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Prefectural Natural Monument
Mammals
Ryukyu Inu
Canis lupus familiaris
The Ryukyu Inu is a medium-sized native dog kept mainly in the Yanbaru region of northern Okinawa Island. Deep-chested and agile, it was used for hunting wild boar and other game. Maintained as a distinct line in the islands, it is valued as part of the diversity of Japanese dogs and is designated a Natural Monument of Okinawa Prefecture.
- Scientific name
- Canis lupus familiaris
- Group
- Mammals（Native breed）
- Prefectures
- Okinawa
- 日本語
- イヌ（琉球犬）
- 简体中文
- 琉球犬
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The Ryukyu Inu is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.
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