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Bitterling
Bitterling
Information
Scientific NameAcheilognathus melanogaster
Time of YearNovember to February
Time of DayAll day
LocationRiver
Size4.3 in
Shadow SizeTiny
RarityCommon
Selling Price900
Species Number#1

The Bitterling is an fish that can be found in the ponds. It appears from November to February. It will appear all day. When selling it to Re-Tail, the player will earn 900 Bells.

Location[]

The Bitterling is found in the ponds.

The Museum[]

The Bitterling can be donated to the museum. Upon doing so, the following text is given by Blathers:

"These fish are so small, they can fit their entire body in the palm of your hand. During mating season, the male's belly turns a light orange in order to properly attract a mate. They live in rivers and lakes and deposit eggs in large bivalves where the eggs hatch and live for a while."

Quote[]

Upon catching the fish, the player will say the following:

"I caught a bitterling! What's it so bitter about?"