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.

Abstract
 서 론
 재료 및 방 법
 결 과
  1. 한국으로 유입된 외래거북의 종 특성
  2. 저수지 유형에 따른 외래거북의 분포 특성
  3. 서식지 환경에 따른 분포 특성
 고 찰
 적 요
 REFERENCES

• 구교성(강원대학교 생물학과) | Koo, Kyo Soung (Department of Biology, Kangwon National University) Corresponding Author
• 권세라(강원대학교 생물학과)
• 도민석(경희대학교 생물학과) | Min Seock Do (Department of Biology, Kyung Hee University)
• 김수환(국립생태원) | Suhwan Kim (National Environment Research)