ABOUT
About Amami Clam Water Scavenger Beetle
A small water scavenger beetle endemic to Japan, found in Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima. Several closely related species exist within the genus Laccobius in Japan, including L. fragilis and L. nakanei, and telling them apart requires examining the genitalia. Detailed records of its body length and ecology are scarce, and much remains unknown.
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.
