Gravid Bowfin is an Endemic Life in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Learn how to capture Gravid Bowfin, where to find it, locations, and its appearance.
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How to Catch a Gravid Bowfin
Gravid Bowfin Can be Later into the Game
- to select the Fishing Rod
Long Press +
- Aim Fishing Rod in front of the Gravid Bowfin
Long Press +
- to throw a lure
Short Press +
- Move Fishing Rod up and down slowly
- When it bites catch fish with
It's important to take things slowly when to aiming to catch a Gravid Bowfin in Monster Hunter Wilds. After you start fishing with R2, carefully move the L stick up and down to jiggle your fishing line. Once it bites, you can easily catch the fish with R2.
Gavid Bowfin LocationsPay Attention to Fishing Rod Movement and Speed
The key is to move the joystick up and down, as this will be registered as a 'Jiggle'. Be careful not to enter the up and down inputs too quickly as this could result in a reel that is too early.
If Nothing Bites, Rotate the Joystick
If the Gravid Bowfin refuses to bite or the 'slow-jiggle' is proving fruitless, try . If the fish is proving difficult to catch, you can try this approach.
Use the Emerald Jitterbait Lure
The ideal lure for this fish is the Emerald Jitterbait. The Gravid Bowfin is more likely to bite with this lure so if you are noticing some difficulty catching the fish still, try checking or changing your lure.
Emerald Jitterbait is Obtained from a Side Quest
The Emerald Jitterbait is a reward for completing the "Fishing for Flavor" Side Quest that unlocks in Chapter 4-2
Be Careful when Fishing at Iceshard Cliffs
The fishing spot in the Iceshard Cliffs Area 1 are populated with fish, apart from the Gravid Bowfin, that are also attracted to the Emerald Jitterbait, which could lead you to reeling in unwanted fish. If the other fishes are too many, you can consider changing your lure Common Wood Minnow instead.
Aim the Lure Slightly in Front of the Gravid Bowfin
Throwing the lure slightly in front of the fish's direction of travel can make it easier for the Gravid Bowfin to bite. It's important to note that getting too close may startle the fish and scare it away, so take some caution when approaching the fish.
Just Want to Catch Something? Try the Capture Net
If you simply want to obtain the Gravid Bowfin, the Capture Net can be aimed and released at the fish for an easy catch. The fish caught through this method is not registered as being actually obtained through the in-game fishing mechanic,
How to Use the Capture Net
| Equip | |
|---|---|
| Use |
Gravid Bowfin Location
Recommended Location: Iceshard Cliff Area 1
| Area | Iceshard Cliff Area 1 Water area |
|---|---|
| Environmental Condition | Any |
| Time | Any |
The recommended location of the Gravid Bowfin is in Area 1 of Iceshard Cliffs. It will appear in this location in any weather condition. Besides having a Pop-Up Camp nearby, you can move between the areas so it's easier to reset.
Iceshard Cliffs Map GuideRecommended to Have Weather on Plenty
The Gravid Bowfin can appear in any weather, but it has been confirmed that it has a higher chance during Plenty. Change the environmental condition to Plenty before searching. It has a more reddish coloring compared to other fish.
Reset by Moving to Another Map
| Step 1 | Move to another map other than Iceshard Cliffs * Move from the location or Fast Travel |
|---|---|
| Step 2 | Come back to the fishing spot * Having a Pop-Up Camp here is recommended |
| Step 3 | Find Gravid Bowfin |
| Step 4 | If not, start over from step 1 |
If you do not find a Gravid Bowfin in the fishing spot, move to another map then come back. The fish will be rerolled when you reload a map.
Locations by Map
| Area | Windward Plains Area 13 (Oasis) |
|---|---|
| Environmental Condition | Any |
| Time | Any |
In Windward Plains, they appear in the Oasis' water in Area 13.
Windward Plains Map Guide
| Area | Scarlet Forest Base Camp & Area 1, 12, and 17 |
|---|---|
| Environmental Condition | Any |
| Time | Any |
In the Scarlet Forest, they appear in the waters of the Base Camp and Area 1, 12, and 17.
