Taketomi South Potato Rock

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Taketomi Minami Potato Root on Taketomi Island is a calm sandy site about 13m deep, named for its colony of common shikoro corals. Schools of snappers, devilfish, and many gobies thrive here. In winter, common snapper spawning can be seen. Beginners can enjoy its tropical scenery and rich marine life.

Potato Root on Taketomi Island features common coral colonies, schools of yellow and big-eye snappers, red goatfish, sandy-bottom gobies, and winter kobushi spawning scenes.

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Potential Wildlife Sightings

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Reef Manta Ray

Reef Manta Ray

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Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

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Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

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Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

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Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

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