SPECIMEN No.0051 ・ Aquarium
Hanaはな
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereusVU— Vulnerable
Hana is an Asian Small-clawed Otter with a historical record at Toba Aquarium. Born January 12, 2022.
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| Name | Hana (はな) |
|---|---|
| Species | Asian Small-clawed Otter Aonyx cinereus |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | January 12, 2022 |
| Birth Facility | Toba Aquarium |
| Current Facility | Toba Aquarium（Mie） |
| Enclosure | Lゾーン 水の回廊 |
| Status | Status pending |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | VU— Vulnerable |
Timeline
- January 12, 2022 Birth Toba Aquarium Source
Records
Born at 12:14 a.m. on January 12, 2022, to mother Kiwa and father Asahi. She was hand-reared and began practicing in the exhibit tank in March.
By her public debut on April 23, 2022, she had grown to 1,300 g and was lively and energetic. She was named 'Hana' (nose) because the large pink patch on the tip of her nose makes her easy for visitors to recognize.
In her earliest days she was hand-reared, with keeper staff handling daily weight checks and feedings. Kiwa and Asahi went on to have several more pups, and Hana stands as the first successful Asian small-clawed otter birth at Toba Aquarium.
She is exhibited in the same tank in the L Zone 'Water Corridor' as her later-born siblings Soboro, Okaka, Konbu, Ren, and Tsukushi.
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Hana?
- The latest residency status has not been confirmed in official information. Check Toba Aquarium’s official website.
- When was Hana born?
- Hana was born January 12, 2022.
- What does Hana’s record tell us?
- Hana is recorded as born on January 12, 2022. The record at Toba Aquarium was last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: aquarium.co.jp