Location: Chengelpettu district,
Tamil Nadu
Area: 7772 ha
Altitude: Sea level
Description of site: Siruthavur is an irrigation
tank, which is rain-fed. The average depth is 3.7 m
Climatic conditions: Tropical climate. Temperature
ranges from a maximum of 33�C to a minimum of 21 * C. Average annual rainfall
is 1200 mm
Principal vegetation: Acacia nilotica is the main
species growing around the tank
Conservation measures proposed: Deepening of the tank is
proposed
Land use: The waters of the tank are used for irrigation
and fishing Disturbances and threats: Shooting of birds has been reported.
The tank is getting silted up
Economic and social values: The tank is a major source of
water for irrigation of surrounding areas
Fauna: A recent waterfowl census recorded the following
: Arias penelope (348), Arias querquedula (6), Aythya fidigula (22), Nettapus
coromandelianus (2), Chlidonias hybrids (6), Gelochelidon nilotica (4)
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