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Spiny Rats
トゲネズミ · Togenezumi
- Designated by
- National / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Species
- Designated on
- May 15, 1972
- Scientific name
- Tokudaia osimensis, Tokudaia tokunoshimensis, Tokudaia muenninki
About the Amami Spiny Rat
A spiny rat living only in the forests of Amami-Oshima, with stiff, spiny hairs on its back. It is known for unusual sex chromosomes. With a small range and threats from introduced species, it is a Natural Monument.
Natural Monuments related to the Amami Spiny Rat →About the Tokunoshima Spiny Rat
A spiny rat found only on Tokunoshima, with stiff, spiny hairs on its back. It lives in forests and is a species shaped by the island's nature. With a limited range and few individuals, it is endangered and protected as a Natural Monument.
Natural Monuments related to the Tokunoshima Spiny Rat →About the Okinawa Spiny Rat
A rodent with stiff, spiny hairs on its back living in the Yanbaru forest of northern Okinawa Island, endemic to Japan. Its unusual chromosomes make it scientifically precious. With a tiny range and facing extinction, it is protected as one of the spiny rats.
Natural Monuments related to the Okinawa Spiny Rat →Map
Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.
Frequently asked questions
The Spiny Rats is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kagoshima, Okinawa.
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