Ecosystem |
Chao Phraya River |
Type |
River (basin) |
Salinity |
freshwater |
Other Names |
Chao Praya |
Location |
Central Thailand |
20° N 13° N - 98° E 103° E |
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River Length |
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Area |
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Drainage Area |
160000 |
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Depth |
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Description |
Originates from watersheds of the two mountainous ranges, Thanonthongchai and Peepunnam ranges. The system is drained by four major rivers: Ping River, Wang River, Yom River and Nan River, which conjunct into the mainstream of the Chao Phraya River at Pak Nampo. The river connects with three tributaries; Sakaekrung and Tachin from western, Pasak from the Petchabun Range, northeastern and Bangpakong from the Bantad Range, southeastern, then the system runs off to the Gulf of Thailand. |
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Total |
Species |
Families |
Species |
Families |
Reference |
329 |
47 |
222 |
36 |
30553 |
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