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== Ecology ==
== Ecology ==
Lake Kachera has different species of birds, fish, plants and animals.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Lake Kachera |url=https://www.insidelakemburonationalpark.com/lake-kachera-lake-mburo.html |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Inside Lake Mburo National Park |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite book |url=http://www.umb.no/statisk/e-bok/document/Rakai_development_plan.pdf |title=THREE YEAR PRODUCTION SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN |publisher=RAKAI DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT |location=Uganda |pages=6, 8, 14, 15 |language=en}}</ref>
It is known for its rich variety and diverse fish species like [[Singida tilapia|Singida Tilapia]] and Graham's Tilapia. It also has a variety of bird species too. There are rare fish species on Lake Kachera which are [[Endemic (epidemiology)|endemic]] to Lake Victoria basin and its satellite lakes. Its surprising that these unique fish species of [[Singida tilapia|Singida Tilapia]] or Grahams Tilapia are absent in [[Lake Victoria]] and [[Lake Kyoga]].<ref name=":0" />

=== Fish species ===
Lake Kachera has different species of fish that include; the Nile Tilapia, [[Singida tilapia|Singida Tilapia]], [[Clarias]], tilapiine Oreochromis esculentus (locally know as Engege), [[Astatoreochromis]],[[Astatotilapia]], Haragachromis, Oreochromis, Tilapia, Protopterus.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Independent |first=The |date=2022-01-27 |title=Rakai launches campaign for sustainable fishing on Lake Kachera, Kijanebarola |url=https://www.independent.co.ug/rakai-launches-campaign-for-sustainable-fishing-on-lake-kachera-kijanebarola/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=The Independent Uganda: |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":02" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite book |last=Dismas |first=Mbabazi |url=https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/78049050.pdf |title=Rapid assessment of the fish biodiversity of the Mburo-Nakivali wetland systems and Opeta-Bisina wetland systems, Uganda |date=2009-01-01 |publisher=Nature Uganda |location=Uganda |pages=76, 77, 80 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

Lake Kachera has native non [[cichlid fish]] that include; [[Clarias gariepinus]], Clarias liocephalus, [[Protopterus aethiopicus]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite book |last=Eric O. |first=Odada |url=https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/7987/environment_development.pdf |title=Environment for Development: An Ecosystems Assessment of Lake Victoria Basin Environmental and Socio-economic Status, Trends and Human Vulnerabilities |last2=Daniel O. |first2=Olago |last3=Washington O. |first3=Ochola |date=2006 |publisher=United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Pan African START Secretariat (PASS) |year=2006 |location=Kenya |pages=79, 83, 93, 98, 102, 104, 109, 110, 111,}}</ref>

=== Plant species ===
Lake Kachera's shoreline vegetation is comprised of [[Cyperus papyrus]], [[Cyperus esculentus]], Phragmites mauritianus, forest, and banana plantations.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2021-01-05 |title=Smelly water threatens livelihoods in lyantonde |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/reviews-profiles/smelly-water-threatens-livelihoods-in-lyantonde-1512590 |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref>

==== Algal species ====
Lake Kachera has a total of 47 taxa and the number of Algal species in lake Kachera include; Cynophyta (17), Chlorophyta (19), Bacillariophyta (5), Euglenophyta (3), Pyrrophyta(1), Chrysophyta (1) , and Cryptophyta (1).<ref name=":5" />

=== Animal species ===

==== zooplankton ====
Lake Kachera has 22 species of zooplankton taxa that include; [[Cladocera]] (that includes; Ceriodaphnia cornuta, Moina micrura, Eucyclops, Mesocyclops, [[Toronaeus incisus]], Toronaeus neglectus), [[Rotifer|Rotifera]] (that includes; Asplanchna, Brachionus angularis, Brachionus bidentatus, Brachionus budapestinensis, Brachionus quadridentatus, Brachionus calyciflorus, Brachionus falcatus, Brachionus patulus, AFilinia longiseta, F.opoliensis, Hexathra spp., K.tropica, Lecane bulla, Polyarthra, Polyarthra vulgaris, Synchaeta pectinata, Synchaeta spp., Trichocerca cylindrical.<ref name=":5" />

==== Amphibians ====
Lake Kachera has 8 species of amphibians that include; [[Bufo gutturalis]] (Guttural Toad), [[Hyperolius acuticeps]] (Sharp-nosed Reed Frog), Hyperolius kivuensis kivuensis (Kivu Reed Frog), Hyperolius viridiflavus bayoni, Hyperolius viridiflavus viridiflavus (Common Reed Frog), [[Phrynobatrachus natalensis]] (Natal River Frog), [[Ptychadena mascareniensis]] (Mascarene Grassland Frog), [[Ptychadena oxyrhynchus]] (Kaffirland Grasslan), Ptychadena porissisima (Ethiopia Grassland Frog), Xenopus laevis victorianus (African Clawed Frog).<ref name=":5" />

==== Reptilians ====
Lake Kachera has 7 species of Reptiles that include; [[Agama atricollis]] (Common Tree Agama), Cocodylus niloticus ([[Nile crocodile|Nile Crocodile]]), Mabuya maculilabris (Speckle-lipped Skink), [[Mabuya striata]] (Common Striped Skink), [[Naja melanoleuca]] (Water Cobra), [[Python sebae]] (Rock Python), [[Varanus niloticus]] (Monitor Lizard).<ref name=":5" />

