Zacapu Lagoon

The Zacapu Lagoon is a small perennial wetland located within the urban area of Zacapu, Michoacán, Mexico. It has an approximate area of 33 hectares, connects with the Lerma River through the Angulo River and is fed by 20 springs.^[1] The Zacapu Lagoon was included within the Ramsar wetlands in June 2004.^[2]

Zacapu Lagoon
Zacapu Lagoon
Location	Mexico
Coordinates	19°49′29″N 101°47′15″W
Type	Lagoon
Part of	Basin of the Lerma River
River sources	Angulo
Surface area	33.5 ha (83 acres)
Surface elevation	1,980 m (6,500 ft)
Settlements	Zacapu
References	[1]

Zacapu Lagoon is the only known habitat for the Zacapu shiner, Zacapu allotoca, Zacapu dwarf crayfish and Anderson's salamander.