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| Subspecies: | Unknown |
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| Est. World Population: | 50000-300000 |
| CITES Status: | NOT LISTED |
| IUCN Status: | Least Concern |
| U.S. ESA Status: | NOT LISTED |
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| Jumping Ability: | (Horizontal) |
| Life Span: | in the Wild |
| Life Span: | in Captivity |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Females) |
| Sexual Maturity: | (Males) |
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Habitat:
S. soemmerringii appears to prefer broadleaf forests (Yamaguchi and Kawaji 2003, Ashizawa et al. 2014) but also occurrs in deciduous, coniferous and mixed forests, as well as adjoining areas with dense undergrowth, predominantly in well-vegetated and well-shaded gullies (Madge and McGowan 2002). The species can also be found in cherry plantations, mature cedar and cypress plantations, and will sometimes wander into villages (Madge and McGowan 2002, Yamaguchi and Kawaji 2003, Ashizawa et al. 2014). It is always found below 1,800m (Madge and McGowan 2002). Often seen singly or in pairs, feeding on acorns and seeds as well as small invertebrates (Madge and McGowan 2002, McGowan et al. 2020).
Range:
Syrmaticus soemmerringii is found on the islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu in Japan (Madge and McGowan 2002). Additionally, there are introduced populations on Sado Island and the Oki Islands (Chikara 2019).
Conservation:
Conservation Actions Underway
There are restrictions on hunting, bans on taking females and a complete ban on hunting the subspecies S. s. ijimae outside hunting areas. Captive breeding occurs and the reintroduction of captive bred individuals is ongoing (McGowan and Garson 1995, Kawaji et al. 2002, 2009). The species occurs in several protected areas in which hunting is banned (McGowan and Garson 1995).Conservation Actions Proposed
Conduct surveys and monitoring to establish the overall size and status of the population, as well as those of the individual subspecies. Further monitoring to establish the current impact that hunting and trade is having on the population. Control feral species to prevent predation, particularly in protected areas. The control of problematic native species is not straightforward and should instead focusing on improving the logistics of reintroductions to improve chances of individual survival. Several recommendations are provided by Kawaji et al. (2002, 2009): release individuals in areas far from approved hunting grounds, with dense understory vegetation and low densities of predators, release individuals older than one year of age, and release individuals in summer (or whichever season results in the highest vegetative cover). Restore undergrowth vegetation in important, degraded areas, and protect and manage remaining important broadleaf forest habitat.
There are restrictions on hunting, bans on taking females and a complete ban on hunting the subspecies S. s. ijimae outside hunting areas. Captive breeding occurs and the reintroduction of captive bred individuals is ongoing (McGowan and Garson 1995, Kawaji et al. 2002, 2009). The species occurs in several protected areas in which hunting is banned (McGowan and Garson 1995).Conservation Actions Proposed
Conduct surveys and monitoring to establish the overall size and status of the population, as well as those of the individual subspecies. Further monitoring to establish the current impact that hunting and trade is having on the population. Control feral species to prevent predation, particularly in protected areas. The control of problematic native species is not straightforward and should instead focusing on improving the logistics of reintroductions to improve chances of individual survival. Several recommendations are provided by Kawaji et al. (2002, 2009): release individuals in areas far from approved hunting grounds, with dense understory vegetation and low densities of predators, release individuals older than one year of age, and release individuals in summer (or whichever season results in the highest vegetative cover). Restore undergrowth vegetation in important, degraded areas, and protect and manage remaining important broadleaf forest habitat.