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The Distribution and Diversity of Freshwater Fishes in Korean Peninsula

한반도 담수어류의 분포와 다양성

  • Received : 2018.01.05
  • Accepted : 2018.03.15
  • Published : 2018.03.31
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Abstract

A recent topic of interest within ecology is ecosystem services that are importantly connected with biodiversity. Biodiversity is a fundamental component of ecological studies and has been the subject of many studies worldwide. However, studies on the diversity and distribution of freshwater fish were not undertaken in earnest until 2000, and the number of internationally available studies is therefore still limited. In this study, we used data from "The Survey and Evaluation of Aquatic Ecosystem Health (hereafter SEAEH)" within the framework of which whole water systems on the Korean peninsula are annually monitored to investigate and determine the current status of the diversity and distribution of freshwater fish, as well as to elucidate major factors impacting freshwater fish. A total of 130 species from 28 families were identified at around 953 sites in the SEAEH investigation of 2014. The species Zacco platypus (relative abundance: 28.2%) and Z. koreanus (19.3%) were identified as the most abundant species on the Korean peninsula, and besides these 20 endangered species, 51 endemic species and 4 exotic species were also collected. Highest (96 species) and lowest (72 species) diversity were identified in the Han River Watershed and the Yeongsan/Seomjin River Watershed, respectively. The mean endemic rate was 32.7%, which is higher than the previous rate determined in 1995. The exotic species Micropterus salmoides, Lepomis macrochirus and Carassius cuvieri were found in the whole river system except north Yeongdong, whereas Oreochromis niloticus occurred only at three sites due to the cold water temperatures in winter. Totally, 28 species were found to be translocated to different water systems not connected with known original habitats, most translocations occurring in the Nakdong River and the Yeongdong region. Among the translocated species, Opsariichthys uncirostris amurensis, and Erythroculter erythropterus were dominantly distributed in the mid- to lower reaches of Nakdong River where they may be harmful to the native fish assemblages due to their strong predation. The construction of weirs in connection with the "4 River Project" generated changes in fish assemblages before, during and after the project, resulting in altered habitat condition. Especially, a decrease in the number of endemic species and an increase in the abundance of lentic species were seen. Human-induced global warming will allow exotic species requiring high water temperatures to adapt to the environmental conditions of the Korean peninsula, which may enhance the diversity of native fishes and create changes in distribution. For the establishment of realistic and efficient management and protection strategies for Korean freshwater fish, SEAEH, which produces fundamental and quantitative data for Korean streams, is an important and necessary tool.

최근 생물 다양성이 생태계의 기능과 서비스 측면에서 강조되면서 생물 분류군별 다양성 및 분포 파악에 대한 연구가 중요한 이슈가 되고 있다. 국내 담수어류의 분포 및 다양성에 관한 연구는 2000년대에 들어서서 본격적으로 수행되고 있으나 아직까지도 전국적인 분포 및 다양성에 대한 분석은 이루어지지 않고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 한반도 남한지역 전 수계를 대상으로 동시에 모니터링하는 "수생태계 현황 조사 및 건강성 평가"의 자료를 활용하여 국내에 서식하는 담수어류의 분포 및 다양성을 파악하고, 더불어 국내 담수어류의 다양성에 영향을 줄 수 있는 주요 요인들을 제시하였다. 전국 953개 지점에 대한 수생태계 건강성 조사 (2014년 결과 활용) 결과 총 28과 130종의 담수어류가 서식하는 것으로 확인되었다. 전체 지점에서 우점종은 피라미 (Zacco platypus, 상대풍부도, 28.2%)와 참갈겨니(Zacco koreanus, 19.3%)였으며, 20종의 멸종위기종, 51종의 고유종, 4종의 외래종이 출현하였다. 대권역별 비교 시 한강 대권역에서 가장 많은 96종이 확인되어 다양성이 높았으며, 영산/섬진강 대권역에서 가장 적은 72종이 확인되어 다양성이 낮게 나타났다. 본 연구에서 파악된 수계별 평균 고유화 빈도는 32.7%였고 이는 과거 결과와 비교하여 증가한 수치였다. 외래종인 배스 (Micropterus salmoides), 블루길 (Lepomis macrochirus), 떡붕어 (Carassius cuvieri)는 동해안 수계를 제외한 전역에 확산되어 분포하는 것으로 나타났으며, 나일틸라피아 (Oreochromis niloticus)는 3지점에서만 출현하여 현재까지 국내 수계에 적응하지 못한 것으로 파악되었다. 또한 28종의 이입종이 확인되었고 이들의 대부분은 낙동강 및 영동지역 수계로의 이입이었다. 이 중 끄리 (Opsariichthys uncirostris amurensis), 강준치 (Erythroculter erythropterus)는 낙동강 중 하류에서 우점적으로 출현할 만큼 확산이 이루어졌으며, 이들은 외래종 못지 않은 포식압으로 이입된 수계에 영향을 미치고 있을 것으로 판단된다. 또한 4대강 공사로 인해 공사 전/중/후의 어류군집이 달라진 것이 확인되었는데, 특히 물리적인 서식 환경의 변화로 인해 고유종의 감소와 정수성 어종의 증가가 확인되었다. 인간의 직접적인 영향과 더불어 간접영향으로 나타나는 지구온난화는 장기적으로 국내 수계에 현재까지 적응하지 못한 외래종들의 정착을 가능하게 하면서 담수어류 다양성 및 분포 변화를 가속화 시킬 것으로 예상된다. 따라서 국내 상황에 맞는 실질적이면서 효과적인 담수어류의 관리 및 보호 방안 수립이 이루어져야 하며, 이러한 측면에서 전국을 토대로 기초적이고 정량적인 자료가 도출되는 "수생태계 현황 조사 및 건강성 평가"와 같은 연구가 중요하게 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

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