This study compared and analyzed fish communities and mortality rates based on different survey methods (mesh size and retrieval frequency) of stationary nets, which are actively used in freshwater fish surveys in Korea, and proposed an appropriate survey method. Field surveys were conducted on the mainstream of the Nakdong River from May to June 2022 through a total of 10 times of fyke net surveys. The number of species and individuals collected varied significantly depending on the mesh size of the net (5 mm vs. 15 mm) (P<0.001), and larger species with an average total length of over 9 cm were mainly collected in the 15 mm mesh. However, the number of species (P=0.684) and individuals (P=0.100) collected did not show statistically significant differences depending on retrieval frequency (once/24 hours vs. twice/24 hours). In contrast, the mortality rate of fish differed based on all survey methods (mesh size, P<0.001; retrieval frequency, P<0.05), with mortality decreasing as the mesh size increased and retrieval frequency increased. Fyke nets are one of the standard fishing gears used in freshwater fish research in Korea, and to ensure species diversity, it is recommended to maintain the current standard mesh size of 5 mm. However, reducing the current 48-hour deployment time or increasing the retrieval frequency could lower the mortality rate. Furthermore, future research should focus on the differences in fish communities based on the combination of fishing gears commonly used in Korea to improve fish survey methodologies suitable for domestic freshwater environments.

Recently, Korean government has incorporated the assessment and restoration of river continuity as a key component of its integrated water management policy. While, methodologies for evaluating discontinuities and degradation, as well as the procedures for assessment and restoration, have been developed and proposed, there is a need for further improvement. Therefore, further research is required to establish a conceptual framework for continuity specific to domestic river ecosystems and to formulate appropriate assessment methods and restoration strategies. In this study we conduct a comparative analysis of the concepts, restoration approaches, and comprehensive evaluation methods for river continuity as proposed by Japan, the United States, and the European Union (EU), all of which have long-standing frameworks for river continuity assessment and restoration projects. Each country demonstrates distinct objectives and guidelines: Japan emphasizes habitat continuity within the context of river and watershed continuity, the United States integrates continuity as a tool for watershed management, and the EU prioritizes biodiversity conservation by advocating for the removal of artificial barriers and promoting the restoration of free-flowing rivers (FFR). By investigating these international examples, this study provides insights that can guide the development of long-term strategies and evaluation criteria for securing aquatic ecosystem continuity in Korea.

This study presents a fine scale distribution of the endangered species, Odontobutis obscura, through field surveys and literature reviews. Using the mark-recapture method, the population size in major habitats was determined. Field surveys conducted on 18 streams in Geoje Island revealed that the O. obscura was only found in the main streams and tributaries of the Sanyang, Gucheon, and Buchun Streams, which are part of the Sanyang Stream watershed. The O. obscura exhibited relative abundances ranging from 0.5% to 35.3% at different locations, with certain spots showing higher relative abundances (18.8% to 35.3%), indicating major habitat areas. A review of six literature studies confirmed the presence of the O. obscura, although there were differences in occurrence status depending on the purpose, scope, and duration of the studies. Combining the results of field and literature surveys, it was found that the O. obscura inhabits the main and tributary streams of the Sanyang, Gucheon, and Buchun Streams, from the upper to lower reaches. Currently, the O. obscura population in the Sanyang Stream watershed maintains a stable habitat, but its limited distribution range suggests potential issues such as genetic diversity deficiency in the long term. The population size of the O. obscura was confirmed at two specific locations, with densities of 0.5 to 1.5 individuals per m2. The average movement distance from the release point was 13.1 m, indicating the limited mobility characteristic of ambush predators. Understanding the distribution and population size of endangered species is the first step towards their conservation and protection. Based on this information, further research could significantly contribute to the conservation of the O. obscura.

