Shimizuike Japanese Stickleback Habitat in the Tsuyagawa River System

津屋川水系清水池ハリヨ生息地 · Tsuyagawasuikeishimizuikehariyoseisokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: September 19, 2012
Location: 岐阜県海津市
Prefectures: Gifu

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

About the Hariyo (Japanese freshwater three-spined stickleback)

The Hariyo is a small stickleback living in spring-fed waters in places such as Gifu Prefecture. It carries sharp spines on its back, and in spring the male builds a nest of water plants to guard the eggs. It depends on cool, clean spring water, and its habitats and breeding sites are protected in several places.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Shimizuike Japanese Stickleback Habitat in the Tsuyagawa River System is a National Natural Monument of Japan (岐阜県海津市). The Hariyo is a small…

The designated site is in 岐阜県海津市.

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.