The Andranotsimisiamalona River is located in northern Madagascar. Its sources are situated in the Ambohitra Massif; it flows into the Saharenana River above Antananandrenitelo.[1]
| Andranotsimisiamalona River | |
|---|---|
 Ambohitra Massif river system | |
| Location | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Ambohitra Massif, Diana |
| • elevation | 1,354 m (4,442 ft) |
| Mouth | Saharenana River |
• location | Diana |
• coordinates | 12°28′00″S 49°21′20″E / 12.46667°S 49.35556°E |
• elevation | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Length | 51.2 km (31.8 mi) |
| Basin size | 59.9 km2 (23.1 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | near Antananandrenitelo[1] |
| • average | 0.38 m3/s (13 cu ft/s)[1] |
| • minimum | 0.128 m3/s (4.5 cu ft/s) |
| • maximum | 2.42 m3/s (85 cu ft/s) |
Madagascar is renowned for its unique biodiversity. With many endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. Rivers like the Andranotsimisiamalona contribute to this biodiversity by providing habitats for various plants and animals, including freshwater fish and water dependent species.
References edit
- ^ a b c Bauduin, D.; Servat, E. "Etude d'Hydrologie à Usage Agricole" (PDF). Institut Français de Recherche Scientifique pour le Développement en Coopération. pp. 14–16. Retrieved 23 April 2016. (in French)