Why does the Kinme Modoki glow?

It does not produce its own luminescent substance, but ingests the bioluminescent enzymes and chemical molecules by eating sea fireflies, causing its abdomen to glow blue.

Where can the Kinme Modoki be seen on display?

It is on display at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Motobu Town, Okinawa Prefecture, from April 1, 2026.

What is stolen protein?

It refers to the phenomenon where an organism (in this case, the Kinme Modoki) ingests proteins produced by other organisms (such as sea fireflies) through predation and uses them for its own functions (such as bioluminescence).

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[Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium] Exhibition Starts for Golden Sweeper, a Fish that Glows with 'Stolen Proteins'

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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium began exhibiting the golden sweeper on April 1, 2026, which glows using 'stolen proteins' from sea fireflies. This phenomenon was scientifically proven via whole-genome sequencing by Tohoku University.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does the Kinme Modoki glow?: A: It does not produce its own luminescent substance, but ingests the bioluminescent enzymes and chemical molecules by eating sea fireflies, causing its abdomen to glow blue.
Q: Where can the Kinme Modoki be seen on display?: A: It is on display at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Motobu Town, Okinawa Prefecture, from April 1, 2026.
Q: What is stolen protein?: A: It refers to the phenomenon where an organism (in this case, the Kinme Modoki) ingests proteins produced by other organisms (such as sea fireflies) through predation and uses them for its own functions (such as bioluminescence).