Ecosystem |
Danube |
Type |
River (basin) |
Salinity |
freshwater |
Other Names |
Dunav, Donau, Duna, Dunarea, Dunai (Ref. 6318); Dunaj (Ref. 59043) |
Location |
Central Europe |
50° N 43° N - 9° E 30° E |
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Location Map |
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Size Ref |
River Length |
2850 km |
Area |
6000 km2 |
Drainage Area |
815000 |
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Depth |
Average Depth |
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Max Depth |
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Temperature |
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Description |
Ancient name Danubius; in lower course, Ister River. Second longest river in Europe (Ref. 6318). |
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Ecosystem Checklist Link |
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Total |
Species |
Families |
Species |
Families |
Reference |
120 |
22 |
52 |
15 |
30553 |
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