This study analyzed the monitoring results of fishways at 16 weirs constructed on four large Rivers to provide data helpful for the operation and management of fishways. The average utilization rate of the fishways at the weirs was confirmed to be 64.9%. When comparing the dominant species in the mainstream and fishway monitoring results, differences were observed in 9 weirs (56.3%). This indicated that the species prevalent in the mainstream were not necessarily the ones most frequently using the fishways. The average number of individuals using the fishways per day was 336. When classifying the fish species using the fishway by life type, 92.3% were primary freshwater fish, and migratory species accounted for only 5.6%. Analysis based on the season of fishway usage revealed that an average or higher number of fish species used the fishways from May to October, with the highest number of individual users occurring from June to August. Between May and July, 80% of the fish species using the fishways were in their spawning period, while during other season, less than 40% were species that move during the spawning period. The fishways that showed a significant alignment between the spawning period and the fishway passage period were Rhinogobius brunneus, Leiocassis nitidus, Squalidus chankaensis tsuchigae, Pseudogobio esocinus, Acheilognathus rhombeus, and Pungtungia herzi, in that order. When comparing the fishway monitoring results of the Gangjeong-Goryeong Weir and the Dalseong Weir with the upper part water level of the weir, both the number of fish species and individuals using the fishway showed positive correlations with the upper part water level of the weir. This suggests that a higher water level of the weir increases the inflow discharge within the fishway, leading to increased use by fish (number of individuals in Gangjeong-Goryeong Weir, P<0.001; number of species in Dalseong Weir, P<0.05). This study summarized and analyzed the results of fishway monitoring at 16 weirs built on four large Rivers, considering fishway efficiency, operation and management, monitoring period, and regulation of water level in the upper part of the weir. It is thought that this will help understand the status of fish use in fishways on large River and aid the construction, operation, and management of fishways in the future.

Freshwater jellyfish, a type of jellyfish exclusively found in freshwater, has a limited number of species but is found globally. However, their ecology and causes of occurrence are largely unknown. Therefore, understanding the distribution of polyps, which produce the larvae of freshwater jellyfish, can provide important data for comprehending their ecology. This study aims to explore the COI gene of freshwater jellyfish using environmental DNA from the microbial film in the Miho River system. Among the 12 survey points in the Miho River watershed, genetic material of freshwater jellyfish was detected in 8 points, mainly located upstream near reservoirs. These genetic materials were identified as genes of the well-known freshwater jellyfish species, Craspedacusta sowerbii. Notably, the C. sowerbii genes found in the Miho River watershed survey points were closely related to a species previously discovered in Italy. Consequently, utilizing environmental DNA to explore the genetic traces of freshwater jellyfish enables rapid screening of areas with a high likelihood of freshwater jellyfish occurrence. This approach is deemed to provide crucial information for understanding the distribution and ecology of freshwater jellyfish in Korea.

Estuary is important in terms of biodiversity because it has the characteristics of transition waters, created by the mixing of fresh- and seawater. The estuarine water circulation provides a variety of habitats with different environments by inducing gradients in the chemical and physical environment, such as water quality and river bed structure, which are ultimately the main factors influencing biological community composition. If the water circulation is interrupted, the loss of brackish areas and the interception of migration of biological communities will lead to changes in the spatial distribution of biodiversity. In this study, among the sites covered by the Estuary Aquatic Ecosystem Health Assessment, we selected study sites where changes in biodiversity can be assessed by spatial gradient from the upper reaches of the river to the lower estuarine area. The α-, γ- and β-diversity of diatom, benthic macroinvertebrates, and fish communities were calculated, and they were divided into open and closed estuary data and compared to determine the trends in biodiversity variation due to estuarine circulation. As results, all communities showed higher γ-diversity at open estuary sites. The benthic macroinvertebrate community showed a clear difference between open and closed estuaries in β-diversity, consequently the estuarine transects were considered as a factor that decreases spatial heterogeneity of their diversity among sites. The biodiversity trends analyzed in this study will be used to identify estuaries with low γ- and β-diversity by community, providing a useful resource for further mornitoring and management to maintain estuarine health.

