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Elathur lake
September 5 , 2025
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- Elathur Lake in Erode district has been officially notified as Tamil Nadu's third biodiversity heritage site.
- The lake spans 37.42 hectares and is protected under Section 37(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- Elathur Lake supports 187 species of birds, including migratory and resident birds.
- Up to 5,000 birds roost at the lake during peak migratory seasons.
- Endangered species such as the steppe eagle and vulnerable species like the river tern and greater spotted eagle are found here.
- The site is also home to near-threatened birds like the Asian woolly-necked stork and black-headed ibis.
- It includes habitats such as deep and shallow waters, marshland, dry scrubland, mudflats, and rocky terrain.
- Other biodiversity includes 38 plant species, 35 butterfly species, 12 dragonfly species, 12 reptiles, 7 mammals, and various amphibians, fish, and invertebrates.
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