Aughrusbeg Lough

Aughrusbeg Lough
Aughrusbeg Lough location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location County Galway
Coordinates 53°33′15″N 10°10′39″W / 53.55417°N 10.17750°W / 53.55417; -10.17750Coordinates: 53°33′15″N 10°10′39″W / 53.55417°N 10.17750°W / 53.55417; -10.17750
Catchment area 1.69 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 1.4 km (0.9 mi)
Max. width 0.6 km (0.4 mi)
Surface area 0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Max. depth 14 m (46 ft)
Surface elevation 8 m (26 ft)
References [1][2][3]

Aughrusbeg Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area in west County Galway.

Geography and hydrology

Aughrusbeg Lough lies about 15 km (9 mi) northwest of Clifden near the village of Cleggan.[1] The lake is oligotrophic.[3]

Natural history

Fish species in Aughrusbeg Lough include three-spined stickleback, rudd, brown trout and the critically endangered European eel.[3] The lake is part of the Aughrusbeg Machair and Lake Special Area of Conservation.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Google (18 Jan 2016). "Aughrusbeg Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 18 Jan 2016.
  2. ↑ "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 16. Retrieved 18 Jan 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Water Framework Directive Fish Stock Survey of Aughrusbeg Lough" (PDF). Inland Fisheries Ireland. Jul–Aug 2013. Retrieved 18 Jan 2016.
  4. ↑ "Aughrusbeg Machair and Lake SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 18 Jan 2016.
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