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National Natural Monument
Birds
Shamo (Japanese game fowl)
Gallus gallus domesticus
The Shamo is a large game fowl bred for cockfighting, recognizable for its tall, upright stance. It is thought to have arrived before the Edo period, and its name is said to derive from Siam (Thailand). Today it is also used for food, and it reflects Japan's chicken culture.
- Scientific name
- Gallus gallus domesticus
- Group
- Birds（Native breed）
- 日本語
- 軍鶏
- 简体中文
- 斗鸡（軍鶏）
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