Garryfish
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Herbivores / Food & Water |
| Attitude | Passive |
| Health | 30 |
| Size | Small (1) |
| Active Period | Diurnal (Day Only) |
| Biomes | Crash Zone Mesas, Dunes, Safe Shallows, Safe Shallows Caves, Underwater Islands |
| Story Location | Primary Containment Facility Aquarium |
| Debug Spawn ID | garryfish |
The Garryfish is a small, passive fauna species, usually found in the Safe Shallows and around the Underwater Islands. Although Garryfish only yield average food points when cooked, they move fairly slowly, making them easy to catch. For this reason, they are one of the more useful means of nourishment for players in Survival mode.
Garryfish are diurnal, so they are even easier to catch at night because of their already low speed.
Appearance
The Garryfish has a long, slim, yellow body with brighter yellow vertical stripes. Its tail comprises most of its length. Its body mass is concentrated on the front.
It has a small mouth and stalked eyes situated on top of its head. The caudal fins are much smaller in comparison with the pectoral fins, and all of the fins have a maroon hue with a dull red bioluminescent glow.
Front view
Side profile
Behavior
Garryfish aimlessly swim around and will flee if approached by the player or a shark-classified fauna. Garryfish are curious and will swim towards dead fauna and trap-classified fauna. Garryfish become less active at night, making them easier to catch.
Uses
Food & Water
Garryfish can be consumed raw, cooked, or cured to provide sustenance.
Raw Garryfish
- Food: +4
- Water: -3
Cooked Garryfish
Crafted using the Fabricator with Salt Deposits.
- Description: Floral flavor, but very little of it.
- Food: +18
- Water: +5
Cured Garryfish
Crafted using the Fabricator with Salt Deposits.
- Description: The only flavor is salt. Dehydrating, but keeps well.
- Food: +18
- Water: -2
Bioreactor Fuel
Raw Garryfish can be used as fuel in the Bioreactor.
- Energy Value: +420 Energy
× 
= 420
Data Bank Entry
Slow-moving and curious herbivore, camouflage indicates adaptation for evasive behavior on the ocean floor.
- Eye Stalks: May be beneficial when watching for predators from hiding places amongst the coral.
- Behavior: More active during daylight hours, but slow and docile at all times, the garryfish's survival depends on a combination of camouflage, and predators who can get a more filling meal elsewhere.
Assessment: Edible
Gallery
A Garryfish being held in the player's hand
Size comparison with the player
A Garryfish in the Crash Zone Mesas
A Garryfish in the Dunes
A Garryfish in the Safe Shallows
A Garryfish in the Underwater Islands
Trivia
The Garryfish was named after video game developer and producer Garry Newman, the creator and namesake of Garry's Mod.
[1] Reference: Naming origin confirmation.
