Barred knifejaw

The Barred Knifejaw (イシダイ, Ishidai) is a type of saltwater fish in the introduced in.

Donation to the museum
As with all fish caught in the, the barred knifejaw can be donated to the museum in each game by talking to Blathers, who will also give some information on it.

In
Blathers will give this speech upon donation:
 * "Hoo! Indeed, WOO hoo! A barred knifejaw, I believe. Hoo! Hoo, I say!  Just look at this magnificent creature!  Truly, a king among edible aquatic beasts of the world! Tuna, scallops, oysters, lobsters, salmon, halibut, crabs, barnacles... Well, maybe not barnacles... One would have to be in dire straits indeed to consume a few of those jagged beasties!

"Now then, what say we set this chap up in his new home, eh wot?"

In
When the player donates this fish, Blathers will say this:
 * ", the very fact that you caught this tells me that you are quite a fisher! Oh, a recipe for Barred Knifejaw? I'd recommend putting it in a broth. Grilling makes the flesh rather tough, eh wot?"

In
When the player donates the barred knifejaw, Blathers will say this:
 * "Hootie hoo, look at you! You've hauled in a star catch this time! Indeed, simply marvelous work! The Barred Knifejaw is a clever fish that, it's said, requires some rather fancy fishing to catch. Their monotone color scheme certainly paints them as smart, sensible fish in my eyes, eh wot?"

In
An information board in the aquarium will display this description of the barred knifejaw after donation:
 * "Barred knifejaws stand out thanks to the seven stripes adorning their white bodies. Their natural curiosity and strong pull make them a popular target of anglers, but they're no easy catch. They have strong teeth that allow them to make short work of sea creatures with tough shells. This means that both urchins and mollusks need to be careful, lest they become meals for these fish."

In

 * "The barred knifejaw, also called the striped beakfish, is a lovely fish with a distinctive striped pattern. It is reportedly also a very curious fish in that it has been known to approach swimmers to "greet" them. They also tend to be good at avoiding fishing hooks, so well done on outwitting this one!

Harvest Festival
In, the Barred Knifejaw is used for the Barred Knifejaw Sauté recipe for the Harvest Festival.

Further information
The striped beakfish, also known as the barred knifejaw, is a tropical fish, generally found in coral reefs and around Japan. It has been seen in Hawaii, but only once. It normally eats invertebrates.