Fish assemblage of total 325 of Korean peninsula estuaries were surveyed to analyze the characteristics of community structure and diversity by sea areas for three years from 2016 to 2018. The scale (stream width) of Korean estuaries were various (14~3,356 m), and 68.9% of all estuaries showed salinity of less than 2 psu. Total 149 species classified into 52 families of fish were identified, and the dominant and sub-dominant species were Tribolodon hakonensis (relative abundance, RA, 12.5%) and Mugil cephalus (RA, 9.5%), respectively. The estuary of the Korean Peninsula had different physical and chemical habitat environments depending on the sea area, and accordingly, fish community structure also showed statistically significant differences (PERMANOVA, Pseudo-F=26.69, P=0.001). In addition, the NMDS (nonmetric multidimensional scaling) results showed the patterns that indicating fish community difference by sea areas, even though low community similarity within sea area (SIMPER, 21.79~26.39%). The estuaries of east sea areas were distinguished from the others in the aspects of which, the higher importance of migratory fishes and endangered species, and that of brackish species were characterized at south sea estuaries. However, the estuaries of west sea showed higher importance of species that have a relation with freshwater (primary freshwater species, exotic species), which is the result that associating with the lower salinity of west sea estuaries because of the high ratio of closed estuaries (78.2%). The SIMPER analysis, scoring the contribution rates of species to community similarity, also showed results corresponding to the tendency of different fish community structures according to each sea area. So far, In Korea, most studies on fish communities in estuaries have been conducted in a single estuary unit, which made it difficult to understand the characteristics of estuaries at the national level, which are prerequisite for policy establishment. In present study, we are providing fish community structure characteristics of Korean estuaries in a national scale, including diversity index, habitat salinity ranges of major species, distribution of migratory species. We are expecting that our results could be utilized as baseline information for establishing management policies or further study of Korean estuaries.

This study was conducted on October 23, 2020 at the Cheongpyeong Reservoir located in Seorakmyeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, and analyzed the horizontal and vertical distribution patterns of fish based on data obtained using fishfinder. The total surface area of fishfinder survey conducted was 782,853 m2, and where the water depth (WD) ranges from 10 m to 12 m is widest which 31.7% of total surface area. As a result of the heat map analysis, fish density was highest at right bank under the Gapyeong-bridge, but there was no specific pattern in horizontal distribution of fish. As a result of vertical distribution of fish analysis, 86.6% of fishes are observed at below 6 m of the fish depth (FD, distance from water surface to fish). As a result of the relative height (RH, water depth-distance from bottom to fish ratio) analysis, there was a tendency that fishes are distributed in near surface area more as the WD increased. This tendency could have various reasons such as water temperature gradient along the water depth, and further studies are required for detailed explanation.

본 연구는 환경부 멸종위기야생생물 1급으로 지정되어 있는 남방동사리의 분포와 서식지 특성을 확인하였다. 조사는 남방동사리의 주요 서식지로 알려져 있는 산양천 수계 (산양천, 구천천, 유입 지천)에서 이루어졌으며, 2016년 4월과 8월에 현장조사가 이루어졌다. 조사 결과 산양천 하류 S1~S3 지점을 제외한 전체 지점에서 남방동사리의 서식이 확인되었다. 서식 범위가 유입지천의 최상류에서 염도의 영향을 받지 않는 산양천 최하류까지이며, 남방동사리가 1차담수어이기 때문에 염도가 서식에 가장 큰 제한 요인이었다. 이외 서식처 및 산란처로 활용되는 하상구조가 중요한 요인으로 확인되었으며, 서식이 확인된 모든 지점에서 작은돌 (cobble) 크기 이상이 50% 이상을 차지하였다. 남방동사리의 상세한 분포지역이 본 연구에서 처음 보 고가 될 정도로 국내 서식하는 남방동사리에 대한 연구가 매우 부족하다. 따라서, 이러한 남방동사리의 보호 전략을 마련하기 위해서는 남방동사리의 생리, 생태에 대한 과학 적인 연구가 이루어질 필요성이 있다.

