ABOUT
About Amami Small Rhinoceros Beetle
A subspecies of the small rhinoceros beetle *Eophileurus chinensis*, found on Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, Yoro, and Uke. Males reach about 20–25mm and females about 15–20mm. It lives in forests from lowlands to mountains, and is nocturnal, often seen walking on the forest floor or along forest roads; from early summer to late autumn it also comes to sap and lights. Adults can be seen nearly year-round, though it is not a particularly abundant species.
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.
