Ribbon Eel

Ribbon eel
Ribbon eel
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Real-world info
	Name: Rhinocerosmuraena quaesita; (ribbon eel); Family: Muraenidae (morays)
Main appearances
	DnM AC e+ WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
	Film HHD aF PC
	Name 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

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(64) Moray Eel

New Horizons fish

Tuna (66)

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New Horizons fish
← (64) Moray Eel	→ Tuna (66)

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[edit]

In New Leaf[edit]

#60

"I caught a ribbon eel! Good for tying on to presents!"

Time of year	All year
Time of day	All day
Peak times	N/A
Location	Tortimer Island
Shadow size	Long
Fish size	120 cm
Selling price	600 Bells
Furniture size

In Pocket Camp[edit]

#114

Event availability	None
Location	Saltwater Shores
Shadow size	Long
Fish size
Rarity	★★
Catch rate	3.4692%
Selling price	500 Bells
Request reward	1,500 Bells, 3 Friendship Points Fortune Cookie (20%), Bronze Treats (30%)

In New Horizons[edit]

#65

"I caught a ribbon eel! Can it tie itself into a bow?"

Time of year	North: Jun – Oct South: Dec – Apr
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
Furniture size

Donating to the museum[edit]

In New Leaf[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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!"

Gallery[edit]

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Real-world information[edit]

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[edit]

	ハナヒゲウツボ hanahigeutsubō	"Flower-bearded moray"

	리본장어 ribonjang-eo	Ribbon eel

	五彩鳗 / 五彩鰻 wǔcǎimàn	Rainbow eel

	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"