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Lake
Manguao
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Location:
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10°46'N, 119°33'E; 7 km southeast of Taytay, northern Palawan Island, Palawan Province. |
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Area:
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643 ha. |
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Altitude:
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25m. |
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Biogeographical
Province:
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4.26.12. |
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Wetland
type:
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14. |
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Description
of site:
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A very deep freshwater lake set amongst low hills in northern Palawan. The lake is fed by several small rivers and local run-off, and retains water throughout the dry season. |
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Climatic
conditions:
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Humid tropical climate with two pronounced seasons, a dry season from November to April and a wet season for the rest of the year (Type I). The average annual rainfall is about 2,200 mm, and the mean annual temperature about 27°C. |
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Principal
vegetation:
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No information. |
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Land
tenure:
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No information. |
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Conservation
measures taken:
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The whole of Palawan Island has been declared a wildlife preserve. |
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Conservation
measures proposed:
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Land
use:
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No information. |
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Possible
changes in land use:
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| Disturbances and threats: | No information. |
| Economic and social values: | No information. |
| Fauna: | The Estuarine Crocodile Crocodylus porosus is still believed to occur at the lake. |
| Special floral values: | No information. |
| Research and facilities: | |
| References: | Ross (1984). |
| Criteria for inclusion: | 1b, 2a. |
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Source:
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Haribon Foundation. |