crow [Corvus cornix capellanus] was present. Mammals Golden jackals have been observed regularly at the site. Striped hyenas and caracals were reported by local people near the lake edge. Reptiles Many species of reptiles have been observed such as Turkish gecko and Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard. Fish Ten fish species have been found in the lake including: Aspius vorax, yellowfin barbel, B. luteus, B. sharpeyi, goldfish , Cyprnion kais, common carp, Silurus triostegus, Chondrostoma regium, and Liza abu. Plants Tharthar lake and the surrounding area contains about 38 species of plants. Four main habitat types observed within the Al-Tharthar Lake and Al Dhebaeji Field area: Inland standing water: aquatic communities – rooted submerged vegetation, characterized by Vallisneria spiralis, Potamogeton crispus and Potamogeton perfoliatus. Flooded communities: periodically or occasionally flooded land dominated by Cyperus sp., Rumex dentatus, Polygonum argyrocoleon, Polygonum sp. and Bacopa monnieri. Marsh vegetation: helophytic vegetation - reedbeds, characterized by Phragmites australis. Terrestrial vegetation: desert shrub characterized by Tamarix sp., Alhagi maurorum, Atraplex leucoclada and Cornulaca aucheri. See also Lake Habbaniyah Lake Milh Lake Qadisiyah Mosul Dam List of dams and reservoirs in Iraq Wildlife of Iraq References External links Geography of Iraq Tharthar Extreme points of Earth Tharthar Tharthar