Cannon Cotta

"This is what happens when you're a Cotta and you mouth off to Claycia. She turns you into a cannon! Some folks think that's pretty mean of her. But that certainly is a fine-looking cannon, don't you think?"

- Figurine description

Cannon Cotta is a enemy in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. He is a Cotta turned into a cannon by Claycia that is similar to Shotzo, but can be defeated.

Physical Appearance
Cannon Cotta looks like a cannon with brown eyes, a red line surrounding his body, another red line surrounding his eyes, a red base, and a white mouth.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Cannon Cotta's only date in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. He first appears in the level Up the Big Ol' Tree of Green Valley. He shoots cannon balls at Kirby like Shotzo, but unlike Shotzo, he is able to be defeated.

Etymology
Cannon Cotta's name is derived from the word 'cannon', a piece of artillery that uses gunpowder or other usually explosive-based propellants to launch a projectile, and 'cotta' is derived from terracotta, which is a type of earthenware used for modeling and decorative purposes.