Bitterling

The Bitterling is a relatively common fish found in all series of Animal Crossing. It can be found in the river all day during the months of November to February. It sells for a reasonable 900 Bells at Tom Nook's store. In the 'Bugs and Fish' window on City Folk, the description reads; 'Easy to raise but tricky to breed, these are hard to find in the wild.'

Further Information
The Rhodeus sericeus or 'Bitterling' is a hamrless fish that lives in ponds, lakes, marshes, muddy and sandy pools aswell as the backwaters of rivers. It feeds mainly on plant material, but has been known to feed on small insect larvae. The Bitterling lays its eggs in the mantle cavity of mussels. The Bitterlings can be found in central and eastern europe, and are often seen in public aquariums and can be bought for private aquariums. It is a low-risk fish (not under threat).