Coastal and subcoastal non-floodplain rock lake

Coastal and subcoastal non-floodplain rock lake – Fauna

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Mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs often occur in and around non-floodplain rock lakes and/or live nearby and visit to drink or feed at the waterbody.

A variety of waterbirds, including some migratory species, use non-floodplain rock lakes to feed and nest. In some areas non-floodplain rock lakes are relatively isolated and provide significant refuge for flora and fauna.

Because of the isolation of non-floodplain lakes (crater lakes in particular) some wildlife are endemic to particular lakes or the ecosystems that directly surround them. This is particularly the case for aquatic organisms like fish and frogs that can’t access nearby waterbodies due to the lack of connectivity associated with non-floodplain systems.

Zooplankton and microcrustaceans—microscopic aquatic fauna that graze on phytoplankton and detritus—are also present in coastal non-floodplain rock lakes.

Last updated: 22 March 2013