Lago di Caprolace
- Country:Italy
- Site number:129
- Area:229 ha
- Designation date:14-12-1976
- Coordinates:41°21'N 12°58'E
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Overview
Lago di Caprolace. 14/12/76; Lazio; 229 ha; 41°20'N 012°58'E. Special Protection Area under EC Directive; National Park. A brackish, coastal lagoon and associated saltmarsh separated from the sea by a dune system. The vegetation includes reed and sedge beds and various salt-tolerant plants. A varied fish fauna is supported and numerous species of breeding, migrating and wintering waterbirds use the site. Human activities include commercial fishing, semi-intensive aquaculture, shellfish farming and tourism. Ramsar site no. 129. Most recent RIS information: 1998.
Administrative region:
Lazio
- National legal designation:
- national park
- Regional (international) legal designations:
- EU Natura 2000
- Last publication date:01-01-1998