Suncheon City Observes 449 Species Including Endangered and Natural Monument Species at Dongcheon and Jukdobong

Four Endangered Species Including Otter, Kukreongi, and White-necked Watercock, and Nine Natural Monuments Confirmed
Indicator Species of River Ecological Restoration ‘Eun-eo’ Returns, Confirmed at Suncheon BioBlitz

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] The Suncheon Sustainable Development Council (Standing Chairman Song Kyung-hwan) announced on the 27th that a total of 449 species of organisms across 7 categories, including endangered wildlife such as otters, rat snakes, and white-naped cranes, as well as 9 types of natural monuments, were observed in Dongcheon and Jukdobong within the city.

The Suncheon Citizen Biodiversity Exploration Citizen Committee, which organized the Suncheon Citizen Biodiversity Grand Exploration 'BioBlitz' event, conducted a 24-hour survey of species inhabiting the Dongcheon area in downtown Suncheon from May 23 to 24, with over 150 participants including citizens, students, children, and experts.

During this biodiversity survey, Ministry of Environment-designated endangered wildlife Class I species such as otters and rat snakes, and Class II species such as the white-naped crane were observed, along with 9 types of natural monuments including the cuckoo, little owl, and mandarin duck.

Notably, the discovery of the "sweetfish," an indicator species for river ecological restoration, confirmed to citizens that the efforts Suncheon City has invested over the past 20 years in river environment improvement and water quality management have not been in vain.

Many citizens participated in this BioBlitz as family units, demonstrating the high interest of Suncheon residents in ecological conservation, and the children who participated were deeply immersed in the fun of the "species treasure hunt" taking place throughout Dongcheon.

A child who joined the insect exploration team said, "It feels like I visited an insect museum today," expressing joy, while another citizen shared, "It’s amazing and educational to learn that diverse flora and fauna inhabit the nearby neighborhood stream."

The biodiversity data confirmed and recorded through this BioBlitz will be published in a report and utilized in various projects aimed at connecting ecological corridors within the city and conserving the biodiversity of Dongcheon.

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