Zacapu Lagoon

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Zacapu Lagoon
Laguna de zacapu.jpg
Zacapu Lagoon is located in Michoacán
Zacapu Lagoon
Zacapu Lagoon
LocationMexico
Coordinates19°49′29″N 101°47′15″W / 19.82472°N 101.78750°W / 19.82472; -101.78750Coordinates: 19°49′29″N 101°47′15″W / 19.82472°N 101.78750°W / 19.82472; -101.78750
TypeLagoon
Part ofBasin of the Lerma River
River sourcesAngulo
Surface area33.5 ha (83 acres)
Surface elevation1,980 m (6,500 ft)
SettlementsZacapu
References[1]

The Zacapu Lagoon is a small perennial wetland located within the urban area of Zacapu, Mexico. It has an approximate area of 33 hectares, connects with the Lerma River through the Angulo River and is fed by 20 springs.[1] The Zacapu Lagoon was included within the Ramsar wetlands in June 2004.[2]

Zacapu Lagoon is the only known habitat for the Zacapu shiner, , Zacapu dwarf crayfish and Anderson's salamander.

References[]

  1. ^ a b Moncayo Estrada, Rodrigo (1996). "Estructura y funció de la comunidad de peces de la Laguna de Zacapu, Michoacán, México" [Structure and function of the fish community of Zacapu lagoon, Michoacán, Mexico] (PDF) (in Spanish). La Paz, Baja California Sur: Instituto Politécnico Nacional: 6–12. Retrieved October 25, 2020. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ Zubieta Rojas, Tohtli; Medina Nava, Martina; Segura García, Virginia (5 June 2004). "Ficha Informativa de los Humedales de Ramsar" [Ramsar Wetlands Information Sheet] (PDF) (in Spanish). Morelia, México. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-16. Retrieved October 25, 2020. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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