We will exhibit “Itten Sakuradai”, a member of the phantom deep-sea redfish that is rarely seen alive Smart Aquarium Shizuoka

We will exhibit “Itten Sakuradai”, a member of the mysterious deep-sea redfish that is rarely seen alive [Smart Aquarium Shizuoka] ​
Aquament Co., Ltd. Press release: May 1, 2025 We will exhibit “Itten Sakuradai”, a member of the phantom deep-sea redfish that is rarely seen alive [Smart Aquarium Shizuoka] At Smart Aquarium Shizuoka (Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City: Matsuzakaya Shizuoka Store Main Building 7th Floor), we will begin exhibiting the extremely valuable deep-sea bream “Itten Sakuradai.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/279/84116-279-cf896246c545ba421080e86525a2c773-3000×2267.jpg Odontanthias unimaculatus is a saltwater fish that belongs to the genus Odontanthias, subfamily Odontanthias, and lives in relatively deep rocky reefs at a depth of around 200 m. Although it is possible to collect them by fishing or using bottom trawl nets, it is extremely rare for them to come ashore alive, as they are vulnerable to changes in pressure when surfacing. This time, the museum director happened to catch an animal while collecting exhibit creatures, and miraculously it made it to the aquarium alive. It is a rare species that is rarely seen, so I hope that as many people as possible can see it and convey the charm of its bright color, characteristics, and ecology. Please take this opportunity to take a look. [Exhibited organisms] Itten Sakuradai Odontanthias unimaculatus 1 individual [Exhibition period] May 1, 2025 (Thursday) ~ *Due to the delicate nature of this creature, it may be on display for a short period of time [Exhibition location] NAGAMERU permanent aquarium “Entrance to the deep sea” aquarium [Biological information] It is a member of the deep-sea sea bream family, and is one of the genus Itten Sakuradai, of which five species have been confirmed in Japan. It is characterized by a black-spotted fin membrane at the tip of the third spine of its dorsal fin, which is also the origin of its Japanese name. They live on rocky reefs at a depth of around 200m, and are extremely rare to see alive. *Depending on the condition of the creatures, the exhibition may be canceled without notice To commemorate our 3rd anniversary, we have renovated 7 aquariums with the theme of Japan’s deepest Suruga Bay and Shizuoka City’s rivers!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/279/84116-279-9186542e234ba28f0e17890553168f9d-3000×2000.jpg Viewing area Renewed with the theme of “Biology of Suruga Bay: Nearshore to deep sea”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/279/84116-279-590794956f103c9d8527e754bf337245-3900×2925.jpg Deep sea biological specimen Skeletal specimens of shark jaws and immersion specimens of fetuses collected in Suruga Bay
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/279/84116-279-dfe22600b7a74472bf56e1a822c8cac8-3000×2001.jpg Relaxing area Renewal with the theme of “Shizuoka City’s rivers and their problems”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/279/84116-279-135a6238016280aa108cf5ef631a2dcb-3518×2614.jpg Giant beetle Special exhibition of giant beetles found in the deep sea of ​​Suruga Bay Click here for release details ​ 【SMART AQUARIUM SHIZUOKA】 10-2 Miyuki-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, 420-8560 7th floor, Matsuzakaya Shizuoka store main building 3 minutes walk from the north exit of JR Shizuoka Station 10:00 to 19:00 (last entry 18:00) *Closed: Matsuzakaya Shizuoka store closed (January 1st) Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,400 yen Children (elementary school students): 800 yen Infants (3 years old and older): 500 yen Under 3 years old: Free ・Official website:
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