Ribbon eel
- "I caught a ribbon eel! Can it tie itself into a bow?" —New Horizons
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| Name: Rhinomuraena quaesita (ribbon eel) Family: Muraenidae (morays) | ||||||
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Names in other languages
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Unknown Murène ruban bleue Anguila listón azul Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown Murène ruban bleue Anguila listón azul Nasenmuräne Unknown | ||||||
The Ribbon Eel (ハナヒゲウツボ, Hanahigeutsubo) is an ocean fish that debuted in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. In New Leaf, it appears only in the ocean surrounding Tortimer Island. It has a thin shadow size and can be sold for 600 Bells.
Catch details
In New Leaf
"I caught a ribbon eel! Good for tying on to presents!"
| Time of year | Unknown |
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| Time of day | All Year: All Day |
| Peak times | - |
| Location | [[Tortimer Island]] |
| Shadow size | Thin |
| Fish size | 120cm |
| Selling price |  600 Bells
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In Pocket Camp
Friendship Points
In New Horizons
"I caught a ribbon eel! Can it tie itself into a bow?"
| 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 | Unknown |
| Selling prices |  Nook's Cranny: 600 Bells C.J.: 900 Bells
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Donating to the Museum
Donating 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."
Donating 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!"
Further 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
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ハナヒゲウツボ hanahigeutsubō |
"Flower-bearded moray" |
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리본장어 ribonjang-eo |
Ribbon eel |
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五彩鳗 wǔcǎimàn |
Rainbow eel |
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五彩鰻 Unknown |
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Носатая мурена Nosataya murena |
Big-nosed moray |
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Lintmurene | Ribbon eel |
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Nasenmuräne | "Nose moray eel" |
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Anguila listón azul | "Blue ribbon eel" |
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Murène ruban bleue | "Blue ribbon eel" |
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Murena a nastro | "Nose moray" |
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