Conserving Biodiversity of Wildlife and Threatened Species
An in-depth look at the unique ecosystem of the Kunisaki peninsula GIAHS Region, Japan.
Featured Species
Explore some of the important plant and animal species that characterize the Kunisaki Peninsula’s rich biodiversity.
Plants
Among the 57 species of plants that are considered to be important vegetation species of this region, 27 are listed in the MoE Red Data List, including the Iwagirisou (Opithandra primuloides)
Glossops chinensis
Fish, Crustaceans
48 of fish species, e.g. South Japanese rice fish, are listed in the MoE Red Data List.One noticeable one is Kabutogani, known as a ‘living fossil’, inhabits the waters of the Morie Bay in Kitsuki City and is one of the species that characterizes the Kunisaki Peninsula.
Kabutogani
Reptiles, Amphibians
There are 32 species of reptiles and amphibians
registered in this area including 12 species which are
on the Environment Ministry’s Red List. The region is…
Japanese Giant Salamander
Birds
53 bird species are featured in the MoE Red List.