Archidona Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Archidona, Archidona, Napo, Ecuador at coordinates 0.7640° S, 78.1607° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,970.3 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,544 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Archidona Basin is located in Archidona, Archidona, Napo, Ecuador. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 0.7640° S, 78.1607° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Archidona Basin features an elevation/height of 3,213 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Archidona Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Archidona 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 | 1,970.3 km² |
| Avg Slope | 187.00° |
| Precipitation | 1544 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 93 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 3,213 m |
| Area | 1,970.3 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Vampyrodes major
Thomasomys onkiro
Monodelphis ronaldi
Monodelphis handleyi
Phodopus sungorus
Platyrrhinus fusciventris
Perucetus colossus
Aotus lemurinus
Scytalopus androstictus
Ocreatus peruanus
Synallaxis chinchipensis
Picoides fumigatus
Limnodromus griseus
Calidris acuminata
Oceanodroma melania
Oceanodroma microsoma
Rhinella unapensis
Enyalioides altotambo
Leptodactylus rhodomystax
Atractus duboisi
Pholidobolus macbrydei
Riama raneyi
Riama anatoloros
Atractus ukupacha
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Eugenia macrocalyx
Eugenia schunkei
Abutilon multiflorum
Stryphnodendron platycarpum
Epidendrum lufinorum
Liparis sessilis
Ipomoea maranyonensis
Cardamine peruviana
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,970.3 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.82 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
1,591 mm
Mean Discharge
96.264 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 103.0%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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