| Ghodaghodi Tal | |
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  Ghodaghodi Tal | |
| Location | Kailali,Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°41′00″N80°56′45″E / 28.68333°N 80.94583°E /28.68333; 80.94583 |
| Type | fresh water lake |
| Basin countries | Nepal |
| Max. length | 1.83 km (1.14 mi) |
| Surface area | 2,563 ha (6,330 acres) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Official name | Ghodaghodi Lake Area |
| Designated | 13 August 2003 |
| Reference no. | 1314[1] |
Ghodaghodi Tal is aRamsar site in westernNepal. It was established in August 2003 it covers an area of 2,563 h (9,230 ks) inKailali District at an elevation of 205 m (673 ft) on the lower slopes of theSiwalik Hills. It was declared as abird sanctuary in March 2022.[2]
This Ramsar site consists of a system of around 13 large and shallowoxbow lakes and ponds with associated marshes and meadows. It is surrounded bytropicaldeciduous forest and some streams along the periphery, which are separated by hillocks.[3]
The lake has record of 388 vascular plants: five ptredophytes, 253 dicots, and 130 monocots.[4]
The forest and wetlands serve as awildlife corridor between theTerai lowland and the Siwalik Hills. They support critically endangered and vulnerable species includingBengal tiger,smooth-coated otter,Eurasian otter,swamp deer,lesser adjutant stork,red-crowned roofed turtle andthree-striped roofed turtle.[3]
During a survey in February 2021, 26mugger crocodiles were recorded in 18 lakes.[5]
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