The accurate estimation of fish assemblages is highly dependent on the sampling gear used for sampling. We used data from 15 sampling sites along the Nakdong River, which is a large river in South Korea, to identify differences in assemblages and sizes of freshwater fishes collected with either cast nets or gill nets, the two most commonly used sampling gear in South Korea. The two gears differed in the fish assemblages they captured, with more species caught by gill nets. Further, due to its tighter mesh size, the cast net caught significantly smaller fishes than the gill nets (independent t-test, p<0.05). We found the cast net to be appropriate for species that inhabit shallow (less than 2 m) and open water, but inappropriate for deep water, habitats with plant beds, and nocturnal species. Thus, cast net sampling is not efficient in a large river environment, and a combination of sampling methods is more suitable for understanding fish assemblages in such habitats. In general, appropriate selection of fishing methods to specific habitats is necessary to improve data quality and minimize the misrepresentation of environmental conditions.

본 연구는 wadeable stream (1차~4차 하천)을 대상으로 보의 유·무에 따른 어류군집의 차이를 분석하였다. 하천의 규모에 따른 차이를 분석하기 위해서 하천차수로 구분 하여 보의 유·무가 어류군집에 영향을 미치는지를 파악하였으며, 3차와 4차 하천에서 어류군집의 차이가 확인되었다 (P<0.005, PERMANOVA). 보의 유·무에 따라 총 출현 종수, 총 출현 개체수, 종 풍부도와 같은 요인들이 차이를 나타냈으며, 외래종, 고유종, 보호종 개체수의 경우 차이를 나타 내지 않았다. SIMPER 분석을 통해서 어류군집 차이에 주로 기여하는 종을 분석한 결과 해당 차수의 하천에 우점적으로 나타나는 피라미 (Zacco platypus), 참갈겨니 (Zacco koreanus), 돌고기 (Pungtungia herzi)와 같은 보편종으로 확인되었다 (contribution>5%). 이들 종은 모두 보가 있는 지점에 서 평균 상대풍부도가 높게 나타났으며, 보로 인해 변화된 환경이 이들 종에 대해서 주요 서식처를 제공하는 것으로 판단되었다. 본 연구는 전국 범위에서 보가 어류군집에 미치는 영향을 분석하여 경향성을 제시하였으며, 이러한 결과는 향후 보의 관리를 위한 연구에 효과적으로 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

본 연구에서는 멸종위기종이 서식하는 4개 하천 (금강, 지천, 황지천, 섬진강)에서 환경유전자 (environmental DNA, eDNA)와 보편적 어구를 이용한 조사 방법을 적용하여 지점별 종 다양성을 확인하고, 이를 통해 eDNA의 활용을 고찰 하였다. eDNA 조사를 통해서 확인된 종 수는 지점 평균 (± 표준편차) 19종 (±4.4)이며, 이는 어구를 이용한 정량 조사의 10종 (±4.8)과 비교하여 높게 나타났다. 대부분의 지점에서 eDNA 조사가 어구를 이용한 조사보다 효율이 높게 나타났다. 반면 eDNA 조사 결과 고유종 및 근연종에 대해서 동정의 오류가 확인되어, universal primer (MiFish primer set)에 대한 국내 적용의 한계를 확인하였다. 또한 멸종위기종의 서식 여부도 일부 종에 대해서 eDNA 조사 결과가 현장 조사 및 문헌과의 차이를 보였다. 현재 개발된 universal primer는 국내에서 서식하는 모든 담수종의 서식을 확인 하는 데 있어서 결과의 신뢰성을 담보할 수 없기 때문에 universal primer의 보완 및 개발이 필요하며, 멸종위기종과 같은 특정종의 서식 확인을 위해서는 종특이적 마커 개발을 통한 적용이 고려되어야 한다. 마지막으로 eDNA의 현장 조사 방법에 대한 매뉴얼이 개발될 경우, 수생태계 조사에 대한 활용성이 증대될 수 있을 것이다.

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.

