Habitat of Miho Spine Loaches in Jicheon Stream at Buyeo and Cheongyang

The Miho spine loach is a species with a limited distribution, living only in Gapcheon Stream in Daejeon, Jicheon Stream between Buyeo and Cheongyang, and Baekgokcheon Stream in Jincheon; it is designated and protected as a natural monument, but since 2005 its population has been declining, making it necessary to designate its habitats for more effective protection in future. A field survey confirmed that Jicheon Stream, which flows along the boundary between Buyeo-gun and Cheongyang-gun, supports a large population of Miho spine loaches. With its gentle flow and a streambed composed mainly of sand no coarser than 2 mm, it provides a favourable environment not only for the Miho spine loach but also for the huinsumaja, a Class I endangered species, among other fish.

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Where it is

Region

Buyeo, Chungnam

Designation

Natural Monument · 천연기념물