Habitat of Manchurian Trout in Daehyeon-ri, Bonghwa

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.74

Category

동식물

Designated year

1962

Location

봉화군, 경상북도— 경북 봉화군 석포면 대현리 226번지 외

Coordinates

37.068467, 128.953798

The Manchurian trout is a species of freshwater fish that lives in water at a temperature of less than 20℃. Its skin is covered with small irregular red spots against a silvery-white background. During spawning time, its whole body becomes red, and its dorsal and pectoral fins acquire a rainbow-like luster. It usually feeds on the larvae of insects in water and small fish. In Korea, Manchurian trout are found in the Amnokgang, Dumangang, Cheongcheongang, Daedonggang, and Hangang Rivers and in the upper reaches of the Nakdonggang River. In summer they stay in cooler areas, usually in the upper reaches of a river, while in winter they remain in midstream areas. The Habitat of Manchurian Trout in Daehyeon-ri, Seokpo-myeon, Bonghwa marks the southernmost extent of this rare fish, for which well-developed forest areas are the optimal environment. It is a protected species and has been designated as Natural Monument (No. 74).

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