Lough Anaserd
Lake in County Galway, Ireland
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Lough Anaserd (Irish: Loch an Easaird)[1] is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in west County Galway on the Slyne Head peninsula.
| Lough Anaserd | |
|---|---|
| Loch an Easaird (Irish) | |
  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Galway |
| Coordinates | 53°25′43″N 10°5′48″W |
| Catchment area | 2.08 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.2 km (1 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.0 km (0.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.87 km2 (0.34 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Geography and hydrology
Lough Anaserd is about 12 kilometres (7 mi) south of Clifden, near Ballyconneely.[2] The lake has numerous rocky islands and is oligotrophic.[4]
Natural history
Lough Anaserd is home to the slender naiad (Najas flexilis), a rare plant species. The lake is part of the Slyne Head Peninsula Special Area of Conservation.[4]