Location: Coimbatore, Periyar
district, Tamil Nadu
Area: 3,695 ha
Altitude: 260 m
Wetland type: A large water-storage reservoir of
relatively recent construction, fed by the Bhavani and Moyar rivers flowing
out of the Niligri Hills. The lake is eutrophic, with a maximum depth of 40
m and an average depth of 11.4 m
Climatic conditions: Tropical monsoon climate Principal
vegetation: No information
Conservation measures taken: Some protection is afforded
to the fauna of the lake. Fishing is prohibited for a distance of five miles
(eight kilometres) below the dam, and the mesh size of nets is regulated
Land use: Water supply for irrigation, fishing, and fish
culture Disturbances and threats: None known
Economic and social values: The reservoir supports a small
fishery, and is an important source of water for irrigation
Fauna: An important wintering area for migratory
ducks, notably Anas acuta. The reservoir also supports small numbers of Pelecanus
philippensis and a wide variety of herons, -egrets, storks, ibises, shorebirds,
and terns. About 4000 waterfowl were, recorded during a census in January
1987, including: 4 Pelecanus philippensis 160 herons and egrets of six species
65 Mycteria leucocephala 113 Anastomus oscitans 40 Sterna melanogaster 110
Anas poecilorhyncha 10 Ciconia episcopus3400 Anas acuta
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