Cocos Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Cocos, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 14.0937° S, 44.8440° W. Covering a total surface area of 583.8 km² with an average annual precipitation of 960 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 14.0937° S, 44.8440° 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 675 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 | 583.8 km² |
| Avg Slope | 19.00° |
| Precipitation | 960 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 14 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 675 m |
| Area | 583.8 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Mylodonopsis ibseni
Ahytherium aureum
Palaeolama major
Hydrochoeris hydrochaeris
Hylaeamys acritus
Alouatta nigerrima
Alouatta caraya
Bos taurus
Psittacus aestivus
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Micrablepharus atticolus
Colobosauroides carvalhoi
Adenomera phonotriccus
Allobates nunciatus
Microcaecilia taylori
Vanzosaura savanicola
Trilepida jani
Vanzosaura rubricauda
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abroteles setulosus
Abiliodesmus cataractae
Hyphessobrycon petricolus
Characidium tapuia
Hypostomus krikati
Hypostomus velhochico
Astronotus mikoljii
Charax leticiae
Eugenia dysenterica
Eugenia klotzschiana
Vismia gracilis
Fridericia chica
Randia armata
Habenaria monorrhiza
Paspalum vaginatum
Bulbostylis amazonica
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
583.8 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.94 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
323 mm
Mean Discharge
5.917 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 33.6%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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