SPECIMEN No.0054 ・ Aquarium
Konbuこんぶ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereusVU— Vulnerable
Konbu is an Asian Small-clawed Otter with a historical record at Toba Aquarium. Born June 28, 2022.
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| Name | Konbu (こんぶ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Asian Small-clawed Otter Aonyx cinereus |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | June 28, 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
- June 28, 2022 Birth Toba Aquarium Source
Records
Born around 6:30 p.m. on June 28, 2022, as one of three male triplets to mother Kiwa and father Asahi. Names were solicited from October 17 to 31, drawing 1,997 entries in all: 103 postcards and 1,894 online. The names 'Soboro,' 'Okaka,' and 'Konbu' were chosen from a proposal by an 11-year-old girl, who hoped they would grow up healthy with big appetites and wanted names from familiar Japanese rice-ball fillings so that people would feel close to them. They are still on view in the Asian small-clawed otter tank in the L Zone 'Water Corridor.'
Public viewing began on July 15, 2022, when the three weighed 256 g, 257 g, and 269 g respectively.
Konbu is the smallest of the three, dislikes shishamo smelt, and has the darkest marking on the tip of his nose.
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Konbu?
- The latest residency status has not been confirmed in official information. Check Toba Aquarium’s official website.
- When was Konbu born?
- Konbu was born June 28, 2022.
- What does Konbu’s record tell us?
- Konbu is recorded as born on June 28, 2022. The record at Toba Aquarium was last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: aquarium.co.jp aquarium.co.jp