River Cabe facts for kids

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The river Cabe in the Province of Lugo
Location of the Cabe River
Native name	Río Cabe  (Spanish)
Country	Spain
Province	Province of Lugo
Region	Galicia
Physical characteristics
River mouth	Sil River Province of Lugo 950 m (3,120 ft) 42°25′26″N 7°39′45″W / 42.4240°N 7.6626°W / 42.4240; -7.6626
Length	56 km (35 mi)
Basin features
Basin size	1,577 km2 (609 sq mi)

The Cabe River is a beautiful river located in the province of Lugo, which is part of Galicia (Spain) in Spain. It's a smaller river that eventually flows into the larger Sil River. The Cabe River stretches for about 56 kilometers (around 35 miles). It flows through several towns and areas, including Inicio, Puebla del Brollón, Monforte de Lemos, Pantón, and Sober, Lugo.

The river's basin, which is the area of land that drains into it, covers about 1577 square kilometers (about 609 square miles). While it's a lovely natural area, some parts of the river, especially towards its southern end, face challenges in keeping their waters clean. Long ago, during the time of Ancient Rome, this river was known by a different name: "Chalibe."

Where Does the Cabe River Start and Go?

The Cabe River begins its journey in a place called "Fonte das Abellas." This spot is close to a village named Cabude, which is in the area of Foilebar within the municipality of Inicio.

The River's Path Through Towns

As the river flows, it passes through several villages and towns:

• In the municipality of O Incio, it goes through Fontes, Trascastro, Inicio, and San Pedro do Incio.
• Next, it enters the municipality of Puebla del Brollón. Here, you can find it flowing past Biduedo, Pacios de Veiga, Veiga, Santalla de Rey, Eixón, and Fornelas.
• The Cabe River then meets the Saa River and enters the area of Monforte de Lemos. It flows through villages like A Parte and O Freixo.
• In Ribas Altas, the Mao River joins the Cabe, adding more water to its flow.
• The river then reaches the main town of Monforte de Lemos, where it famously passes under an old medieval bridge.
• After Monforte, it continues through Piñeira and Distriz, still within the Monforte de Lemos area.

The River as a Boundary

Further along its course, the Cabe River acts as a natural border between the areas of Pantón and Sober, Lugo. It flows alongside parishes like Canaval, Vilaescura, Rosende, and Anllo in Sober. On the Pantón side, it passes by Mañente, Vilamelle, Espasante, Cangas, Acedre, and Frontón. Finally, the Cabe River completes its journey by flowing into the larger Sil River.

What Lives in the Cabe River?

The Cabe River is home to several types of fish. You might find:

• Trout: These are popular fish that belong to the Salmonidae family, just like salmon!
• Bog Leporinus obtusidens: This is a type of fish that lives in the river.
• Common Carp: Known scientifically as Cyprinus carpio, these are well-known fish found in many rivers.
• Black-bass: Specifically, the Micropterus salmoides floridanus variety. These fish were originally introduced from North American rivers and are also sometimes called black perch.

What Kinds of Plants Grow Near the River?

The areas around the Cabe River are rich in different types of plant life, forming various natural habitats.

Riverbank Forests

Along the riverbanks, you'll find special forests that love water. These include trees like:

• Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
• Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)

Other Forests and Plants

Away from the immediate riverbanks, the landscape changes:

• Oak Forests: There are forests with different kinds of oak trees, such as Quercus robur and Quercus pyrenaica.
• Chestnut Forests: You can also find forests filled with Castanea sativa trees, which produce chestnuts.
• Scrubland: Some areas have unique scrubland with gorse plants, which are tough shrubs.
• Dry Scrub: Other parts have European dry scrub, which are plants adapted to drier conditions.
• Grasslands: There are also areas of pseudo-steppe with special pastures called Therobrachypodietea.
• Festuga elegans: This is a specific type of plant that grows in the area.

What Animals Live Near the River?

The Cabe River and its surrounding habitats are home to many different animals, including birds, bats, and other creatures.

Birds of the Cabe River

You might spot these birds flying around or resting near the river:

• Woodlark (Lullula arborea)
• European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)
• Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea)
• Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo)
• Eurasian Scops Owl (Otus scops)

Bats and Other Mammals

The area is also important for several types of bats and other mammals:

• Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinun)
• Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros)
• Common Bent-wing Bat (Miniopterus schreibersi)
• Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra): Otters are playful mammals that love to live near clean rivers.
• Stoat (Mustela erminea): A small, quick mammal.

Amphibians and Insects

• Gold-striped Salamander (Chioglossa lusitanica): A unique amphibian found in this region.
• Dragonfly (Macromia splendens): A beautiful insect often seen near water.

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