Ryukyu long-haired rat

This species is endemic to Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island and Okinawa Island. It is the largest of Japan's native rodents and, as its name suggests, has long bristles reaching up to 6 cm on its body surface. It is nocturnal and lives primarily in trees.

Red List of the Ministry of the Environment
*Threatened IB (EN)Species facing a high risk of extinction in the near future