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http://dx.doi.org/10.11614/KSL.2017.50.3.286

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

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)
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Korean Journal of Ecology and Environment / v.50, no.3, 2017 , pp. 286-294 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
reptile; exotic turtles; distribution; urban;
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