In the southern part of Sierra Leone, the climate is generally hot and humid. This lowland region has several networks of rivers and streams that frequently flow out of their basin, due to periodic flooding commonly peaking from April to May and July to September.
The huge difference in the fallen rain (difference between July to October in 2022 was ca. 400mm) results are flooded areas and marshlands. After the rivers and streams get flooded, the recending water create pools where inhabitants continue their life waiting for the next flood. This pools have colored water cause of the tannins from botanicals.
In these regions we can make difference between closed canopy and open capony streams, puddle systems. In open canopy parts you can find more flora and fauna, because of the hiding places provided by plants. The closed canopy parts have accumulated wood and leafy debris which are darker habitat. In both habitats the submerged terrestrial vegetation are frequent.
- GPS
- 7.5440345, -11.8682270
- Geographical region
- Western Africa
- Drainage Basin
- Sewa river
- River catchment
- Male river
- Water body type
- Stream
- Water body name
- Valley swamp, with constantly running streams and isolated water pools
- Water body part
- Marsh land
- Water body course
- Upper course
- Water body: tributary of
- River
- Tributary name
- Unnamed stream
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