Kadleroshilik River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kadleroshilik River |
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 Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | North Slope Borough |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | East of Sagwon, Alaska 69°21′38″N 147°33′33″W / 69.3605°N 147.5591°W |
| River mouth | Beaufort Sea (Arctic Ocean) 0 ft 70°12′26″N 147°36′27″W / 70.2073°N 147.6076°W |
| Length | 65 mi (104 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 500 sq mi (1,290 km2) |
The Kadleroshilik River is a river in Alaska, a state in the United States. It is about 65-mile-long (104 km). This river flows from south to north. It ends up in Foggy Island Bay, which is part of the Beaufort Sea. The Beaufort Sea is a part of the Arctic Ocean. The river's mouth is about 20 miles (32 km) east of Prudhoe Bay.
About the Kadleroshilik River
The Kadleroshilik River is found in the North Slope Borough area of Alaska. It is a stream that flows for many miles. The river starts in the south and moves towards the north. Finally, it reaches the ocean.
Where Does the River Get Its Name?
The river was named by a person named Ernest de Koven Leffingwell. He was an explorer. Leffingwell named the river after a special landform nearby. This landform is called the Kadleroshilik Pingo. A pingo is a large, ice-filled hill that pushes up from the ground. The Kadleroshilik Pingo is famous for being the tallest pingo known in the world! Leffingwell also gave the pingo its name.
Animals Living in the River
Scientists have studied the fish that live in the Kadleroshilik River. In 1995, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game did a study. They found several types of fish in the river.
Some of the fish they found include:
- Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) - This fish has a very tall, colorful fin on its back.
- Dolly Varden trout (Salvelinus malma) - This is a type of trout that can be quite colorful.
- Ninespine stickleback (Pungitius pungitius) - This is a small fish with nine sharp spines on its back.
An older study also reported finding another fish called the slimy sculpin (Cottus cognatus). These fish are often found on the bottom of rivers.
