Xinwulu River Protected Area Introduction
The main upstream of the Xinwulu River is the Dalun River, which originates from the Sancha Mountain in the Central Mountain Range. The Wulu River and the Wulakusank Stream are the two main upstream tributaries. These three rivers converge at the Xinwu Bridge in the Xinwu Tribe, turning southeast and passing through Chulai and Xinxing before changing into the Beinan River at Wan'an Village in Chishang Township. The Taitung County government established the Xinwulu River Fish Protection Area on December 4, 1998. The area starts from the Lakulaku Hot Spring on the Dalun River, the Lidiao Bridge on the Wulu River, and 5.5 kilometers from the Wulakusank Stream, extending to the Chulai Bridge on the Xinwulu River, with a total length of 37.1 kilometers covering 292 hectares. The fish species observable within the protection area include the endangered conservation species High-bodied Chinese Paddlefish and the rare conservation species Taiwan Eel and Taitung Mudskipper. Additionally, common fish in the stream include Japanese Bullhead, Brown Catfish, Taiwan Bluegill, Thickhead Mullet, Kikuchi's Bitterling, and He’s Spiny Loach. The Xinwulu River boasts clear and clean water, abundant fish resources and numbers, and a diverse stream ecosystem that provides a good living environment for wildlife. Besides fish, common bird species include the Slate-colored Waterthrush, Little Tailorbird, River Blackbird, Green Heron, Night Heron, Little Egret, and Sandpiper. Common amphibians include the Pangu Toad, Japanese Tree Frog, Brown Tree Frog, and the Strauch's Frog.
