Your Pocket Guide to Wildlife: The Critterpedia Reference
Navigate the diverse wildlife of your island with the Critterpedia reference guide in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Learn how to use this essential in-game tool to identify, track, and collect all the bugs and fish.
The Critterpedia is an indispensable tool for any aspiring naturalist in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This in-game application on your NookPhone serves as a comprehensive encyclopedia of all the bugs and fish you can encounter on your island and its surrounding waters. Understanding how to effectively use the Critterpedia will sificantly enhance your critter-catching endeavors, whether your goal is to complete the museum, earn bells, or simply learn more about the island's inhabitants.
The Critterpedia is unlocked early in your island journey, typically after you've donated a few creatures to Blathers and he establishes the museum. Once available, it becomes a permanent fixture on your NookPhone, accessible at any time.
Key Features of the Critterpedia:
- Comprehensive Database: The Critterpedia lists every bug and fish available in the game. Each entry provides detailed information about the creature.
- Identification: Once you've caught a critter, its entry will be unlocked in your Critterpedia. If you haven't caught it yet, the entry will be grayed out, but you can still see its name and a silhouette.
- Active Times: For each critter, the Critterpedia clearly indicates the hours of the day during which it can be found. This is crucial for planning your hunting expeditions. For example, some rare fish only appear during specific twilight hours.
- Locations: The app specifies where each critter can be found – whether it's in the ocean, rivers, ponds, on trees, on flowers, flying in the air, or on the ground.
- Selling Price: The Critterpedia displays the bell value of each bug and fish, allowing you to prioritize which ones to catch for maximum profit.
- Months of Availability: It also shows which months each critter is available in your hemisphere. This is vital for completionists aiming to catch every creature throughout the year.
- Visuals: Each entry includes a detailed model of the critter, allowing you to recognize them easily in the wild.
How to Maximize Your Critterpedia Usage:
- Daily Checks: Before you start your day of critter catching, take a moment to check the Critterpedia for any creatures that are currently active and rare, or those you still need to catch.
- Targeted Hunting: Use the information to plan your activities. If you need a specific fish that only appears in rivers during the evening, dedicate your evening hours to river fishing.
- Hemisphere Awareness: Remember that the availability of critters changes based on your island's hemisphere (Northern or Southern). The Critterpedia will reflect the availability for your current hemisphere.
- Donation Strategy: When you catch a new critter, consider donating it to Blathers first to complete the museum. Once donated, you can then focus on catching multiples for selling or for specific crafting recipes (like the fish drying rack).
- Seasonal Planning: As seasons change, consult the Critterpedia to see which creatures will soon become unavailable or which new ones will appear. This helps you prepare for upcoming hunting opportunities.
The Critterpedia is more than just a list; it's your strategic guide to the natural world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. By leveraging its detailed information, you can become a more efficient and successful collector, enriching both your museum and your bank account.