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http://dx.doi.org/10.13047/KJEE.2016.30.3.353

Distributional Characteristics of Benthic Macroinvertebrates and Freshwater Fish in Seonun Stream, South Korea  

Jung, Sang-Woo (Research and Promotion Division, National Science Museum)
Han, Jeong-Ho (Research and Promotion Division, National Science Museum)
Bae, Yeon-Jae (Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University)
Paek, Woon-Kee (Research and Promotion Division, National Science Museum)
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Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology / v.30, no.3, 2016 , pp. 353-368 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study surveyed the diversity and distributional characteristics of benthic macroinvertebrates and freshwater fish during the period from April to October, 2015 in Seonun Mountain Provincial Park. As a result, a total of 78 species of benthic macroinvertebrates belonging to 50 families, 16 orders, and four phyla were observed in Seonun stream; additionally, 25 species of freshwater fish belonging to six families were identified in all the investigated sites. Among benthic macroinvertebrates, Ephemeroptera(13 spp.: 22.81%) was the largest group in terms of species richness. In the FFGs, gathering-collectors(30 spp.: 36.14%) were relatively larger as represented by Ephemeroptera that usually inhabit fast flowing streams. In the HOGs, clingers(23 spp.: 29.49%) and burrowers(17 spp.: 21.79%) were the dominant groups. For both EPT ratio and ESB index, site 8 appeared to be the highest with 44.44% and 72 marks respectively, while the sites 4 and 9 showed relatively lower rates and indices. According to the results of evaluation, site 8 needs to be designated as the highest protection area while the sites 4 and 9 may be designated as target areas for preferential improvement. According to the analysis of fish community, the dominant species was Zacco teminchkii(333 inds.: 36.80%), and the dominant index was the lowest(0.24) and diversity index was the highest(1.81) at site 8, which therefore represents a stable freshwater fish community. In this survey, six Korean endemic species were identified: Ephemera separigata, Neoperla coreensis, Rhodeus uyekii, Squalidus gracilis majimae, Microphysogobio yaluensis, and Iksookimia koreensis. Also, three species belonging to the management of exportable group(Davidius lunatus, E. separigara, N. coreenis) were observed. Two habitat specific species: Thraulus grandis and Anguilla marmorata, were found for the first time in Gochang area and marked on the Korean distribution map through discussion.
Keywords
SEONUM MOUNTAIN; Thraulus grandis; Anguilla marmorata; SPECIES DIVERSITY;
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