Colquioc Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Colquioc, Bolognesi, Ancash, Peru at coordinates 10.3089° S, 77.5543° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,661.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 244 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Colquioc Basin is located in Colquioc, Bolognesi, Ancash, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 10.3089° S, 77.5543° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Colquioc Basin features an elevation/height of 2,233 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Colquioc Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Colquioc 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 | 2,661.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 200.00° |
| Precipitation | 244 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 28 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 2,233 m |
| Area | 2,661.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Phyllotis amicus
Punomys lemminus
Thylamys tatei
Eumops chiribaya
Mormopterus kalinowskii
Cynthiacetus peruvianus
Chilcacetus cavirhinus
Leopardus jacobitus
Inkayacu paracasensis
Icadyptes salasi
Lochmias obscurata
Turdus gigantodes
Aratinga erythrogenys
Columba erythrothorax
Ortygis ocellata
Tringa dorsalis
Macropholidus ruthveni
Piscogavialis jugaliperforatus
Osteocephalus cannatellai
Phyllodactylus microphyllus
Microlophus tigris
Epictia alfredschmidti
Epictia rufidorsa
Dipsas williamsi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Hadruroides bustamantei
Tomarus rostratus
Pheidole microps
Xanthopygus max
Copestylum pseudotachina
Hadruroides leopardus
Copestylum yura
Scopogonalia subolivacea
Polylepis microphylla
Sticherus moyobambensis
Nicotiana knightiana
Senecio festucoides
Anthurium llewellynii
Solanum pseudoamericanum
Polylepis sacra
Cyathea fabiolae
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,661.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.87 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
377 mm
Mean Discharge
30.206 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 154.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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