500 Important Wetlands in Japan
Akita
No.104

Kataki-numa

map
Criteria for selection:1,2

City:C/Town:T/
Village:V		 Wetland type Biota Habitat Reason for selection
Ouchi T, Bogs Wetland
vegetation		 Kataki-numa Floating bogs developed at a low height of 30 meters above sea level. Sphagnum communities thrive. There occur Scheuchzeria palustris (relict distribution), Utricularia uliginosa, Menyanthes trifoliata and Parnassia palustris.

[ Back ]


Map of Japan
HOME
Copyright (c) 2002 The Ministry of the Environment, Japan All rights reserved.