Lake Vistonida

Lake Vistonida (Greek: Λίμνη Βιστωνίδα, older form: Βιστωνίς) is a lake in Porto Lagos, Xanthi regional unit, Greece. It is known from Greek Mythology.

Lake Vistonida
Vistonida lake
Lake Vistonida
LocationPorto Lagos, Xanthi regional unit, Greece
Coordinates41.04°N 25.11°E / 41.04; 25.11
Typelake
Native nameΛίμνη Βιστωνίδα  (Greek)
Flamingos in the lake

Lake Vistonida encompasses a unique ecosystem and the local climate can be described as mid-Mediterranean. It hosts a variety of fauna, which comprise several types of fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds as well as flora.

In antiquity, Aristotle wrote that "most species of fishes are found in Lake Vistonida."[1]

See also
  • Bistonis, the nymph who lived in that lake with her people
  • Bistoni, the Thracians who lived near the lake

Bibliography
  • "Lake Vistonida and Porto Lagos". Democritos University of Thrace. Archived from the original on 31 August 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2014.

References
  1. Aristotle, History of Animals VIII 13


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