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National Natural Monument
Fish

Hibuna (red crucian carp)

Carassius auratus

The Hibuna is a red-colored crucian carp found in lakes in Hokkaido. Its populations naturally include red individuals, and sites such as Lake Harutori in Kushiro and Lake Tokotan in Akkeshi are protected as its habitat. It is a rare freshwater fish that survives in a cold region.

Scientific name
Carassius auratus
Group
Fish
Prefectures
Hokkaido
日本語
ヒブナ
简体中文
绯鲫

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The Hibuna (red crucian carp) (Carassius auratus) is protected as a Natural Monument of Japan (2 designations). The Hibuna is a red-colored crucian…

The Hibuna (red crucian carp) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Hokkaido.

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