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National Natural Monument
Mammals
Ogouya Bat Cave
大吼谷蝙蝠洞 · Oogouyakoumoridou
- Designated by
- National / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Habitat / breeding site
- Designated on
- March 24, 1928
- Location
- 山口県下関市豊浦町
- Prefectures
- Yamaguchi
- Scientific name
- Miniopterus fuliginosus
About the Eastern Bent-wing Bat
The Eastern Bent-wing Bat has long, narrow wings suited to fast flight and roosts in caves in large colonies. It catches insects in flight at night. The Daikudani bat cave in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, is a national Natural Monument, and the colony site at Sanze-Hayama in Tsuruoka, Yamagata, is a prefectural Natural Monument.
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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).
Frequently asked questions
The designated site is in 山口県下関市豊浦町.
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