Dalaman Plain
Description of the area: The southwest of KöyceÄŸiz Lake, the plain formed by the Dalaman River and the coast surrounding this plain and consists of 20 large and small islands. Kocagöl and Kapıdağı peninsula in the south of the Dalaman district are also located in the ÖDA. The Dalaman River forms a delta at the place where it is poured into the Mediterranean Sea and there is Dalaman Beach about 10 kilometers long. Kargin and Sulfur lakes are also found around Kocagöl, the most important wetland in the area. Area due to its geographic location in terms of both ecosystems, species diversity is one of Turkey's most comprehensive regions.
Habitats: ÖDA; red pine (Pinus brutia) forests, ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) and sweetgum (Liquidambar orientalis) Weighted flooded forests, Mediterranean scrub communities, brackish lakes, salt marsh, reeds areas, consists of rocky shores and agricultural areas with gravelly and sandy beaches. The area around the Dalaman River is covered with agricultural areas. Dalaman beaches are mostly very fine sand in some areas are composed of small pebbles. The hills surrounding the plain are covered with shrubs and red pines. On the rocky shores in the area there are caves with underwater and above water entrances.
Species: Dalaman Plain is an important area for different species groups. Verbascum dalamanicum, which is known to be endemic to the Dalaman Plain, is one of the most important plant species of the region.
In addition, coastal areas and caves, extinction of endangered worldwide Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) is an important habitat for. Located in rivers and streams in the area otter (Lutra lutra) lives.
Lyciasalamandra fazilae, a pair of species of life, is one of the most important creatures found in the Dalaman Plain.
