Middle Atlas lake system
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The Middle Atlas lake system is a group of high-altitude natural lakes and wetlands in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains, known for their ecological importance and distinctive montane landscapes.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Middle Atlas lake system canonical | 2 |
| Middle Atlas lakes | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ecosystem
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geographical feature ⓘ lake system ⓘ wetland complex ⓘ |
| biodiversityValue |
important stopover for Palearctic migratory birds
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supports high-altitude wetland flora ⓘ |
| climateZone | Mediterranean with continental influences ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | subject to national conservation measures in Morocco ⓘ |
| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| country | Morocco ⓘ |
| ecologicalSignificance |
important habitat for migratory birds
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supports amphibian populations ⓘ supports endemic plant species ⓘ supports wetland biodiversity ⓘ |
| elevation | high altitude ⓘ |
| environment | Mediterranean montane climate ⓘ |
| geology | limestone and volcanic plateaus ⓘ |
| hasClimate |
cold winters with snowfall
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mild to warm summers ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Lake Aguelmame Afennourir
NERFINISHED
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Lake Aguelmame Aziza NERFINISHED ⓘ Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali NERFINISHED ⓘ Lake Dayet Aoua NERFINISHED ⓘ Lake Dayet Hachlaf NERFINISHED ⓘ Lake Tigalmamine NERFINISHED ⓘ montane wetlands ⓘ various peat bogs ⓘ |
| hydrologicalType |
natural lakes
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permanent wetlands ⓘ seasonal wetlands ⓘ |
| knownFor |
distinctive high-altitude scenery
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ecological importance ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Atlas Mountains
NERFINISHED
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Middle Atlas NERFINISHED ⓘ North Africa ⓘ |
| near | cities of Ifrane and Azrou ⓘ |
| partOf |
Atlas Mountains ecoregions
NERFINISHED
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Moroccan inland waters ⓘ |
| terrain | montane landscape ⓘ |
| threat |
climate change
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overgrazing ⓘ tourism pressure ⓘ water abstraction ⓘ |
| usedFor |
nature tourism
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pastoral activities ⓘ recreation ⓘ |
| waterSource |
precipitation
ⓘ
snowmelt ⓘ |
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Middle Atlas lakes