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Iriomote | Wildlife

Wildlife in Iriomote

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哺乳類

Mammals

Despite the overall biodiversity being high (a criterion for the World Natural Heritage site listings) there are only a few native species of mammal living on the island. But they all have crucial roles to fulfil. The most notable is the endangered Iriomote wildcat, a top predator of the i...

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Birds

In terms of birdlife over 190 species have been recorded on and around the island including both resident species and migrants. The island provides various types of habitat from shoreline to mountain and can support a variety of species. One of the most spectacular sights is the endangered...

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海洋生物

Marine life

From the ocean to the many rivers criss-crossing the island, you will find an amazing set of life under water. Green sea turtles and manta rays are major attractions for divers in addition to the colourful reefs and tropical fish. The rivers are greatly influenced by the tides and thus mos...

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爬虫類と両生類

Reptiles & Amphibians

On Iriomote island there are 24 native species of reptiles and 8 species of amphibians, each adapted to their own specific niche. Some are adapted to an arboreal lifestyle for instance such as the Okinawa tree lizards and Eiffinger's tree frog while others prefer ground habitats such as th...

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昆虫

Insects

Thanks to the tropical climate, diverse insects can be seen all year round in Iriomote and around 50 species of butterflies have been recorded. The variety of colouration is either for the purpose of mate attraction or as the result of a predator avoidance strategy. Looking more closely at...

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