There are a whopping 80 fish to catch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, from huge ocean-dwelling sharks to tiny tadpoles in your island's ponds. One of the rarest (and most profitable) of these fish is the coelacanth, an ancient fish once thought to be extinct in real life that is actually still alive and swimming. Luckily, you don't have to do anything extra-special to catch one; you just need to keep an eye on the weather.
By the way, coelacanth is pronounced "see-la-canth." Yes, I only know this because of Animal Crossing.
A coelacanth in Animal Crossing: New HorizonsIn previous Animal Crossing games, you could also catch a coelacanth when it was snowing. However, New Horizons' in-game Critterpedia only lists rain as a weather requirement, not snow. We will update this guide when we can confirm this.
You can also go to a deserted island on a Mystery Tour to catch a coelacanth. Because the weather on these islands can be different from the weather on your own island, it doesn't hurt to check if you're eager to complete your museum or make a quick buck. That said, there's no time limit to catching a coelacanth like with the game's seasonal fish, so it's probably more convenient to wait for rain on your own island.
Nook's Cranny price: 15,000 bells eachC.J. price: 22,500 bells eachYou can also display a coelacanth in a large tank in your home or around the island.
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