Cocos Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Cocos, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 14.3300° S, 45.3150° W. Covering a total surface area of 776.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,108 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Cocos Basin is located in Cocos, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 14.3300° S, 45.3150° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Cocos Basin features an elevation/height of 792 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Cocos Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Cocos 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 | 776.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 6.00° |
| Precipitation | 1108 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 15 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 792 m |
| Area | 776.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Mylodonopsis ibseni
Palaeolama major
Ahytherium aureum
Hydrochoeris hydrochaeris
Hylaeamys acritus
Monodelphis theresa
Alouatta nigerrima
Holmesina cryptae
Psittacus aestivus
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Micrablepharus atticolus
Bachia bresslaui
Fritziana mitus
Microcaecilia taylori
Allobates nunciatus
Lygophis meridionalis
Atractus spinalis
Trilepida fuliginosa
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abroteles setulosus
Abiliodesmus cataractae
Parotocinclus haroldoi
Myloplus zorroi
Brycon vonoi
Hypostomus krikati
Astronotus mikoljii
Characidium helmeri
Fridericia chica
Vismia gracilis
Eugenia bimarginata
Randia armata
Eugenia klotzschiana
Habenaria monorrhiza
Ipomoea chapadensis
Lachesiodendron viridiflorum
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
776.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.16 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
411 mm
Mean Discharge
10.316 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 37.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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