Basin countries Peru Max. width 1.5 km (0.93 mi) Length 7 km | Max. length 7 km (4.3 mi) Surface elevation 3,845 m Width 1.4 km | |
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Lake Lauricocha (possibly from Huánuco Quechua lawri bluish, Quechua qucha lake, lagoon, "bluish lake") is a lake in the Andes mountains of central Peru, within Huánuco Region.
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Map of Laguna Lauricocha, Peru
Geography
The lake is located near Raura mountain range and has a surface elevation of 3,845 m and has an eastern-western orientation. It has 7 kilometres (4 mi) of length, 1.5 kilometres (1 mi) of width and an average depth of 75 m. The lake is part of the basin of the Lauricocha River, which is one of the tributaries of the Marañon River.
Ecology
Certain parts on the lake shores are covered with reeds. The predominant species in the lake is the introduced trout. Among the fauna present around the lake are birds like ducks, tinamous and hawks; and mammals like tarucas, vizcachas, foxes and skunks.