Lake Otún
| Lake Otún | |
|---|---|
| Location | Nevados National Park, Risaralda |
| Primary outflows | Otún River |
| Basin countries | Colombia |
| Surface area | 1.5 km² |
| Surface elevation | 3,900 m |
Lake Otún (Laguna del Otún) is a small lake in the Nevados National Park, in the Risaralda department of Colombia. It located at an altitude of 3,900 meters and has an area of 1.5 square kilometres. The lake is of glacial origin and is fed by meltwaters from the Nevado Santa Isabel. Lake Otún is the source of the Otún River, which supplies drinking water to the cities of Pereira and Dosquebradas.
Lake Otún is an important breeding ground for several threatened or endangered bird species, including the Colombian Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata columbiana), the Colombian Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis andina), the Andean Speckled Teal (Anas flavirostris andium) and the Andean Snipe (Gallinago jamesoni).[1]
Lake Otún contains a large population of rainbow trout, introduced for recreational fishing and a major attraction for visitors to the lake.
Notes
- ^ Section 34: Laguna del Otún - Descripción general y biodiversidad.