Lough Atedaun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lough Atedaun |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Clare |
| Coordinates | 52°56′33″N 9°2′39″W / 52.94250°N 9.04417°W |
| Native name | Loch an tSéideáin Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Primary inflows | River Fergus |
| Primary outflows | River Fergus |
| Catchment area | 176.63 km2 (68.2 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.6 km (0.4 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.38 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2.3 m (7 ft 7 in) |
| Max. depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
Lough Atedaun (which is Loch an tSéideáin in Irish) is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. You can find it in The Burren area of County Clare.
Where is Lough Atedaun?
Lough Atedaun is about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) long. It is also about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) wide. The lake is located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) north of the town of Ennis. It is also close to the village of Corofin.
How Water Flows In and Out
Lough Atedaun is connected to the River Fergus. This river flows into the lake from a nearby lake called Inchiquin Lough. Another lake, Lough Cullaun, also flows into Lough Atedaun. The lake has many nutrients, which means it is very eutrophic. This can sometimes lead to a lot of plant growth in the water.
Wildlife in Lough Atedaun
Many types of fish live in Lough Atedaun. These include perch, rudd, and pike. You can also find stone loach here. The European eel also lives in the lake, but it is critically endangered, meaning it is at high risk of disappearing forever.
The lake is part of a special protected area called the East Burren Complex Special Area of Conservation. This area helps protect important natural habitats. It is also part of the Corofin Wetlands Special Protection Area, which helps protect birds and their homes.
