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http://dx.doi.org/10.11626/KJEB.2021.39.1.068

Current status of fish fauna and Zacco platypus population in the Cheonggyecheon stream  

Wang, Ju Hyoun (Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Science & Engineering, Sangji University)
Choi, Won Sub (Department of Biological Science, College of Science & Engineering, Sangji University)
Choi, Jun Kil (Department of Biological Science, College of Science & Engineering, Sangji University)
Lee, Hwang Goo (Department of Biological Science, College of Science & Engineering, Sangji University)
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Korean Journal of Environmental Biology / v.39, no.1, 2021 , pp. 68-80 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to present the current status of exotic fish species, invasive species, and dominant species inhabiting the Cheonggyecheon stream. We conducted three samplings from April to October 2019. A total of 2,045 individuals from 27 species belonging to nine fish families were collected. There were five Korean endemic species (18.5%) including Coreoleuciscus splendidus, Sarcocheilichthys nigripinnis morii, Squalidus gracilis majimae, Zacco koreanus, and Odontobutis interrupta in the Cheonggyecheon stream. The dominant species was Zacco platypus (62.4%) and the subdominant species was Z. koreanus (9.8%). The length-weight analysis of the dominant species Z. platypus population showed a regression coefficient b of 3.3434 and a condition factor(k) of 0.0026, with a positive slope. The growth state of the Z. platypus population was identified as being in a very favorable condition. The Cheonggyecheon stream is considered to be an appropriate habitat for the Z. platypus population. Since the restoration, The Cheonggyecheon stream has had continuous problems due to the introduction of exotic species and invasive species and in this study, exotic species, Gyrinocheilus aymonier var.(gold type), and invasive species, Coreoleuciscus splendidus, which have not previously been reported in the Cheonggyecheon stream, appeared. Therefore, it is deemed necessary to prepare continuous publicity and management measures to prevent exotic species and invasive species from inhabiting the Cheonggyecheon stream.
Keywords
exotic species; invasive species; dominant species of Zacco platypus;
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