==== Mammals ====
Lake Kachera has 5 species of mammals that include; [[Atilax paludinosus]] (Marsh Mongoose), [[Hippopotamus amphibius]] (Hippopotamus), [[Lophuromys sikapusi]] (Common Brush-furred Bat), [[Lutra maculicollis]] (Spot-necked Otter), [[Praomys jacksoni]] (Jackson’s Soft-furred Rat).<ref name=":5" />


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:10, 10 July 2024

Lake Kachera on the map

Lake Kachera is a lake found in the mid-Western part of Uganda. It is found in Mbarara district. it is among the less known shallow lake water bodies of Uganda. It is part of the complex system of lakes known as the Koki lakes. These koki lakes are normally separated by vast swamps Lake Kachera together with Lake Mburo form part of the Lake Victoria Satelitte lakes.[1] Lake Kachera has other forms of spelling and also in other languages as well such as: Lake Kachira and Lake Kachra.[2]

Location

Lake Kachera is located in Mbarara district in the Western part of Uganda. It is located at a latitude of -0551944 and longitude of 31094444.[3][1]

Ecology

Lake Kachera has different species of birds, fish, plants and animals.[4][5]

Fish species

Lake Kachera has different species of fish that include; the Nile Tilapia, Singida Tilapia, Clarias, tilapiine Oreochromis esculentus (locally know as Engege), Astatoreochromis,Astatotilapia, Haragachromis, Oreochromis, Tilapia, Protopterus.[4][6][5][7][1]

Lake Kachera has native non cichlid fish that include; Clarias gariepinus, Clarias liocephalus, Protopterus aethiopicus.[8]

Plant species

Lake Kachera's shoreline vegetation is comprised of Cyperus papyrus, Cyperus esculentus, Phragmites mauritianus, forest, and banana plantations.[7][9]

Algal species

Lake Kachera has a total of 47 taxa and the number of Algal species in lake Kachera include; Cynophyta (17), Chlorophyta (19), Bacillariophyta (5), Euglenophyta (3), Pyrrophyta(1), Chrysophyta (1) , and Cryptophyta (1).[8]

Animal species

zooplankton

Lake Kachera has 22 species of zooplankton taxa that include; Cladocera (that includes; Ceriodaphnia cornuta, Moina micrura, Eucyclops, Mesocyclops, Toronaeus incisus, Toronaeus neglectus), Rotifera (that includes; Asplanchna, Brachionus angularis, Brachionus bidentatus, Brachionus budapestinensis, Brachionus quadridentatus, Brachionus calyciflorus, Brachionus falcatus, Brachionus patulus, AFilinia longiseta, F.opoliensis, Hexathra spp., K.tropica, Lecane bulla, Polyarthra, Polyarthra vulgaris, Synchaeta pectinata, Synchaeta spp., Trichocerca cylindrical.[8]

Amphibians

Lake Kachera has 8 species of amphibians that include; Bufo gutturalis (Guttural Toad), Hyperolius acuticeps (Sharp-nosed Reed Frog), Hyperolius kivuensis kivuensis (Kivu Reed Frog), Hyperolius viridiflavus bayoni, Hyperolius viridiflavus viridiflavus (Common Reed Frog), Phrynobatrachus natalensis (Natal River Frog), Ptychadena mascareniensis (Mascarene Grassland Frog), Ptychadena oxyrhynchus (Kaffirland Grasslan), Ptychadena porissisima (Ethiopia Grassland Frog), Xenopus laevis victorianus (African Clawed Frog).[8]

Reptilians

Lake Kachera has 7 species of Reptiles that include; Agama atricollis (Common Tree Agama), Cocodylus niloticus (Nile Crocodile), Mabuya maculilabris (Speckle-lipped Skink), Mabuya striata (Common Striped Skink), Naja melanoleuca (Water Cobra), Python sebae (Rock Python), Varanus niloticus (Monitor Lizard).[8]

Mammals

Lake Kachera has 5 species of mammals that include; Atilax paludinosus (Marsh Mongoose), Hippopotamus amphibius (Hippopotamus), Lophuromys sikapusi (Common Brush-furred Bat), Lutra maculicollis (Spot-necked Otter), Praomys jacksoni (Jackson’s Soft-furred Rat).[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Lake Kachera". Inside Lake Mburo National Park. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  2. ^ "Lake Kachira lake, Western Region, Uganda". ug.geoview.info. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  3. ^ "Lake Kachera". Mbarara Tours. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  4. ^ a b "Lake Kachera". Inside Lake Mburo National Park. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  5. ^ a b THREE YEAR PRODUCTION SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDF). Uganda: RAKAI DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT. pp. 6, 8, 14, 15.
  6. ^ Independent, The (2022-01-27). "Rakai launches campaign for sustainable fishing on Lake Kachera, Kijanebarola". The Independent Uganda:. Retrieved 2024-05-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  7. ^ a b Dismas, Mbabazi (2009-01-01). Rapid assessment of the fish biodiversity of the Mburo-Nakivali wetland systems and Opeta-Bisina wetland systems, Uganda (PDF). Uganda: Nature Uganda. pp. 76, 77, 80.
  8. ^ a b c d e f Eric O., Odada; Daniel O., Olago; Washington O., Ochola (2006). Environment for Development: An Ecosystems Assessment of Lake Victoria Basin Environmental and Socio-economic Status, Trends and Human Vulnerabilities (PDF). Kenya: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Pan African START Secretariat (PASS). pp. 79, 83, 93, 98, 102, 104, 109, 110, 111, .{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  9. ^ "Smelly water threatens livelihoods in lyantonde". Monitor. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
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