Meet the Freshwater Fishes From All Over the World "Aquatotto Gifu"

2F: Dr. Freshwater Fish's Expedition Hut

The Nagara River trip ends and spreads to rivers around the world. This is the area where "A doctor conducts environmental research on the Mekong River while studying freshwater organisms in Japan and Asia." The atmosphere of his laboratory is very much like that of a living person.

Freshwater organisms from Japan, China, and the Korean Peninsula are exhibited here.

Freshwater fish from China's Yangtze River, known as Asia's largest river. Unlike Japanese freshwater fish, the size is dynamic.

2F Main creatures that can be seen on the exploration hut floor of Dr. Freshwater Fish

・Itou
・Oyanirami
・Entsuyui
・Tall turtle
・Bluefin tuna
・Cokuren

2F: The Mekong River, an international river that flows between six countries

The total length is about 4,400km. The Mekong River flows from the Tibetan Plateau into the South China Sea. This is an area where you can observe freshwater fish that live in the Mekong River, which flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Mekong giant catfish

Among them, the most precious fish is the Mekong giant catfish. It is known as one of the world's largest catfish, with records of catching 3m and 350kg catfish in the past.

You can also see various freshwater fish that live in the Mekong River.

Main creatures that can be seen on the 2F Mekong River floor

・Mekong giant catfish
・Parker Ho
・Yellow fin barb
・Archerfish
・Long-tailed shrimp
・Spotted Indian Knife
・Warago Micropogon
・Palm

You will go through the ramp as if you were in a ship, and then you will go to the African continent. It is very enjoyable as if you are traveling around the world!

Congo River, the largest river in Africa

Red jewel fish

The total length is 4,667km. The Congo River, which flows through central Africa. This river that flows through the jungle is inhabited by many fish with unique shapes and ecology.

Butterfly fish

A close relative of the aloana, the butterflyfish swims on the surface of the water with its pectoral fins spread wide. In addition to feeding on falling insects and aquatic insects, they also jump to catch insects.

Main creatures that can be seen on the 2F Congo River floor

・Sakasa Catfish
・Tetraodumbu
・Red Jewel Fish
・Western African little crocodile
・Tiger fish
・Goliath Tigerfish
・Protopterus anektens
・Polypterus congycus
・Polypterus delhezi

2F: Lake Tanganyika, a huge lake created by the Great Rift Valley

Lake Tanganyika, a huge ancient lake in the east of the African continent. The gigantic lake of 32,000㎢ is about three times the size of Gifu Prefecture. About 300 species of fish inhabit the lakes here, many of which are a wide variety of cichlids.

Main creatures that can be seen on the 2F Lake Tanganyika floor

・Synodontis multipunctatus
・Kifotilapia frontosa
・Tropheus Morley
・Ophthalmotilapia ventralis
・Roboquilotes Labiatus
・Neoran prologues sexfasciatas
・Oran Prologues Brichage

1F: Amazon River, the world's largest river

Silver arowana

Last but not least is the Amazon River, a mighty river that is said to be 6,500 km long and home to more than 3,000 species of fish. The Amazon River, which begins in the Andes Mountains, crosses the tropical rainforests of South America, and flows into the Atlantic Ocean, boasts the world's largest river basin area and accounts for 20% of the world's river flow.

Pirarucu

Pirarucu, one of the world's largest freshwater fish. Known as a living fossil, it is believed to have remained unchanged for 100 million years. If it is big, it will be 4m.

Electric eel

Another characteristic of the Amazon River is the variety of catfish that can be seen. There are a variety of species, from spindle-shaped species that are suitable for swimming to species that lie flat on the bottom like fallen leaves.

Get in touch with the animals!

Capybaras are very popular with children. The capybara, one of the world's largest rodents, lives in the Amazon basin and spends its time eating leaves and underwater grasses.

You can feed the capybaras in the petting experience that is held every day.

Clear stream contact pool. There is a food vending machine near the pool, so once you buy some food, try feeding them!

At Aquatotto, you can not only see but also experience the charm of animals, such as feeding cute capybaras and fish and watching sea lion shows.

At the museum shop "Fish Tank"
Let's buy souvenirs and go home!

After enjoying the aquarium, go to the Fish Tank where you can enjoy finding original goods.

Notebook with freshwater fish and aquatic animals in Aquatotto 350 yen (tax included)

Konpeito with a cute picture of a capybara and small-clawed otter. 540 yen each (tax included)

They also have a wide variety of other Aquatotto Gifu limited edition original goods, snacks, and original products featuring freshwater fish and aquatic life. Please check them out when you return.

Aquatotto, where the charm of freshwater fish is condensed throughout the building. This is the only place in Japan where you can see such a large number of freshwater fish from Japan to the rest of the world. Please stop by when you are sightseeing in Gifu Prefecture!