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. It is located in the

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. Lake Marcapomacocha lies south of

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and east of Lake Antacota. It is situated at a height of about , about 3.67 km long and 1.95 km at its widest point. It has a catchment area of .

Ecology

The area where Lake Marcapomacocha is located is important for the breeding of the

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, the

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and the

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. Bogs in the area are home to the rare diademed sandpiper-plover. The rainbow trout has become a naturalized species in the lake.

Environmental threats

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

References

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Ecology

Environmental threats

See also

References