Kenyir Lake is home to numerous species of freshwater fish and exotic wildlife. With a water catchment area of 38,000 hectares, the lake is naturally a haven for freshwater fish. A recent study revealed that there are some 300 species of freshwater fish dwelling in the lake[citation needed]. The presence of dead trees around the lake serves as a perfect breeding ground for these fishes. Algae growing on dead trees and branches serve as the main form of sustenance for the fishes. From studies and observations conducted by the Department of Fisheries, species such as the big Lampam Sungai (barboides), Kelah (Malayan mahseer or Tor tambroides), Toman (snakehead), Tapah (wallagonia leerii) Kawan (Friendly Barb), Kalui (Giant Gouramy) and Kelisa (green arowana) are found in waters and around dead trees.
Although a reservoir, the area has been successfully developed for eco-tourism, and there are many resorts on its shores. Fishing is popular, as are jungle treks, waterfalls and caves. According to the locals, the best season for fishing is August when the water level is lower. Popular spots for jungle trekking are Pengkalan Gawi, Bewah at the Terengganuan section of the Taman Negara, along the rivers of Saok, Lasir, Tembat and Lawit. Kayaking, canoeing, boating, whitewater rafting and rapids shooting are among the many water sports available here.
Referencesedit
^Bernama (24 February 2016). "Weak quake at Tasik Kenyir, tremors felt in Kuala Berang". Awani. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
External linksedit
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Kenyir Information Site by the Central Terengganu Development Board (Malay-language only)
Kenyir Eco Site (English-language only)
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kenyir, lake, tasik, kenyir, artificial, lake, located, hulu, terengganu, terengganu, malaysia, nestled, deep, pantai, timur, range, lake, created, 1985, kenyir, kenyir, river, upper, stream, terengganu, river, lake, provides, water, nearby, sultan, mahmud, po. Tasik Kenyir or Kenyir Lake is an artificial lake located in Hulu Terengganu Terengganu Malaysia nestled deep in the Pantai Timur Range The lake was created in 1985 by the Kenyir Dam on the Kenyir River the upper stream of the Terengganu River The lake provides water to the nearby Sultan Mahmud Power Station It is the largest man made lake in mainland Southeast Asia with an area of 260 000 hectares 1 Kenyir LakeKenyir LakeShow map of TerengganuKenyir LakeShow map of MalaysiaLocationTerengganu MalaysiaCoordinates5 00 N 102 48 E 5 000 N 102 800 E 5 000 102 800TypereservoirPrimary inflowsKenyir RiverPrimary outflowsTerengganu RiverBasin countriesMalaysiaSurface area260 km2 100 sq mi Max depth476 feet 145 m Islands340 Contents 1 Flora and fauna 2 Tourism 3 References 4 External linksFlora and fauna edit nbsp Kenyir Lake with surrounding jungleKenyir Lake is home to numerous species of freshwater fish and exotic wildlife With a water catchment area of 38 000 hectares the lake is naturally a haven for freshwater fish A recent study revealed that there are some 300 species of freshwater fish dwelling in the lake citation needed The presence of dead trees around the lake serves as a perfect breeding ground for these fishes Algae growing on dead trees and branches serve as the main form of sustenance for the fishes From studies and observations conducted by the Department of Fisheries species such as the big Lampam Sungai barboides Kelah Malayan mahseer or Tor tambroides Toman snakehead Tapah wallagonia leerii Kawan Friendly Barb Kalui Giant Gouramy and Kelisa green arowana are found in waters and around dead trees The jungles surrounding Kenyir Lake are home to some endangered species such as Asian elephants and Malaysian tigers Tourism editAlthough a reservoir the area has been successfully developed for eco tourism and there are many resorts on its shores Fishing is popular as are jungle treks waterfalls and caves According to the locals the best season for fishing is August when the water level is lower Popular spots for jungle trekking are Pengkalan Gawi Bewah at the Terengganuan section of the Taman Negara along the rivers of Saok Lasir Tembat and Lawit Kayaking canoeing boating whitewater rafting and rapids shooting are among the many water sports available here References edit Bernama 24 February 2016 Weak quake at Tasik Kenyir tremors felt in Kuala Berang Awani Retrieved 24 February 2016 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kenyir Lake Tasik Kenyir main website Tourism Malaysia Kenyir Lake Kenyir Information Site by the Central Terengganu Development Board Malay language only Kenyir Eco Site English language only Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kenyir Lake amp oldid 1210159999, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
