Ikimono KokuhoLiving Treasures of Japan
Prefectural Natural Monument
Crustaceans

Tadpole Shrimp (Triops cancriformis)

Triops cancriformis

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A small crustacean with a shield-like carapace. It develops quickly from eggs in rice fields and temporary pools. Its habitat at Iimoriyama in Sakata is designated a Natural Monument of Yamagata Prefecture.

Scientific name
Triops cancriformis
Group
Crustaceans
Prefectures
Yamagata
日本語
ヨーロッパカブトエビ
简体中文
欧洲蝌蚪虾

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Yes. The Tadpole Shrimp (Triops cancriformis) is protected as a Natural Monument (0 national and 1 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Tadpole Shrimp (Triops cancriformis)" on this page.

The Tadpole Shrimp (Triops cancriformis) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Yamagata.

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