Todaiji Temple Kagami Pond Wataka Habitat

東大寺鏡池棲息ワタカ · Toudaijikagamiikeseisokuwataka

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: March 23, 1953
Location: 奈良県奈良市雑司町
Prefectures: Nara
Scientific name: Ischikauia steenackeri

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

About the Wataka

The Wataka is a cyprinid freshwater fish that is unusual in feeding largely on water plants. It originally inhabited Lake Biwa and the Yodo River system. The populations in the mirror ponds of Todai-ji in Nara and Isonokami Shrine in Tenri, long resident there, are designated Natural Monuments.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Todaiji Temple Kagami Pond Wataka Habitat is a Prefectural Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on March 23, 1953.

The designated site is in 奈良県奈良市雑司町.

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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