Hokuriku Salamander Habitat

ホクリクサンショウウオ生息地 · Hokurikusanshouuoseisokuchi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: April 28, 2009
Location: 石川県羽咋市
Prefectures: Ishikawa
Scientific name: Hynobius takedai

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

About the Hokuriku Salamander

The Hokuriku Salamander is a small salamander found only in hilly areas around Ishikawa Prefecture, endemic to the Hokuriku region. It lays egg sacs in pools and wetlands in early spring and otherwise lives under leaf litter in woodland. Development of satoyama land has reduced its numbers, and its habitat is a Natural Monument.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Hokuriku Salamander Habitat is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (石川県羽咋市). The Hokuriku Salamander is a small salamander found only in hilly…

The designated site is in 石川県羽咋市.

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.