Muckanagh Lough

Muckanagh Lough
Muckanagh Lough location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location County Clare
Coordinates 52°58′59″N 8°56′15″W / 52.98306°N 8.93750°W / 52.98306; -8.93750Coordinates: 52°58′59″N 8°56′15″W / 52.98306°N 8.93750°W / 52.98306; -8.93750
Catchment area 22.15 km2 (8.6 sq mi)
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 1.4 km (0.9 mi)
Max. width 0.9 km (0.6 mi)
Surface area 0.96 km2 (0.37 sq mi)
Average depth 3 m (10 ft)
Max. depth 19 m (62 ft)
Surface elevation 17 m (56 ft)
Islands Ilaunmore
References [1][2][3]

Muckanagh Lough is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. It is located in The Burren of County Clare.

Geography

Muckanagh Lough measures about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It lies about 10 km (6 mi) east of Corofin.[1]

Natural history

Fish species in Muckanagh Lough include brown trout, perch, rudd, pike, tench, three-spined stickleback and the critically endangered European eel. The lake is part of the East Burren Complex Special Area of Conservation.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Google (3 Jan 2016). "Muckanagh Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 Jan 2016.
  2. "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 3 Jan 2016.
  3. "Water Framework Directive Fish Stock Survey of Muckanagh Lough" (PDF). Inland Fisheries Ireland. Sep 2012. Retrieved 3 Jan 2016.
  4. "East Burren Complex SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 3 Jan 2016.
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