Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do announced on the 28th that the "Gochang Ungok Wetland Biodiversity Exploration Contest" held at Ungok Wetland concluded successfully.
On the 25th, about 20 experts from the Korean Vegetation Society and the Korean Ecological Society, along with over 70 general participants, conducted explorations across the Ungok Wetland in four teams (covering five taxonomic groups): plant exploration, insect exploration, amphibian and reptile exploration, and bird exploration.
Gochang-gun successfully concluded the "Ungok Wetland Biodiversity Exploration Contest" held at Ungok Wetland. [Photo by Gochang-gun]
On that day, 362 species of plants, 138 species of insects, 9 species of amphibians, 6 species of reptiles, 10 species of mammals, and 19 species of birds were found.
Among the plants, five endangered species including the spiny water lily, true yellow amaryllis, otter, leopard cat, and fairy pitta, one species designated as protected by the Korea Forest Service, Nakjijari, and two natural monuments, the common kestrel and the cuckoo, were discovered, totaling 544 ecological treasures.
Among the treasures found by the plant exploration team were 82 species of wetland plants such as the yellow water-lily, water mugwort, and king minnowweed, confirming the remarkable species diversity of Ungok Wetland.
The insect exploration team discovered various butterflies and dragonflies, including the mountain swallowtail, yellow butterfly, musk swallowtail, and black dragonfly, as well as aquatic insects.
Amphibians and reptiles such as the Korean pond frog, mountain frog, green frog, and Korean rat snake were observed, indicating a healthy food chain within the wetland ecosystem.
In particular, the habitat of various insects, amphibians, and reptiles in Ungok Wetland provides nesting grounds for birds and mammals such as otters and leopard cats that use these animals as food resources, highlighting the high ecological value of Ungok Wetland.
Gochang = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr
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