Ecosystem Information - Naukuchiatal Lake
Ecosystem Reference
Ecosystem Naukuchiatal Lake
Type Lake
Salinity freshwater
Other Names
Location
Naukuchiatal is about 26 kms from Nainital, 35km from Kathgodham and 4 kms from Bhimtal. FishBase does not have latitudinal and longitudinal range for this ecosystem.
Location Map
Size Ref
River Length 14 km Area Drainage Area
Depth
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Temperature
Surface
100 Meters Depth
Description Naukuchiatal or ‘lake of nine corners’ is known for its tranquillity and for the orchards and dense jungles that surround it. The lake is fed by an underground perennial spring.
Comments on faunal list
URL 1 http://www.bharatonline.com/uttarakhand/nainital/naukuchiatal.html
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Ecosystem Checklist Link
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FishBase Literature
Species Families Species Families Reference
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