Kamakiri (Arare-gako, Fourspine Sculpin)
Rheopresbe kazika
Photo: KENPEI / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
The Kamakiri, also called Arare-gako or Ayu-kake, is a sculpin relative said by folk tradition to hook sweetfish with the spines on its gill cover. It moves between rivers and the sea. A habitat in Fukui is a Natural Monument, protecting a fish that has declined as river environments have changed.
- Scientific name
- Rheopresbe kazika
- Group
- Fish
- Prefectures
- Fukui
- Japanese Red List (Ministry of the Environment)
- VulnerableMinistry of the Environment Red List 2020
- 日本語
- カマキリ（アラレガコ）
- 简体中文
- 西刺杜父鱼（アラレガコ）
Sign in to record the animals you meet in your private journal and to post photos and comments. Browsing needs no account.
Sign inNatural Monuments related to the Kamakiri (Arare-gako, Fourspine Sculpin)
Map
Markers show designated habitats and breeding sites.
Loading map…
Frequently asked questions
The Kamakiri (Arare-gako, Fourspine Sculpin) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Fukui.
The Kamakiri (Arare-gako, Fourspine Sculpin) is listed as "Vulnerable" in the Ministry of the Environment Red List 2020 (listed as カマキリ（アユカケ）).
Animals related to the Kamakiri (Arare-gako, Fourspine Sculpin)
Animals in the same group or designated in the same area.
Community photos
Sign in to post and share photos and comments about the animals you meet.
Comments
No comments yet.