RO172sc
Romania
44.9851619338, 29.3781031758
- Category
- A
- Area
- 3,88 ha
- Origin
- B
- Hydro-morphology
- 2
- River km
- 20
- Habitat Characteristic
- Wetlands and softwood galleries
General Information
This island developed in the former channel of the Sfantu Gheorghe branch after the cutting of the meander. It is permanently surrounded by water at any level. Its surface is covered mostly with willows and on the sides with reed, especially on the back side of the island. The evolution stages of the island are very visible due to the different heights of the tree groups.
This island hosts species protected by OUG 57/2007, such as:
- European hobby (Falco subbuteo)
- Otter –(Lutra lutra)
- Pool frog -(Pelophylax lessonae)
Conservation status: Biosphere Reservation
