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Prefectural Natural Monument

Crustaceans

Mishima Freshwater Crab

ミシマサワガニ · Mishimasawagani

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: April 23, 2013
Prefectures: Kagoshima
Scientific name: Geothelphusa mishima

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

About the Mishima Freshwater Crab

Geothelphusa mishima is a small freshwater crab found on the Mishima Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture. Like other freshwater crabs of its genus, it lives entirely in fresh water and its young hatch as miniature crabs rather than free-swimming larvae. As a rare species confined to a few island streams, it is a Natural Monument.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Mishima Freshwater Crab is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (Kagoshima). Geothelphusa mishima is a small freshwater crab found on the Mishima…

The Mishima Freshwater Crab is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kagoshima.

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.