Cocos Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Cocos, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 14.8238° S, 45.3466° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,867.3 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,156 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 14.8238° S, 45.3466° 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 757 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 | 1,867.3 km² |
| Avg Slope | 21.00° |
| Precipitation | 1156 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 15 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 757 m |
| Area | 1,867.3 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Mylodonopsis ibseni
Ahytherium aureum
Palaeolama major
Hylaeamys acritus
Hydrochoeris hydrochaeris
Holmesina cryptae
Monodelphis theresa
Ozotoceros bezoarticus
Psittacus aestivus
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Micrablepharus atticolus
Trilepida koppesi
Allobates nunciatus
Fritziana mitus
Microcaecilia taylori
Colobosauroides carvalhoi
Bothrops itapetiningae
Epictia clinorostris
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abroteles setulosus
Abiliodesmus cataractae
Parotocinclus haroldoi
Hypostomus krikati
Characidium samurai
Characidium tapuia
Astronotus mikoljii
Charax leticiae
Randia armata
Fridericia chica
Eugenia bimarginata
Eugenia egensis
Vismia gracilis
Habenaria monorrhiza
Ipomoea aequiloba
Ipomoea chapadensis
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,867.3 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.23 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
364 mm
Mean Discharge
54.633 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 31.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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