Ribbon eel
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Name: Rhinocerosmuraena quaesita (ribbon eel) Family: Muraenidae (morays) | ||||||
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Names in other languages
ハナヒゲウツボ 五彩鳗 五彩鰻 리본장어 Murène ruban bleue Murène ruban bleue Anguila de listón azul Anguila de listón azul Murena a nastro Носатая мурена Nasenmuräne Lintmurene |
The Ribbon Eel[nb 1] is a sea fish that first appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. In New Leaf it appears only in the sea surrounding Tortimer Island, while in New Horizons it appears anywhere in the sea. It has a thin shadow size and can be sold for 600 Bells.
Catch details
In New Leaf
Time of year | All year |
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Time of day | All day |
Peak times | N/A |
Location | Tortimer Island |
Shadow size | Thin |
Fish size | 120 cm |
Selling price | 600 Bells |
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In Pocket Camp
In New Horizons
Time of year | North: Jun – Oct South: Dec – Apr |
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Time of day | All day |
Location | Sea |
Shadow size | Long |
Spawn requirement | Appears from the start of the game |
Selling prices | Nook's Cranny: 600 Bells C.J.: 900 Bells |
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Donating to the museum
In New Leaf
After donating a ribbon eel to Blathers, it will appear in the section for fish and sea creatures, specifically in the top-right most tank in the north-western room.
The exhibit has this to say about the Ribbon Eel:
"Ribbon eels have long, ribbonlike bodies and look as if they have flowers sprouting from their noses. They get their name from their bright, vivid color, in addition to the length of their skinny bodies. Ribbon eels hatch sexless before first becoming males, then females as they age. Their tendency to stick their heads out from holes in the sand and open their mouths is not a sign of anger. In actuality, they're merely taking a breath. Oddly, they're surprisingly peaceful creatures, despite the look."
In New Horizons
Blathers will say the following once you give the ribbon eel to him:
"The ribbon eel is related to the moray eel, though its bright coloration distinguishes it. It also has an unusual plant-like appendage at the tip of its nose that flutters as the creature moves. I like to think of it as having an extremely friendly nose that waves a greeting to those nearby!"
The ribbon eel can be found in the coral reef tank.
In the Fishing Tourney
When given a Ribbon eel in the fishing tourney, Chip will say:
"I hear ribbon eel makes for some really great tempura! Ever try that? I mean, I'm just gonna eat this guy as is. Patience? What's that? YUM!"
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Real-world information
The ribbon eel, also known as a Bernis eel, has a life-span of up to twenty years, although they almost always die within a month of captivity. Ribbon eels often are within rocks or other enclosing structures and breathe with their mouths open, often giving off an angry or aggressive appearance.
Names in other languages
ハナヒゲウツボ hanahigeutsubō |
"Flower-bearded moray" | |
리본장어 ribonjang-eo |
Ribbon eel | |
五彩鳗 wǔcǎimàn |
Rainbow eel | |
五彩鰻 Unknown |
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Носатая мурена Nosataya murena |
Big-nosed moray | |
Lintmurene | Ribbon eel | |
Nasenmuräne | "Nose moray eel" | |
Anguila listón azul | "Blue ribbon eel" | |
Murène ruban bleue | "Blue ribbon eel" | |
Murena a nastro | "Nose moray" |
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