The aim of this study was to assess the interaction between Daphnia similis and various organisms related to the rice paddy ecosystem. We selected several organisms that are likely to prey on D. similis and evaluate predation rate as well as responses of D. similis to the chemical compounds exuded by these organisms. As a result of predation experiment, larval dragonfly (Anax parthenope) and Triops longicaudatus were clearly shown decreasing abundances of D. similis. Especially, Triops longicaudatus was observed higher feeding rates on D. similis than larval dragonfly. Chemical compounds from the vertebrates such as fish (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, Pseudorasbora parva, Micropterus salmoides) and tadpole of frog (Rana nigromaculata) did not affect the life history of Daphnia. However, a potential predatory fish P. parva induced significantly longer tail spine in Daphnia. In addition, among the invertebrates (T. longicaudatus, A. Parthenope, Micronecta spp., Palaemon paucidens), chemical compounds exuded by T. longicaudatus induced shorter body and significantly longer tail spine in D. similis.

To secure water resources, dams are normally constructed on the upper - middle part of streams, and it generates physical disturbances such as habitat alteration and stream fragmentation. Such construction can restrict movement of aquatic organisms, especially for freshwater fish which is one of top predator in aquatic ecosystem, and cause genetic fragmentation and community change. In this study, to investigate impact of habitat alteration after dam construction on freshwater fish, we monitored fish community changes, and compared fish fauna between dam reservoir and inflows. Additionally, movement characteristics and habitat boundaries of four species were identified by radio telemetry method. The study was conducted in the Gunwi Dam which was constructed in December 2010. Radio telemetry was applied to Pungtungia herzi, Zacco platypus (living lotic and lentic), Silurus asotus (lentic preferred species) and Zacco koreanus (lotic preferred species). The number of species was remarkably decreased (4 family, 10 species) comparing with before the dam construction (7 family, 15 species). Specifically, Coreoleuciscus splendidus, Niwaella multifasciata, Liobagrus mediadiposalis, Coreoperca herzi and Odontobutis platycephala that inhabit in the lotic environment were not collected in the study area. A total of 8 species were caught in both the dam reservoir and tributaries except 2 species (C. auratus and S. asotus). Sorenson’s similarity between the reservoir and its tributaries was high (0.842). All of the radio tagged species stayed in the reservoir except S. asotus which moved to the tributary. These species mainly utilized the shallow littoral zone as a habitat. These results could be useful as a baseline data for efficient management of fishes in lakes.

쏘가리는 국내 주요 경제성 어종이며 방류 및 복원사업의 대상 어종 중 하나이다. 본 연구는 금강의 보 설치구간에서 쏘가리의 이동 특성 및 서식처 범위 등을 평가하기 위해 Radio telemetry를 이용하여 연구를 실시하였다. 연구 결과 산란기에 방류한 개체들의 경우 방류 즉시 상류로 10 km 이상 소상하였지만, 비 산란기에 방류한 개체들은 2개체를 제외한 모든 개체들이 방류 지점으로부터 400 m 이내에서 정착하였다 (Ss11, 3.2 km; Ss 15, 1.4 km). 산란기에 상류로 소상한 개체들이 정착한 지점의 서식처 특성은 기존에 알려진 쏘가리의 산란장 특성과 유사하게 나타났으며, 현재 퇴적이 진행되고 있는 상태였다. 쏘가리가 감지는 수변부에서 높은 비율로 나타났으며, 이는 수변부에 큰 돌이 많이 분포하는 것, 쏘가리가 주로 돌 틈에 숨어서 서식하는 특성과 관련이 있는 것으로 판단된다. 쏘가리의 개체 특성과 이동거리와의 상관관계 분석 결과 무게와 비대지수가 이동거리와 양의 상관관계를 보였으며 성별과 크기는 이동거리와 관련이 없는 것으로 나타났다. 일주기 이동범위 분석 결과 214.94 m2~3,257.19 m2로 나타났으며 주로 수변부에 국한되어 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 이와 같은 결과는 쏘가리 방류사업, 혹은 복원에 유용한 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

