Subterror

Subterror is the mini-boss of the Moonlit Grotto in.

Strategy
Subterror propels itself under the soil of its lair with its strong forearms and drill-like nose. When Link gets within range of the mole, it will fling its nose out of the sand, attempting to spear the young hero to death. To defeat it, Link must dig it out of the sand with the Shovel and strike it with his sword.

Trivia

 * "Subterror" a portmanteu of "subterranean," referring to its underground habitat, and "terror."