Tunceli İli Buzul Göllerinin (Kepir 1, 2) Makrozoobentik Faunası ve Su Kalitesi

This study was conducted to investigate certain physicochemical parameters and the benthic macroinvertebrate fauna of high-altitude glacial lakes (Kepir Plateau 1 and 2) located in Tunceli Province, Türkiye. For this purpose, fieldwork was carried out on August 8, 2023. In situ measurements of water temperature, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, and pH were taken at the study sites. Additionally, benthic macroinvertebrate samples were collected from the lakes. A total of 45 benthic macroinvertebrate taxa were identified. All recorded taxa were determined to be new records for the study area. The ecological distribution of the identified taxa is presented, and the findings are compared with those of previous studies conducted on glacial lakes in Türkiye. Furthermore, several recommendations are provided for the sustainable use of these glacial lakes.