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Prefectural Natural Monument
Fish

Akkeshi Tokotan Marsh Red Crucian Carp Habitat

厚岸床潭沼の緋鮒生息地 · Akkeshitokotannumanohibunaseisokuchi

Designated by
Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type
Habitat / breeding site
Designated on
April 1, 1972
Location
北海道厚岸郡厚岸町
Prefectures
Hokkaido
Scientific name
Carassius auratus
Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Hibuna (red crucian carp)

The Hibuna is a red-colored crucian carp found in lakes in Hokkaido. Its populations naturally include red individuals, and sites such as Lake Harutori in Kushiro and Lake Tokotan in Akkeshi are protected as its habitat. It is a rare freshwater fish that survives in a cold region.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Akkeshi Tokotan Marsh Red Crucian Carp Habitat is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (北海道厚岸郡厚岸町). The Hibuna is a red-colored crucian carp…

The designated site is in 北海道厚岸郡厚岸町.

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