Lac Fitri
Lac Fitri
- Country:
- Chad
- Site number:
- 486
- Area:
- 195,000.0 ha
- Designation date:
- 13-06-1990
- Coordinates:
- 12°49'59"N 17°30'E
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Lac Fitri. 13/06/90; Batha; 195,000 ha; 12°50'N 017°30'E. Biosphere Reserve. Fed by a catchment of approximately 70,000km² this Sahelian lake plays a vital role in the local economy, especially during periods of low rainfall. It supports a productive fishery and extensive seasonal grazing. Habitat is of international importance for wintering Palearctic waterbirds and as drought refuge for Afrotropical species and elephants. Ramsar site no. 486.
Administrative region:
Batha
National legal designation:
- Biosphere reserve - Lac Fitri
Last publication date:
01-01-2005
Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS)
- TD486RIS.pdf
Archived RIS
