Verlorevlei River

Verlorevlei River
EtymologyVerlorenvlei River
Location
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
Physical characteristics
Source_
MouthAtlantic Ocean
  location
Western Cape, South Africa
  coordinates
32°19′S 18°20′E / 32.317°S 18.333°E / -32.317; 18.333
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Basin features
Designated28 June 1991
Reference no.525

Verlorevlei River is a river in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Lying on the Sandveld of the West Coast, the river runs past Eendekuil, Het Kruis, and Redelinghuys. The river mouth is located at Elands Bay. Its tributaries include the Hol River, Kruismans River and the Krom Antonies River. It falls within the Drainage system G and the Management Area.

The river is the only known habitat of the endangered Verlorenvlei redfin.