Meghimatium fruhstorferi
Stylommatophora / Family: Philomycidae
- Total length
- 130-160 mm
- Range
- Mainland Japan, Shikoku, and Kyushu*Kagoshima marks the southern limit. A similar species occurs in northern Okinawa Island.
It is commonly found in Tokunoshima's forests. In the diorama, it is feeding on something on a tree trunk.
Its body color typically ranges from grayish-brown to blackish-brown, though individuals with a reddish or yellowish hue are also found. Additionally, some have black to brown vertical stripes.
As an omnivore, it feeds on a variety of items, including fungi and lichens. It also serves as prey for the Ryukyu long-furred rat.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement