by Y. Furuno Introduction The bird that is elegant, graceful, and the tail is very long can be seen at … More
Category: Field Guide
Natural History of Kochi Prefecture
Fairy Pitta
by S.Kajikiyo Introduction There are wonderful natures in Kochi and many various forms of life. Among of those organism, Fairy … More
Fairy Pitta
by A. Masuda Introduction The number of animals on the verge of extermination in recent years has increased though it … More
Akame
by R Yamamoto Introduction The “Master of Shimanto river” is an another name of “Akame”. Its scientific name is Lates … More
A natural monument of Kochi Prefecture:Tosakingyo
by S. Takahashi Introduction Nishiki, Tosa (Tosa Kyn) is a natural monument of Kochi. It was bred around Kochi-city, Kochi, … More
Oncorhynchus masou
by M. Hattori Introduction Oncorhynchus keta have various lifestyles. They are born in the river and live off the coast. After … More
The Montane brown frog (Rana ornativentris)
by Y. Kikuchi Rana ornativentris is scientific name. It means “frogs that have pattern on belly”. The common Japanese name … More