새만금호는 새만금 간척사업을 통해 2006년에 완공된 인공 호로 현재 담수화가 진행되고 있다. 본 연구는 새만금호 내의 염도 별 어류분포를 확인하여 담수화가 진행되고 있는 새만금호의 어류분포 변화 예측에 도움이 되는 자료를 마련하고자 실시하였다. 어류조사는 새만금 호내 10지점에 대해 총 4회에 걸쳐(2012년 2월~10월) 어류군집과 염도를 조사하였다. 조사결과 전체지점에서 총 34과 71종이 채집되었으며, 우점종은 Thryssa kammalensis (16.1%), 아우점종은 Konosirus punctatus (12.8%)로 새만금호내 해양성 어류의 우점현상을 나타냈다. Bray-Curtis Cluster 분석을 실시한 결과 어류는 4개(A=St. 1, 6, B=St. 2, 3, 7, 8, C=St. 4, 9, 10, D=St. 5)의 그룹으로 구분되었다. Cluster 구분에 따른 지점별 평균 염도는 A=0.2 psu, B=14.2 psu, C=19.5 psu, D=23.5 psu로 차이를 보였으며, 그룹별 1차 담수어, 주연어, 해산어의 비율이 차이가 나타나 4개 그룹의 어류 분포는 염도에 따라 종의 구성이 달라지는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

본 연구는 하구둑이 설치되지 않은 섬진강의 어류군집 특성을 파악하고자 섬진강 본류 구간을 16지점으로 구분하여 2010년부터 2012년까지 현장조사를 실시하였다. 총 17과 54종의 어류가 채집되었고 잉어과에 속하는 어류가 우점적으로 분포하였으며 피라미(Zacco platypus; Relative abundance, RA: 47.8%)가 우점종으로 나타났다. 총 17종의 한국고유종(31.5%)이 채집되었으며 이는 한반도 담수어의 고유화 빈도인 22.5~25.9%와 비교하여 높게 나타났다. 외래종의 상대풍부도(1.1%)는 낮게 나타 났으나 문헌연구를 통한 비교시 상대적으로 높게 나타 났다 (2002, 0.0%; 2009, 0.4%). 군집 분석 결과 해수의 영향을 받는 하류의 세 지점(St.1~St.3)은 다양도 및 균등도가 높게 나타났고, 반면 순수 담수역에 위치한 St.4~St.16에서는 피라미가 우점적으로 출현하여 전반적으로 우점도가 높게 나타났다. 섬진강에서 해수어, 주연어, 경제성 어종 및 다양도 지수가 낙동강, 영산강, 금강과 비교하여 높게 나타났으며, 이러한 섬진강의 풍부한 어족자원과 안정된 어류 군집을 유지하기 위해 보존될 가치가 있으며, 이를 위한 지속적인 모니터링이 필요하다

수생태계에서 외래종의 문제는 국내뿐만 아니라 국제적으로도 많은 문제를 야기하고 있다. 배스의 경우 높은 포식압으로 수생태계 내에서 상당한 교란 요인으로 작용하고 있으며, 환경부에서 위해종으로 선정되어 관리 받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 위해종인 배스가 국내토착종인 붕어의 개체군에 미치는 영향을 파악하였다. 조사는 총 7지역의 저수지에서 시행하였으며, 배스의 유무에 따라 붕어의 길이분포와 길이무게 상관관계를 분석하였다. 연구결과 배스가 서식하는 지역의 붕어 개체군은 1년생 이하 치어의 비율이 전반적으로 높지 않았고 오히려 2년생 이상의 큰 개체의 비율이 높게 나타났다. 반면 배스가 서식하지 않는 호소의 붕어 개체군은 1년생 이하의 비율이 높게 나타나 일반적인 성장 패턴을 보였다. 또한 배스의 직접적인 먹이가 되는 1년생 이하의(160 mm 이하) 붕어개체를 대상으로 길이-무게 상관관계 분석 결과 배스가 서식하지 않는 호소에서 매개변수 b값이 2.909, 배스가 서식하는 호소에서는 매개변수 b값이 3.100로 나타나 배스가 존재하는 환경에서 붕어의 무게가 상대적으로 더 빠르게 증가하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 배스의 포식에 직접적으로 영향을 받는 호소내 개체군이 생존을 위해 상대적으로 빠른 성장 전략을 사용한 것으로 사료되었으며, 이와 같은 현상은 붕어뿐만 아니라 국내 토착하는 다른종에서도 유사하게 확인될 것으로 판단된다.