Prefectural Natural Monument
Mammals
Ryukyu Inu
琉球犬 · Ryuukyuuinu
Photo: Ryukyu Mike / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
- Designated by
- Prefectural / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Species (Native breed)
- Designated on
- December 22, 1995
- Location
- 沖縄県島尻郡南風原町
- Prefectures
- Okinawa
- Scientific name
- Canis familiaris
About the Ryukyu Inu
The Ryukyu Inu is a medium-sized native dog kept mainly in the Yanbaru region of northern Okinawa Island. Deep-chested and agile, it was used for hunting wild boar and other game. Maintained as a distinct line in the islands, it is valued as part of the diversity of Japanese dogs and is designated a Natural Monument of Okinawa Prefecture.
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The designated site is in 沖縄県島尻郡南風原町.
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