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Report on the Large Population and Habitat Status of Endangered Species, Mauremys reevesii Gray 1831 (Reptilia; Testudines; Geoemydidae) in South Korea

한국 내 멸종위기종 남생이 Mauremys reevesii Gray 1831 (Reptilia; Testudines; Geoemydidae)의 집단 서식 및 서식지 현황 보고

  • Received : 2019.03.12
  • Accepted : 2019.06.23
  • Published : 2019.08.31
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Abstract

In this study, we investigated the habitat characteristics of a reservoir in Gyeongju City, Gyeongbuk, in which a large group of Mauremys reevesii (endangered species Class II and natural monument No. 453 in Korea) was discovered. We examined the biotic and abiotic factors that directly and indirectly threaten the survival of M. reevesii within the habitat. The reservoir where M. reevesii was discovered was built for agriculture and surrounded by submerged trees, dam, forests, reeds, and farmland (paddy field). All of the M. reevesii were found only in the submerged trees on the north side of the reservoir. We found 28 M. reevesii (8 juveniles) and 21 M. reevesii (16 juveniles) from field surveys on May 10th and August 9th, 2018, respectively. A number of red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) and American bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana), which threaten the survival of M. reevesii, were also found in and around the reservoir. Moreover, there were signs of excavation of cultural asset, chemical fertilizer, and household garbage, all of which are considered to be major threats to the survival of M. reevesii, all over the reservoir. Newborn turtles in this year were not observed. However, we estimated that natural breeding had sufficiently occurred since we observed many young turtles in the reservoir. Furthermore, the presence of young T. s. elegans individuals can be a persistent problem for M. reevesii as they are competing species. In conclusion, in-situ conservation method should be considered for protecting the endangered turtle and their habitat.

본 연구에서는 멸종위기 야생생물 II급이자 천연기념물(453호)인 한국산 남생이 Mauremys reevesii가 집단으로 발견된 경북 경주시 내 저수지의 특성을 파악하였다. 또한 서식지 내에서 남생이의 생존에 직 간접으로 위협이 되는 생물 및 비생물적 요인들을 조사하였다. 남생이가 집단으로 발견된 지역은 농업용으로 관리 중인 저수지이다. 서식지 주변에는 수몰나무 지대, 석축, 산림, 갈대밭, 농경지(논)가 형성되어 있었다. 저수지 내 모든 남생이들은 저수지 북면에 형성되어 있는 수몰나무지에서만 발견되었다. 2018년 5월 10일과 8월 9일에 걸친 현지 조사에서 발견된 남생이의 수는 각각 28 개체와 21 개체였다. 남생이에게 위협이 되는 붉은귀거북과 황소개구리가 서식지 주변에서 다수 발견되었다. 문화재 발굴 작업, 화학 비료 그리고 생활 쓰레기가 저수지 곳곳에서 발견되었으며, 이는 남생이에게 큰 위협요인이 될 것으로 추정된다. 당해 연도 태어난 개체들은 확인되지 않았지만 아성체들이 다수 발견된 것을 고려하면 자연 번식이 충분히 이루어지고 있는 것으로 추정된다. 하지만 경쟁종인 붉은귀거북의 아성체 역시 발견되었기 때문에 남생이에게는 지속적인 문제가 될 수 있다. 연구의 결과를 종합하면, 국내 최대 규모의 남생이 개체군을 보호하기 위한 방법으로는 서식지 내 보전 방법이 적극적으로 고려되어야 할 것으로 판단된다.

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