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Prefectural Natural Monument
Mammals
Miyako Horse
Equus caballus
The Miyako Horse is a small native horse of Miyakojima and neighboring islands in Okinawa. Gentle by temperament, it supported island farming and transport. Its numbers once fell sharply, and conservation efforts continue to keep this link to Ryukyuan life alive.
- Scientific name
- Equus caballus
- Group
- Mammals（Native breed）
- Prefectures
- Okinawa
- 日本語
- ウマ（宮古馬）
- 简体中文
- 宫古马
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The Miyako Horse is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.
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