Barred Knifejaw
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| Name: Oplegnathus fasciatus (barred knifejaw) Family: Oplegnathidae (knifejaws) | ||||||
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The Barred Knifejaw (イシダイ, Ishidai) is a saltwater fish in the Animal Crossing series introduced in Animal Crossing.
In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the Barred Knifejaw is used for the Barred Knifejaw Sauté recipe for the Harvest Festival.
Catch details[edit]
In Animal Crossing[edit]
In Wild World[edit]
"I caught a barred knifejaw! With that jaw, it SHOULD be barred!"
| Description | Tough to catch. |
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| Times | March - November: All Day |
| Peak Times | - |
| Location | Sea |
| Shadow Size | Medium |
| Fish Size | 60 cm |
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| Selling Prices |  5,000 Bells
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In City Folk[edit]
"I caught a barred knifejaw! Did you do something bad?"
| Description | Curious and not easily startled, these fish have seven white stripes. |
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| Times | March - November: All Day |
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| Location | Sea |
| Shadow Size | Medium |
| Fish Size | About 24 inches (50 cm) |
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| Selling Prices | 5,000 Bells
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In New Leaf[edit]
"I caught a barred knifejaw! I'll have to use it to cut veggies!"
| Times | March - November: All Day |
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| Peak Times | - |
| Location | Sea (including Tortimer Island) |
| Shadow Size | Medium |
| Fish Size | 60cm |
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| Selling Price | 5,000 Bells |
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In Pocket Camp[edit]
Friendship Points
In New Horizons[edit]
In New Horizons, a Barred Knifejaw is the secret ingredient in the fish meunière dish on Turkey Day.
"I caught a barred knifejaw! They must have a hard time eating!"
| Time of Year | North: Mar – Nov South: Sep – May |
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| Time of Day | All day |
| Location | Sea |
| Shadow Size | Medium |
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| Total Catch | 20 |
| Selling Prices |  Nook's Cranny: 5000 Bells C.J.: 7500 Bells
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Donation to the museum[edit]
As with all fish caught in the Animal Crossing series, 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 Animal Crossing[edit]
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 Wild World[edit]
When the player donates this fish, Blathers will say this:
- "<Player>, 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 City Folk[edit]
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 New Leaf[edit]
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 New Horizons[edit]
- "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!
Gallery[edit]
Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing: Wild World
Animal Crossing: City Folk
Animal Crossing: City Folk
(data-rendered model)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
(data-rendered model)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Real-world information[edit]
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.
Names in other languages[edit]
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イシダイ ishidai |
Barred knifejaw |
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돌돔 doldom |
Barred knifejaw |
 
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条石鲷 / 條石鯛 tiáoshí diāo |
Barred knifejaw |
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Полосатый оплегнат Polosatyy oplegnat |
Striped beakfish |
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Kraaibek | Knifejaw |
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Schnabelbarsch | Knifejaw (lit. "Beak Bass") |
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Dorada japonesa | Japanese bream |
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Scarus | Parrotfish. Likely a mistranslation |
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Ishidai | Transliteration of Japanese name |
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