Choghakhor Wetland

Choghakhor Wetland
Interactive map of Choghakhor Wetland
LocationChaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran
Coordinates31°55′26″N 50°54′18″E / 31.924°N 50.905°E / 31.924; 50.905
Area1,687 ha (6.51 sq mi)
AdministratorDepartment of Environment of Iran
Official nameChoghakhor Wetland
Designated3 March 2010 (2010-03-03)
Reference no.1939

Choghakhor Wetland is a wetland in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran, considered to be one of the most important sites in Iran for the endemic Zagros pupfish, Aphanius vladykovi. Choghakhor Wetland, recognized as one of Iran’s 105 important wetlands for birds - especially endangered ones - is part of the Tang-e-Sayad and Sabzkuh Biosphere Reserve. The wetland ranks sixth in the country’s classification of important wetlands for bird watching.