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Kuala Langat peat swamp, Malaysia

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Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Langat

Kuala Langat peat swamp in the state of Selangor, Malaysia.

Submitted by
Miran Župevc
Approved by
Greg Martin & Peter Unmack
GPS
2.8365619, 101.4961853
Geographical region
Southeastern Asia
Drainage Basin
Klang river
River catchment
Water body type
Wetland
Water body name
Swamp
Water body part
Marsh land
Water body course
Lower course
Water body: tributary of
Wetland
Tributary name

Water Chemistry

Water information

Water type
Fresh water
Water color
Black water
Water transparency
Low
Concentration of sediments
Low
Water temperature
27.17 °C
Water flow/curent
None

Chemical parameters

pH
3.05
Conductivity
GH
1.34 mg/l
KH
0
Dissolved Oxygen
0.09 %

Substrate in nature

Sand
None
Pebble/Gravel
None
Stone
None
Stone form
Silt/Mud
Brown
Leaves
Many
Driftwood
Many
Submerged terrestrial vegetation
Yes

Aquatic Biotope

Date of collecting
Collecting area
Below waterfall
Water depth
1,0m
Air temperature
Sunlight
Partial shade

Environment

Environment
Affected by human activity
Affected by human activity
Pollution
Pollution
Advanced
Surrounding area

City.

Underwater landscape

Leaves, roots, peat, decaying plant matter.

Fish: 3 Coccina spp.

Threats to ecology

There is a high risk that the habitat will disappear in the coming years due to oil palm plantations.

Riparian zone

Trees near the aquatic habitat
Many -

Bibliography

Comment by the expert

Greg Martin: Well researched.

Peter Unmack: Details were lacking for most aspects, although the habitat description was good.