Yawata Ikeda Town Japanese Stickleback Breeding Ground

池田町八幡のハリヨ繁殖地 · Ikedachouyawatanohariyohanshokuchi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: December 13, 1966
Location: 岐阜県揖斐郡池田町
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

Yawata Ikeda Town Japanese Stickleback Breeding Ground is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (岐阜県揖斐郡池田町). The Hariyo is a small stickleback…

The designated site is in 岐阜県揖斐郡池田町.

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.