Hongan Shozu Three-spined Stickleback Habitat

本願清水イトヨ生息地 · Honganshouzuitoyoseisokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: May 1, 1934
Location: 福井県大野市糸魚町
Prefectures: Fukui
Scientific name: Gasterosteus aculeatus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Three-spined Stickleback

The Three-spined Stickleback is a small freshwater fish with three spines on its back; breeding males build nests of water plants and guard the eggs. It prefers cold, clear spring water, and landlocked populations survive at springs in northern Honshu. Habitats in Fukushima, Tochigi, and Fukui are designated Natural Monuments.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Hongan Shozu Three-spined Stickleback Habitat is a National Natural Monument of Japan (福井県大野市糸魚町). The Three-spined Stickleback is a small…

The designated site is in 福井県大野市糸魚町.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.