Location Ishikawa Museum of Natural History
Hakusan Grouse (Stuffed)
Lagopus muta
- Display status
- No permanent display
- Period
- Captured in September 1936
- Form/Type
- Specimen
- Location
- Hakusan City
The Japanese rock ptarmigan Lagopus muta in Mt. Hakusan, last sighted in July 1943, has not been observed since then and is now considered extinct.
This stuffed grouse specimen was collected in September 1936 at Kita-midagahara, Mt. Hakusan. This is the only remaining specimen of a Hakusan grouse, making it a valuable item that should be preserved for future generations.
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A comprehensive natural history museum that opened in 2006. They collect and store specimen materials related to Ishikawa prefecture's nature (fauna, flora, rocks, fossils, etc.) and conduct research on them. The results are exhibited in permanent, temporary and special exhibitions, disseminating a variety of information to the citizens of the prefecture. They also hold physics experiment equipment that was used at Fourth High School, and some of it is on display. The museum focuses on educational activities and holds events such as specimen preparation classes and nature observation sessions and lectures, providing a variety of opportunities to become familiar with the nature of Ishikawa.
Ri-441 Choshimachi, Kanazawa, 920-1147 Google Maps
TEL 076-229-3450 E-mail info@n-muse-ishikawa.or.jp
