Buritizeiro Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Buritizeiro, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 17.9436° S, 45.2748° W. Covering a total surface area of 599 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,273 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Buritizeiro Basin is located in Buritizeiro, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 17.9436° S, 45.2748° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Buritizeiro Basin features an elevation/height of 696 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Buritizeiro Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Buritizeiro 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 | 599 km² |
| Avg Slope | 34.00° |
| Precipitation | 1273 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 18 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 696 m |
| Area | 599 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Mylodonopsis ibseni
Palaeolama major
Ahytherium aureum
Hylaeamys acritus
Hydrochoeris hydrochaeris
Alouatta nigerrima
Callicebus nigrifrons
Holmesina cryptae
Psittacus aestivus
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Micrablepharus atticolus
Trilepida fuliginosa
Microcaecilia taylori
Fritziana mitus
Pseudopaludicola matuta
Trilepida jani
Vanzosaura savanicola
Bothrops itapetiningae
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abroteles setulosus
Abiliodesmus cataractae
Hyphessobrycon petricolus
Hypostomus velhochico
Parotocinclus haroldoi
Astronotus mikoljii
Characidium tapuia
Hypostomus krikati
Eugenia dysenterica
Randia armata
Vismia gracilis
Eugenia bimarginata
Fridericia chica
Habenaria monorrhiza
Epidendrum pinheiroi
Hordeum euclaston
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
599 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.41 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
403 mm
Mean Discharge
757.185 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 31.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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