Lake Yessey (Russian: Ессе́й) is a large freshwater arctic lake in Evenkiysky District, Krasnoyarsk Krai, north-central part of Russia.
| Lake Yessey Ессей | |
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  Lake Yessey Ессей  Lake Yessey Ессей | |
| Location | Yessey, Krasnoyarsk Krai, north-central Russia |
| Coordinates | 68°28′00″N 102°25′00″E / 68.4666667°N 102.4166667°E |
| Primary outflows | Unnamed left tributary of the Kotuy |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Surface area | 238 km2 (92 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 13 m (43 ft) |
The lake is located in the Central Siberian Plateau, to the west of the course of the Kotuy river. A tributary of the Kotuy flows out of the southern end of the lake.[1] It has an area of 238 km2 (92 sq mi).
Fauna
editThe lake is rich in fish.[2] The endangered Lake Yessey charr (Salvelinus tolmachoffi), is found in the waters of the lake.[3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Operational Navigation Chart - C-5
- ^ Ekaterina M., Kuznetsova (April 2018). "Ethnocultural Portrait of Russia: The Yessey Yakuts. The Life by the Lake (History and Culture of an Ethnic Group)". Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 11 (4): 561–569. doi:10.17516/2F1997-1370-0232. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ Salvelinus tolmachoffi Berg, 1926 FishBase
- ^ IUCN - Salvelinus tolmachoffi
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