Press Release

March 24, 2008
  • Nature & Parks

Specification of Temporarily Designated Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

The Minister of the Environment designated the 'Takanerurikuwagata(Platycerus sue)
', a Japanese insect, as a temporarily designated endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
The designation term lasts three (3) years from March 26, 2008 to March 25, 2011.
The collection, killing and injuring of such designated endangered species is prohibited.


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