bitterling

Bitterlings hide their eggs inside large bivalves—like clams—where the young can stay safe until grown. The bitterling isn't being sneaky. No, their young help keep the bivalve healthy by eating invading parasites! It's a wonderful bit of evolutionary deal making, don't you think? Each one keeping the other safe... Though eating parasites does not sound like a happy childhood... Is that why the fish is so bitter?

Months (north)

Jan - MarNov - Dec

Hours

All day

Where

River

Shadow

X-Small

Sells for

900bells

Months (south)

May - Sep

Spawn rate

12–17

Catchphrase

I caught a bitterling! It's mad at me, but only a little.