Laguna del Prado

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Laguna del Prado

  • Country: 
    Spain
  • Site number: 
    596
  • Area: 
    52 ha
  • Designation date: 
    10-09-1993
  • Coordinates: 
    38°54'N 03°50'W
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Overview

Laguna del Prado. 26/03/93; Castilla-La Mancha; 52 ha; 38°55'N 003°49'W. Wildlife Refuge. A shallow, highly saline lagoon with waters rich in organic matter, occupying an enclosed (endorheic) drainage basin. The lagoon supports submerged vegetation and reedbeds, and is fringed by salt-resistant vegetation. The site is important for nesting waterbirds and small numbers of wintering ducks. Vines, olives and cereals are grown in the surrounding areas. Ramsar site no. 596. Most recent RIS information: 1999.

Administrative region: 
Castilla-La Mancha

  • National legal designation: 
    • Reserva Natural
  • Regional (international) legal designations: 
    • EU Natura 2000
  • Last publication date: 
    01-01-1999

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