This study assessed the genetic outcomes of reintroducing Zacco koreanus into the Bongseonsa Stream by comparing the genetic diversity and population structure of the reintroduced population to those of the original populations from the Jojong and Sudong Streams. The reintroduced population in Bongseonsa Stream retained multiple haplotypes and displayed a mixed genetic composition with the original populations, indicating the reintroduction strategy’s effectiveness. The pairwise genetic differentiation value (FST) suggested that the Jojong Stream population, which is geographically closer and ecologically similar, contributed more to gene flow and potential local adaptation in the reintroduced population. Results from STRUCTURE analysis (K=2) and principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) showed no clear genetic separation among populations, supporting effective genetic integration. However, the relatively small effective population size (Ne) of the reintroduced population raises conserns about potential longterm risks of inbreeding and genetic drift, which could lead to a loss of genetic variation. Overall, the reintroduction successfully established a genetically diverse population in the short term, but continuous monitoring and adaptive management are crucial for maintaining genetic health and ensuring long-term population stability. This study underscores the importance of integrating genetic considerations into freshwater fish restoration programs and provides a reference for developing sustainable population management strategies.

This study aimed to evaluate the habitat stability and biological characteristics of the reintroduced population of Zacco koreanus in the Bongseonsa Stream, comparing it with original populations from the Jojong and Sudong Streams to assess the effectiveness of the restoration. To confirm the stable establishment of the reintroduced population, we analyzed the length-weight relationship, condition factor, length frequency distribution, gonadosomatic index (GSI), and population ratio relative to the competing species, Zacco platypus. We referenced data from previous studies conducted in 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2016, and performed field surveys in 2021 and 2025. The length-weight analysis revealed that the regression coefficient (b value) for the Bongseonsa population consistently exceeded 3.0 in 2015, 2021, and 2025, while the condition factor (K) demonstrated a positive slope. These findings indicate rapid weight gain relative to length growth, suggesting adequate food availability and effective habitat management. Over time, the length-frequency distribution gradually stabilized, and by 2025, the population exhibited a pattern similar to that of natural populations, indicating a stabilization of the life-history structure. Analysis of the GSI showed that the reintroduced population had a higher reproductive capacity than the original population. Following reintroduction, the relative abundance of Z. koreanus consistently increased, while that of the competing species Z. platypus declined. Overall, these findings demonstrate successful establishment of the reintroduced population of Z. koreanus in the Bongseonsa Stream, evidenced by stable growth, high reproductive capacity, and ecological competitiveness. The success of the restoration is attributed to habitat improvements, including enhanced water quality and stream restoration, as well as the introduction of individuals from two distinct source populations. Therefore, the results of this study are expected to provide valuable data for assessing the effectiveness of future fish restoration projects and for developing long-term habitat management strategies.

National parks serve as protected areas that ensure the sustainable use of representative natural ecosystems. In South Korea, approximately 46% of the nation’s total species and 65% of its endangered species inhabit national parks. Comprehensive resource surveys have been conducted every 5 years in accordance with the Natural Parks Act to safeguard these invaluable biological resources. However, species identification in these surveys still largely relies on traditional methods, which are time-consuming and labor-intensive, and often subject to investigator bias. This study investigated freshwater fish communities in stream ecosystems at four national parks-Seoraksan, Woraksan, Deogyusan, and Hallyeohaesang-using environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to evaluate the consistency of its results with those of conventional surveys. A total of 33 fish species (five orders, 11 families) were recorded in both methods. eDNA detected 31 species (detection rate: 93.9%), whereas conventional methods identified 22 species (66.7%). However, species richness values were significantly correlated between the two methods. eDNA exhibited higher detection efficiency (88.7-100.0%) across all parks than conventional methods (64.3-72.2%). Six endangered species were identified in total, four of which (66.7%) were detected by eDNA. The results indicate that eDNA metabarcoding provides a more sensitive, efficient, and reliable tool for assessing freshwater fish diversity in national parks than conventional methods. Overall, eDNA offers a valuable complement or potential alternative to conventional survey methods for the long-term monitoring of freshwater fish biodiversity.

