- P-ISSN2765-2203
- E-ISSN2765-2211
- KCI Candidate
Import Status of Pet Amphibians in South Korea
Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea / Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea, (P)2765-2203; (E)2765-2211
2025, v.6 no.2, pp.97-101
https://doi.org/10.22920/PNIE.2025.6.2.97
Youngjun Park
(Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
Doyoung Chae (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
Mingyo Jeong (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
Doyoung Chae (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
Mingyo Jeong (Invasive Alien Species Team, National Institute of Ecology)
Park,
Y., Chae,
D., &
Jeong,
M.
(2025). Import Status of Pet Amphibians in South Korea. , 6(2), 97-101, https://doi.org/10.22920/PNIE.2025.6.2.97
Abstract
This study investigated the import status of pet amphibians in South Korea from 2023 to 2024 and updated the list of alien amphibian species. Based on quarantine data, 22,572 individuals from 167 species were imported from 14 countries. Among them, 47 species were listed as internationally endangered, with the Dendrobatidae family accounting for the largest share. Although most species originate from tropical rainforests and are unlikely to establish in Korea’s ecosystem, their introduction may pose ecological risks through competition or disease transmission. Continuous monitoring is recommended.
- keywords
- Amphibian, Anura, Caudata, Endangered species, Import status, Pet amphibian
- Received
- 2025-03-31
- Revised
- 2025-04-15
- Accepted
- 2025-04-16
- Published
- 2025-05-01
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