Lough Anaserd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lough Anaserd |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Galway |
| Coordinates | 53°25′43″N 10°5′48″W / 53.42861°N 10.09667°W |
| Native name | Loch an Easaird Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Catchment area | 2.08 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.2 km (1 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.0 km (0.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.87 km2 (0.34 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
Lough Anaserd (Irish: Loch an Easaird) is a beautiful freshwater lake found in the west of Ireland. It is located in the western part of County Galway, on a piece of land called the Slyne Head peninsula.
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Exploring Lough Anaserd
Lough Anaserd is about 12 kilometres (7 mi) south of a town called Clifden. It is also close to the village of Ballyconneely. The lake is quite large, measuring about 1.2 kilometres (1 mi) long and 1.0 kilometre (0.6 mi) wide. It covers an area of about 0.87 km2 (0.34 sq mi).
Islands and Clear Waters
This lake has many rocky islands scattered across its surface. The water in Lough Anaserd is very clear and clean. Scientists describe it as oligotrophic. This means the lake has low levels of nutrients, which leads to less plant growth in the water. Lakes like this often have very clear water and are great for certain types of fish that like cold, clean environments.
Wildlife and Special Protection
Lough Anaserd is a special place for nature. It is home to a rare plant species called the slender naiad (Najas flexilis). This plant is not found in many places, making the lake very important for its survival.
A Protected Natural Area
Because of its unique plants and natural features, Lough Anaserd is part of the Slyne Head Peninsula Special Area of Conservation. A Special Area of Conservation (SAC) is a protected natural site. These areas are chosen because they contain rare or threatened habitats and species. Protecting Lough Anaserd helps to make sure that the slender naiad and other wildlife can continue to thrive there for many years to come.
