Japanese Murrelet

カンムリウミスズメ · Kanmuriumisuzume

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: June 26, 1975
Prefectures: Tokyo Shizuoka Mie Fukuoka Okinawa
Scientific name: Synthliboramphus wumizusume

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

About the Japanese Murrelet

A small seabird with a black crest-like cap, breeding on a limited number of islands around Japan. It lives at sea and eats small fish. With few breeding sites and vulnerability to introduced rats, it is a Natural Monument.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Japanese Murrelet is a National Natural Monument of Japan (Tokyo, Shizuoka, Mie, Fukuoka, Okinawa). A small seabird with a black crest-like cap,…

The Japanese Murrelet is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Tokyo, Shizuoka, Mie, Fukuoka, Okinawa.

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.