Scarlet Forest Map Guide
| Area | Oilwell Basin Area 12 |
|---|---|
| Environmental Condition | Any |
| Time | Any |
In Oilwell Basin, it can only be found in the water in Area 12.
Oilwell Basin Map Guide
| Area | Iceshard Cliffs Area 1 |
|---|---|
| Environmental Condition | Any |
| Time | Any |
In Iceshard Cliffs, it can be found in the water in Area 1.
Iceshard Cliffs Map Guide
| Area | Ruins of Wyveria Area 8 and 13 |
|---|---|
| Environmental Condition | Any |
| Time | Any |
In the Ruins of Wyveria, you can find the Gravid Bowfin in the waters of Area 8 and Area 13.
Ruins of Wyveria Map GuideGravid Bowfin - Effect and Look
| Category | Endemic Life |
|---|---|
| Obtainable Guild pts | 5 pts |
| Obtainable Mats by Capturing | Jeweled Mullet Roe |
| Feature | Fish with head plating to defend against threats. The plating is not part of their biology but rather a collection of scavenged materials. Because of the similar fin shapes, some believe these are actually female Virid Bowfins in their breeding period. However, not enough specimens have been found or studied to shed light on these theories. Gravid Bowfins show a strong interest in Emerald Jitterbait. |
Need to Capture in Side Mission
Capturing a Gravid Bowfin is a requirement to complete the Fishing for Flavor side mission. You must fish for it while the mission is active, and it cannot be cleared by catching it beforehand or securing it with a Capturing Net.
Chance to Get Jeweled Mullet Roe
There is also a chance to obtain a Jeweled Mullet Roe when gathering Gravid Bowfin. Jeweled Mullet Roe can be used as an ingredient in Fire Cooking.
Monster Hunter Wilds Related Articles
Endemic Life List
| Endemic Life | Rare Species |
Side Quests Related Endemic Life
| Tracktail Lizard | Goldenfish | Dapperwing |
| Gillopod | Grand Escunite | Gravid Bowfin |
| Sandstar | Giant Vigorwasp | Rufflizard |
| Rime Beetle |
Rare Endemic Life List
| Petricanths | Gillopod | Black Windrustler |
| Grand Escunite | Dazzlewing | Gravid Bowfin |
| Gold Hercudrome | Sandstar | Peony Sparklerjelly |
| Speartuna | Prism Hercudrome | Goliath Squid |
| Nu Yaya | Hymstrigian | Regal Jewel Scarab |
| Azure Rufflizard |
Other Endemic Life List
| Amstrigian | Landlight Shrimp | Scalebat |
| Escunite | Gastronome Tuna | Landlight Shrimp |
| Vigormantle Bug | Vigorwasp | Windrustler |
| Vaporonid | Virid Bowfin | Gajau |
| Omenfly | Pillopod | Whetfish |
| Wedge Beetle | Smokeshroud Gekko | Gloom Gekko |
| Glass Parexus | Emperor Hopper | Goldenfry |
| Curioshell Crab | Leaflugger Ant | Sushifish |
| Xu Yo | Paratoad | Jewel Scarab |
| Purewasp | Gawkie | Wiggly Litchi |
| Nothpecker | Flashflies | Myriads |
| Solanaria | Great Thunderbug | Rufflizard |
| Great Trevally | Hercudrome | Bitterbug |
| Nitrotoad | Crudeshell Crab | Sleeptoad |
| Pallbug | Platinumfish | Mimiphyta |
| Petalfly | Sparklerjelly | Burst Arowana |
| Bomb Beetle | Gunpowderfish | Bomb Arowana |
| Flashbug | Scarlet Joyperch | Chillmantle Bug |
| Godbug | Downy Crake | Dung Beetle |
| Blind Perch | Heatmantle Bug | Starduster |
| Tyrant Hopper | Blink Angler | Florashell Crab |
| Dark Hornet | Quatreflies | Thunderbug |
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