Aracruz Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, Southeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 19.6565° S, 40.1488° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,152.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,185 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Aracruz Basin is located in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, Southeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 19.6565° S, 40.1488° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Aracruz Basin features an elevation/height of 39 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Aracruz Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Aracruz Basin can be explored. You can find nearby routes, natural discovery points, and regional markers under the "Nearby Discovery" tab. Visitors should check local environmental regulations and travel advisories before planning a visit.
| Drainage Area | 1,152.1 km² |
| Avg Slope | 22.00° |
| Precipitation | 1185 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 25 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 39 m |
| Area | 1,152.1 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Sciurus urucumus
Felis catus
Dasyprocta pryntnolopha
Thylamys karimii
Micoureus demerarae
Leopardus colocolo
Trichechus inunguus
Histiotus niontanus
Myrmeciza loricata
Eimeria ferreirai
Polioptila attenboroughi
Megascops stangiae
Megascops alagoensis
Tringa dorsalis
Psarocolius auricollis
Synallaxis amazonica
Sarcosuchus hartti
Trilepida salgueiroi
Brachycephalus sulfuratus
Pristimantis ventrigranulosus
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Rhinatrema ron
Leposoma scincoides
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Cambeva panthera
Pseudacanthicus major
Charax leticiae
Cyphocharax sanctigabrielis
Bairdiella goeldi
Gymnotus refugio
Astronotus mikoljii
Gymnotus cuia
Smilax spicata
Panicum trichoides
Sequoia sempervirens
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Taxodium distichum
Ophioglossum nudicaule
Nowellia curvifolia
Virola sebifera
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,152.1 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.28 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
263 mm
Mean Discharge
9.526 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 22.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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