Medaka are very small fish that is smaller than 4cm, and the name comes from the big eye that protrudes … More
Category: Field Guide
Natural History of Kochi Prefecture
Ruddy Kingfisher
“Akasyoubin” are kind of kingfisher and range over the forest and can be seen as a summer bird In Japan. … More
Shiitake mushrooms
Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) classified Hiratake department and Matsuouzi genus. There are three species Donko, Kouko and Kousin. Shitake is so … More
Umibudou （Caulerpa lentillifera）
Umibudou( Caulerpa lentillifera) is seaweed. It classified in Iwazuta (caulerpares) family, iwazuta (caulerpaceae) genus. It follows Kubirezuta and another name … More
Spotted Mackerel
The spotted mackerel‘s total length is 50cm. It is a sea fish. The body is a long and slender spindle … More
Life in Kochi 