary skills for society. Her students are all Fresh and In-Training Digimon. When Zoe, J.P.,, and wash up nearby, Togemon saves them and have them guest lecture for the day. The DigiDestined bond with her students, but discover that is ostracized for his ability to digivolve. As they speak, however, heavy rains threaten to flood the school, and so Zoe and J.P. work to create a safe spot for the school and its students. During the flood, however, Kapurimon falls out, and Tsunomon digivolves to Gabumon to save him. In thanks for saving their school, the children build the DigiDestined a raft that can sail across the plains, with which they continue their journey to the Forest Terminal.

Attacks
 * Togemon Jab (Togemon Punch): Closes in at the speed of light to jab the enemy multiple times.

Her students are: Jyarimon, YukimiBotamon, Zerimon, Conomon, Yaamon, Nyaromon, Kapurimon, and .

Tsunomon
Tsunomon is one of the students at 's Digimon School. At some point in the past, he gained the ability to digivolve to Gabumon, but the students begin to fear him. Because of his fellow students' ostracization, Tsunomon lashes out against everyone. His pain resonates with Zoe, who had much of the same problems due to her foreign background. Tsunomon slowly begins to trust the DigiDestined. When a flash flood threatens the school, J.P. and Zoe work to save it, but Kapurimon gets knocked into the water. Tsunomon takes strength from the fact that J.P. was initially scared by the lightning but now works fearlessly to protect them. He digivolves to Gabumon and saves Kapurimon. In the aftermath, Tsunomon is now accepted by this peers.

Attacks
 * As Gabumon
 * Blue Blaster (Petit Fire): Releases a stream of blue ice-like flames from its mouth.