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Lake Marcapomacocha[1][2][3][4][5] (possibly from Quechua marka village, puma cougar, puma, qucha lake)[6] is a lake in Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District.[2] Lake Marcapomacocha lies south of Lake Marcacocha and east of Lake Antacota.[1] It is situated at a height of about 4,400 metres (14,436 ft),[3] about 3.67 km long and 1.95 km at its widest point.^{[citation needed]} It has a catchment area of 141 square kilometres (54 sq mi).[3]

Lake Marcapomacocha
Lake Marcapomacocha
Location	Junín Region
Coordinates	11°24′04″S 76°20′50″W
Catchment area	141 km2 (54 sq mi)
Basin countries	Peru
Max. length	3.67 km (2.28 mi)
Max. width	1.95 km (1.21 mi)
Surface elevation	4,400 m (14,400 ft)

Ecology

The area where Lake Marcapomacocha is located is important for the breeding of the andean goose, the crested duck and the giant coot.[4] Bogs in the area are home to the rare diademed sandpiper-plover.[4] The rainbow trout has become a naturalized species in the lake.[5]

Environmental threats

The most important threats to the lake are the excessive hunting and the manipulation of water levels.[4]

See also

• Aququcha
• List of lakes in Peru

References

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