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Lough Anaserd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lough AnaserdLoch an Easaird |
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| Location | County Galway |
| 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 freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in west County Galway on the Slyne Head peninsula.
Geography and hydrology
Lough Anaserd is about 12 kilometres (7 mi) south of Clifden, near Ballyconneely. The lake has numerous rocky islands and is oligotrophic.
Natural history
Lough Anaserd is home to the slender naiad (Najas flexilis), a rare plant species. The lake is part of the Slyne Head Peninsula Special Area of Conservation.