ABOUT
About Amami Micro Water Boatman
A tiny aquatic true bug about 1mm long. Endemic to Japan, it is found in the Nansei Islands (Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima). Several related species are known within the same genus, including the more widespread Micronecta guttata, found from Hokkaido to Kyushu. It normally burrows into sand or fallen leaves, and swims away quickly when startled.
SAFETY
Observation Safety Notes
Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.
