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Marshland near of Pattaya, Thailand
Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya
This area is located 5.7km east of central Pattaya. Water runoff from the city creates a lush marshland full of mosquitoes which provides plenty of food for fish. The swamp is rich in floating plants, but no underwater vegetation. The water is clear and full of plant debris.
- Submitted by
- Juhász-Tóth Gábor
- Approved by
- Greg Martin & Peter Unmack
- GPS
- 12.9191904, 100.9251938
- Geographical region
- Southeastern Asia
- Drainage Basin
- River catchment
- Water body type
- Wetland
- Water body name
- Unnamed swamp near of Pattaya
- Water body part
- Marsh land
- Water body course
- Water body: tributary of
- Tributary name
Videos above and below water
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Water Chemistry
Water information
- Water type
- fresh-water
- Water color
- Clear water
- Water transparency
- High
- Concentration of sediments
- High
- Water temperature
- 22-28 °C
- Water flow/curent
- None
Chemical parameters
- pH
- 6.80
- Conductivity
- 150
- GH
- 500 mg/l
- dGH
- KH
- dKH
- Dissolved Oxygen
Substrate in nature
- Sand
- None
- Pebble/Gravel
- None
- Stone
- None
- Stone form
- Silt/Mud
- Grey
- Leaves
- Many
- Driftwood
- Many
- Submerged terrestrial vegetation
- Yes
Aquatic Biotope
- Date of collecting
- March 15, 2021
- Collecting area
- Flooded area
- Water depth
- 0,5m
- Air temperature
- 28 °C
- Sunlight
- Full sun
Environment
- Environment
- Affected by human activity
- Affected by human activity
- Deforestation
- Deforestation
- Advanced
- Surrounding area
Located about 150 km from Bangkok, Pattaya is Thailand’s number one bathing spot and the stronghold of mass tourism. This area is located 5.7km east of central Pattaya. Water runoff from the city creates a lush marshland full of mosquitoes which provides plenty of food for fish.
This area is located in a constantly developing part of the city, so it is constantly changing and shrinking. This shallow, warm, stagnant water area is home to many labyrinth fish.
- Underwater landscape
In terms of aquatic plants, only floating plants can be found in this area. Therefore, in the underwater part, fallen leaves and branches of coastal vegetation cover the substrate. The roots of these plants washed away by the water provide shelter for the animals that live here. The 0.5-meter deep water above the bottom made of decomposing plant debris is shaded by floating plants.
Fishes:
- Betta splendens (Osphronemidae)
- Betta smaragdina (Osphronemidae)
- Trichopsis pumila (Osphronemidae)
- Trichopsis vittata (Osphronemidae)
- Trichopodus trichopterus (Osphronemidae)
Aquatic plants:
- Salvinia sp. (Salviniaceae)
- Pontederia crassipes (Pontederiaceae)
- Lemna minor (Araceae)
Terrestrial vegetation:
- Ipomoea aquatica (Convolvulaceae)
- Threats to ecology
As I mentioned in the introduction, this area is constantly changing due to the development of the city. The water is drained, its place is filled, the vegetation is laid out and the area is gradually developed.
Because of this, the habitat of the animals found here is gradually decreasing. According to my information, construction has also reached the area I described. Thus, this area ceased to exist in April 2022, together with the animal and plant world found here.
Riparian zone
- Trees near the aquatic habitat
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