Lac de Mâl


The Lac de Mâl is a lake in Mauritania's Brakna Region, 65 km eastsouth-
east of Aleg. The
lake is permanent and is fed mainly by the Oued Leye. Its area varies between 5,250 ha at the
end of the rainy season to around 870 ha. It is an important habitat for various species of birds.