Hongan Shozu Three-spined Stickleback Habitat

本願清水イトヨ生息地 · Honganshouzuitoyoseisokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: May 1, 1934
Location: 福井県大野市糸魚町
Prefectures: Fukui
Scientific name: Gasterosteus aculeatus

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

About the Three-spined Stickleback

The Three-spined Stickleback is a small fish with three dorsal spines. Some populations migrate between the sea and freshwater, while landlocked populations remain in freshwater throughout their lives. Breeding males build nests from plant material and guard the eggs and young. Landlocked populations occur locally in cool springs and other waters in Hokkaido and Honshu. Habitats at Hakusan Pond in Fukushima, the Taya River in Tochigi, and Hongan-shozu in Fukui are designated Natural Monuments.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Hongan Shozu Three-spined Stickleback Habitat is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on May 1, 1934.

The designated site is in 福井県大野市糸魚町.

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.

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