Lago di Posta Fibreno

Lago di Posta Fibreno is an Italian lake located in Posta Fibreno, a municipality of the Province of Frosinone, Lazio. At an elevation of 288 m, its surface area is 0.287 km². The lake is in a karstic terrain and rich in underwater springs.[1]

Lago di Posta Fibreno
LocationPosta Fibreno, (Province of Frosinone, Lazio)
Coordinates41.699801°N 13.686304°E / 41.699801; 13.686304
Primary outflowsFibreno
Basin countriesItaly
Surface area0.287 km2 (0.111 sq mi)
Surface elevation288 m (945 ft)

Fauna

The lake of Posta Fibreno is home of an endemic species of trout, the Fibreno trout (Salmo fibreni), along with the more widespread Mediterranean trout (Salmo cettii).[1]

References

  1. Freyhof, J. & Kottelat, M. 2008. Salmo fibreni In:IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2010.1. Downloaded on 18 May 2010.


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