The goal of this study was to provide basic data necessary for managing fish in the Seomgang River by confirming diversity of fish species in the Seomgang River and determining the degree of change in fish species through a comparison with earlier related work. Growth rate, obesity level, and temporal and spatial reproductive capacities were analyzed to determine growth characteristics of dominant species. Fish fauna and structure of the fish community were surveyed at three different time points from October of 2020 to August of 2021 at eight sites. In addition, growth characteristics of Zacco platypus from June of 2021 to July of 2022 at four sites were determined. A total of 3,999 individuals, 43 species, and ten families of fish were identified. Among these species, 19 (44.19%) were Korean endemic species and four (9.30%) were endangered species. The dominant species was Z. platypus. Pungtungia herzi was identified as a subdominant species. An analysis of length-weight relationships and condition factor (k) of Z. platypus confirmed a good state of growth. As a result of a frequency analysis of the total length, the life cycle of the Z. platypus population living in the Seomgang River was found to be stable. According to gonadosomatic index (GSI) analysis, the spawning season of Z. platypus was estimated to occur after May, consistent with the literature.

Recently, in relation to climate change, many studies have been conducted to predict the potential habitat area and distribution range of tilapia and the suitability of habitat for each species. Most tilapia are tropical fish that cannot survive at water temperatures below 10 to 12°C, although some tilapia can survive at 6 to 8°C. This study predicted habitable areas and the possibility of spreading of habitat ranges of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus and Oreochromis aureus) known to inhabit domestic streams. Due to climate change, it was found that habitats in the Geum River, Mangyeong River, Dongjin River, Seomjin River, Taehwa River, Hyeongsan River, and the flowing in East Sea were possible by 2050. In addition, it was confirmed that tilapia could inhabit the preferred lentic ecosystem such as Tamjin Lake, Naju Lake, Juam Lake, Sangsa Lake, Jinyang Lake, Junam Reservoir, and Hoedong Reservoir. In particular, in the case of tilapia, which lives in tributaries of the Geumho River, Dalseo Stream, and the Nakdong River, its range of habitat is expected to expand to the middle and lower of the Nakdong River system. Therefore, it is judged that it is necessary to prepare physical and institutional management measures to prevent the spread of the local population where tilapia currently inhabits and to prevent introduction to new habitats.

본 연구는 청계천에 서식하는 어류 서식 현황을 제시하고 피라미 개체군 분석을 통해 청계천의 외래종, 이입종 및 우점종 관리를 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 수행하였다. 어류상 조사는 2019년 4월부터 10월까지 총 3회 실시하였으며, 조사 결과 총 9과 27종 2,045개체가 채집되었다. 한국고유종으로는 쉬리 (Coreoleuciscus splendidus), 중고기 (Sarcocheilichthys nigripinnis morii), 긴몰개 (Squalidus gracilis majimae), 참갈겨니 (Zacco koreanus), 얼룩동사리 (Odontobutis interrupta) 등 5종 (18.5%)이 출현하였다. 청계천의 우점종은 Zacco platypus (62.4%), 아우점종은 Z. koreanus (9.8%)로 확인되었으며, 우점종인 피라미 개체군의 길이 - 무게 분석 결과 회귀계수 b값은 3.3434, 비만도지수 (k)는 0.0026의 양의 기울기로 분석되었다. 따라서 피라미 개체군은 양호한 생육상태를 유지하고 있으며, 청계천은 피라미 개체군이 성장하기에 적합한 서식조건인 것으로 판단된다. 청계천은 복원 이후 지속적인 외래종과 이입종의 유입으로 인해 문제가 발생하고 있으며, 본 조사시에도 기존 청계천 내 서식이 보고되지 않은 외래종 골든알지이터 (Gyrinocheilus aymonier var. (gold type))와 이입종 쉬리 (C. splendidus)의 서식이 확인되었다. 따라서 청계천 내 발생하고 있는 외래종 및 이입종 유입 방지를 위한 지속적인 홍보와 관리방안 마련이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

