Gurglers

Gurglers are a fictional species that appear in the video game "Half-Life 2". They are small, amphibian-like creatures that inhabit the waterlogged areas of City 17 and its surrounding environments. Gurglers are characterized by their pale, translucent skin, large, bulbous eyes, and the distinctive gurgling sound they emit. They are typically found in groups, often lurking beneath the surface of water, only emerging to attack.

In the game, Gurglers serve as an environmental hazard and a minor threat to the player character, Gordon Freeman. They attack by leaping out of the water and attempting to bite their target. While individually weak, their ability to swarm and their surprise element can make them dangerous, especially when encountered in large numbers or when the player is low on health. They are not particularly intelligent and can be easily dispatched with firearms or melee attacks. Their primary role is to add to the atmosphere of the decaying, water-damaged environments of "Half-Life 2" and to provide a consistent, albeit low-level, challenge for the player. Their appearance and behavior are designed to be unsettling, contributing to the overall tone of the game.