SPECIMEN No.0060 ・ Aquarium
Gumiグミ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereusVU— Vulnerable
Gumi is an Asian Small-clawed Otter with a historical record at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Born January 2, 2012.
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| Name | Gumi (グミ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Asian Small-clawed Otter Aonyx cinereus |
| Sex | Unknown |
| Born | January 2, 2012 |
| Birth Facility | Not disclosed |
| Current Facility | Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan（Osaka） |
| Enclosure | 日本の森 |
| Status | Status pending |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | VU— Vulnerable |
Timeline
- January 2, 2026 Move Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Source
Records
Born January 2, 2012, to mother Tsubaki. She turned 14 on January 2, 2026, and has a calm relationship with her tankmate Biju.
Decorations were prepared for her birthday, but Gumi made a beeline for the Japanese smelt (wakasagi) rather than the decorations, showing just how much she cares about food. She shared the numerals on her birthday cake amicably with Biju.
She and Biju have a good relationship, snuggling and playing together, and the keeper staff describe her as calm. She lives in Kaiyukan's 'Japan Forest' area. Her mother Tsubaki died on October 30, 2025, at 20 years and 2 months, and Gumi is one of the offspring Tsubaki left behind.
Asian small-clawed otter husbandry at Kaiyukan is carried on across generations by multiple animals, with the aim of breeding and pedigree management.
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Gumi?
- The latest residency status has not been confirmed in official information. Check Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan’s official website.
- When was Gumi born?
- Gumi was born January 2, 2012.
- What does Gumi’s record tell us?
- Gumi is recorded as born on January 2, 2012. The record at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan was last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.kaiyukan.com www.kaiyukan.com www.kaiyukan.com