본 연구는 온배수가 유입되는 대구시 달서천을 대상으로 나일틸라피아의 개체군 특성을 파악하기 위해 2019년 1월부터 11월까지 조사를 실시하였다. 물리적 서식환경 분석 결과 낮은 수심과 자갈, 모래/진흙의 비율이 높은 하상구조를 유지하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이화학적 서식 환경 분석 결과 달서천의 전기전도도 (EC)는 매우 높은 것으로 확인되었다. 기온 및 수온 분석 결과 달서천은 연중 10°C 이상의 수온을 지속적으로 유지하는 것으로 나타났으며, 금호강은 3월부터 10°C 이상의 수온을 유지하는 것으로 확인되었다. 어류상 조사결과 총 8과 20종 4,247개체가 출현하였다. 상대풍부도 분석 결과 나일틸라피아가 1,306개체 (30.75%)로 우점하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 조사 시기별 나일틸라피아 개체수 분석 결과 6월 30일 조사시 급격한 개체수 증가를 보였다. 나일틸라피아 개체군의 길이-무게 분석 결과 회귀계수 b값은 3.1496으로 나타났으며, 비만도지수 (k) 기울기는 0.0025로 양의 기울기로 분석되었다. 조사시기별 달서천의 수온과 나일틸라피아 전장을 비교·분석한 결과 22°C 이상의 수온을 유지하는 5월 29일 조사시 당년생 개체가 출현하였다. 전장빈도 분포 분석 결과 당년생은 0~110 mm, 1년생~2년생은 120~210mm, 2년생 이상의 개체는 >210 mm의 범위로 추정되었다. 나일틸라피아 개체군 생식소중량지수 (GSI) 분석 결과 수컷과 암컷 모두 3월 11일 조사시 중앙값이 가장 높았으며, 3월 이후 중앙값은 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 나일틸라피아의 개체 무게 (BW), 생식소중량 (GS), 생식소중량지수 (GSI) 간의 상관 분석 결과 개체 무게가 유사더라도 암컷 개체의 생식소중량과 생식소중량지수가 더 높은 것으로 분석되었다. 결과적으로 달서천에 서식하고 있는 나일틸라피아 개체군은 온배수로 인해 겨울철에도 생존이 가능하며, 안정적인 생활사를 유지하고 있는 것으로 판단된다. 또한 수온이 10°C 이상으로 상승하는 3월 이후부터는 달서천에서 금호강으로 서식처 이동이 가능할 것으로 예상된다. 따라서 금호강을 중심으로 나일틸라피아 개체군의 서식 분포 파악을 통해 나일틸라피아 개체군 관리 및 담수어류 종다양성 보존을 위한 하천관리 방안 마련이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

본 연구는 4대강 보 설치에 따른 실지렁이류의 분포 특성을 파악하고자 연구를 실시하였다. 현지조사는 2018년 3월부터 10월까지 총 10회 실시하였다. 조사결과 총 18종 35,390 ind. m-2 개체가 출현하였다. Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri (77.1%)이 우점종, Branchiura sowerbyi (9.5%)이 아우점종으로 분석되었다. 건중량 분석결과 총 32.418 g m-2이 계측 되었으며, 각 종별 건중량과 TOC 농도와의 상관 분석 결과 실지렁이, 아가미지렁이와 TOC 농도 간 음의 상관성을 갖는 것으로 나타났다. 실지렁이류와 물리적·이화학적 요인들 간의 다변량 상관분석 결과 퇴적토 깊이, Clay 비율, Silt 비율, Cobble 비율, Pebble 비율, pH, TOC 항목과 상관성을 갖는 것으로 분석되었다 (p<0.05, p<0.01). 조사지역별 실지렁이류 개체수와 퇴적토 깊이 및 Clay의 비율과 비교·분석한 결과 퇴적토의 깊이와 Clay의 비율이 높을수록 개체 수가 많은 것으로 나타났다. 조사시기에 따른 실지렁이류의 개체수, TOC 비교·분석결과 3월부터 10월까지 개체수는 감소하는 경향성을 나타냈으며, TOC는 증가하는 경향성을 갖는 것으로 분석되었다.

The present study is to understand the Bongseonsa stream in the National Arboretum fish fauna variation through comparison with historical data and to evaluate the stream health situated. We performed investigations over three times from April to September 2015. In the survey, 2,960 individuals which belonging to 22 species, 8 families were collected. Dominant species by number was Zacco platypus and subdominant species was Zacco koreanus. Seven Korean endemic species (Squalidus gracilis majimae, Microphysogobio yaluensis, Zacco koreanus, Koreocobitis rotundicausata, etc) were observed and showed a ratio of 36.4%. The community analysis revealed that the structure of fish community in the study sampling sites was instability in having dominance 0.79 (±0.15), diverse 1.21 (±0.60), evenness 0.58 (±0.15) and species richness 1.49 (±0.83). The values in the Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI) was averagely 122.9 (±44.8) in the Bongseonsa stream and this was showed to have favorable habitat surroundings. As a result of tolerance guild analysis, the total number of sensitive species and intermediate species were higher than tolerant species. Analysis was divided into A and B two groups of fiducial 12.25% in Cluster analysis degree of similarity between study sampling sites. Fish Assessment Index (FAI) was rated A and B grade in Bongseonsa stream that stream health showed favorable. However Wangsuk stream as a urban stream rated C grade and analysed the lowest grade in the whole study sampling sites. There was high correlation beteween FAI and various indexes, dominance, diverse, evenness and sensitive species and intermediate species.