Ansupa Lake is the largest freshwater lake of Odisha situated in Banki sub-division of Cuttack district and has its fame from time immemorial for its scenic beauty, biodiversity, and natural resources.
The wetland is an oxbow lake formed by River Mahanadi and is spread over an area of 231 ha. The wetland is home to at least 194 species of birds, 61 species of fishes and 26 species of mammals in addition to 244 species of macrophytes.
Ansupa Lake Odisha Facts in Brief
- Formed by River Mahanadi and is spread over an area of 231 ha
- 194 species of birds
- 61 species of fishes
- 26 species of mammals
- 244 species of macrophytes.
- Three threatened bird species-
- Rynchops albicollis (EN),
- Sterna acuticauda (EN) and
- Sterna aurantia (VU)
7.Three threatened fish species-
- Clarias magur (Clariidae) (EN)
- Cyprinus carpio (Cyprinidae) (VU) and
- Wallago attu (VU).
The wetland provides a safe habitat to at least three threatened bird species- Rynchops albicollis (EN), Sterna acuticauda (EN) and Sterna aurantia (VU) and three threatened fish species- Clarias magur (Clariidae) (EN), Cyprinus carpio (Cyprinidae) (VU) and Wallago attu (VU).
Ansupa lake sustains the freshwater demands of the surrounding areas and also supports the livelihood of the local communities through fisheries and agriculture.
The wetland has immense recreational and tourism potential as it is a major wintering ground for migratory birds and is also known for its scenic beauty.
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