An Assessment of Habitat Conditions for Fish Species in the Guem River, Korea |
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학술지명 River Basin Management
저자 조성호,고덕구,김정곤
발표일 2011-05-25
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The purpose of this study is to assess habitat conditions for fish species in the Geum River, Korea through monitoring ecological environment and building database for fish species. For this purpose, 11 stations were monitored from October, 2007 to September, 2009. A total of 45 fish species were sampled at the monitored stations. As a result, the study found three sensitive species (including Zacco platypus (28.2%), Z. koreanus (13.1%) and Coreoleuciscus splendidus (10.5%)) to be dominant in fish community in the Geum River. Based on a dendrogram with 50% in similarity rate, sampling stations were subdivided into 5 groups. As a result, it was revealed that Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) and Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI) decreased from upstream to downstream along the river. Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) for C. splendidus were determined according to three different stages in terms of life cycle: adult-spawning stage (April to June), adult-juvenile stage (July to September) and adult-immature stage (October to March). Optimal ecological flowrate was estimated at 6.5m3/s for the adult-spawning and adult-immature stage, and 8.5m3/s for the adult-juvenile stage. On the whole, the river seems to be relatively well protected from anthropogenic activities. |