Korean Journal of Ecology and Environment (생태와환경)

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Distribution Characteristics of Exotic Turtles in Korean Wild - Based on Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangnam-do -

국내 야생에서 발견되는 외래거북류의 분포 특성 - 강원도와 경상남도 지역을 중심으로 -

  • Koo, Kyo Soung (Department of Biology, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kwon, Sera (Department of Biology, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Do, Min Seock (Department of Biology, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Suhwan (National Environment Research)
  • Received : 2017.09.01
  • Accepted : 2017.09.22
  • Published : 2017.09.30
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Abstract

Development of transportation is rapidly reducing the barriers between countries, but this is causing the easier migration of species than the past. Typically, exotic species are imported for the purpose of food, leather, and pets. However, it has been introduced into the wild through artificially or naturally paths, and recently they are become a main cause of ecosystem disturbance. In this study, we investigated exotic turtle species introduced into the wild and analyzed their distribution characteristics. As a result of filed surveys, totally 4 genus 8 species 62 individuals of exotic turtles were found from 126 reservoirs in Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. In particular, Trachemys scripta elegans showed relatively high frequency than other turtle species and the natural reproduction of T. s. elegans was confirmed in some areas. On the other hand, the frequency of discovery of exotic turtles except T. s. elegans was relatively low, and the range of the areas was limited. Especially, exotic turtles except T. s. elegans were mainly found in public places such as reservoirs in the park. As a result of analyzing the distribution characteristics of exotic turtles using geographic information system, the turtles' distribution showed a high correlation with the artificial factor such as "urban". In this study, we identified the distribution characteristics of exotic turtles in the Korean wild, and these results will be important data for understanding status the and establishing effective management methods for exotic species.

교통수단의 발달은 국가 간의 장벽을 빠르게 낮추고 있지만 이는 과거보다 쉬운 생물종 이동의 원인으로 작용하고 있다. 특히 수 많은 종류의 외래생물들이 식량과 가죽, 애완 등의 목적으로 수입되고 있으며, 인위적 혹은 자연적으로 야생에 유입되어 생태계 교란의 주범이 되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 대표적인 외래생물종인 붉은귀거북을 비롯한 외래거북을 대상으로 국내 생태계로의 유입현황을 파악하고, 이들의 분포 특성을 분석하고자 하였다. 강원도와 경상남도 지역에 위치한 총 126개의 저수지를 조사한 결과, 총 4속 8종 62개체의 외래거북들이 발견되었다. 그중 붉은귀거북의 발견 빈도가 상대적으로 높았으며, 일부 지역에서는 붉은귀거북의 자연 번식도 이루어지고 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 반면, 붉은귀거북을 제외한 다른 외래거북들의 발견 빈도는 비교적 낮았으며, 발견되는 지역의 범위는 제한적이었다. 특히 외래거북들은 공원 내 저수지와 같은 일반인의 접근이 비교적 높은 곳에서 주로 발견되었다. 지리정보시스템을 이용한 외래거북의 분포 특성을 분석한 결과, 외래거북의 발견은 시가지라는 인위적인 요소와 높은 연관성을 보였다. 이러한 연구 결과는 생태계에 유입되어 있는 외래거북류의 현황 파악과 동시에 이들을 효과적으로 관리하기 위한 방안을 수립의 중요한 근거가 될 것이다.

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