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Cruz Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Cruz, Ceará, Northeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 2.9492° S, 40.3794° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,309 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,166 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Cruz Basin is located in Cruz, Ceará, Northeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 2.9492° S, 40.3794° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Cruz Basin features an elevation/height of 33 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Cruz Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Cruz 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 | 1,309 km² |
| Avg Slope | 6.00° |
| Precipitation | 1166 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 17 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 33 m |
| Area | 1,309 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Dasyprocta pryntnolopha
Chaetomys subspinosus
Sairadelphys tocantinensis
Felis catus
Thylamys karimii
Leopardus colocolo
Dasypus beniensis
Mico rondoni
Psarocolius auricollis
Polioptila attenboroughi
Eimeria ferreirai
Megascops stangiae
Tringa dorsalis
Megascops alagoensis
Synallaxis amazonica
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Pristimantis latro
Proceratophrys sanctaritae
Rhinatrema ron
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Stereocyclops palmipes
Pristimantis guianensis
Proceratophrys goyana
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Pseudacanthicus major
Cambeva panthera
Cyphocharax sanctigabrielis
Gymnotus refugio
Hyphessobrycon petricolus
Gymnotus cuia
Bairdiella goeldi
Astronotus mikoljii
Panicum trichoides
Tsuga canadensis
Juniperus phoenicea
Paullinia cidii
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Nowellia curvifolia
Psilotum nudum
Ophioglossum nudicaule
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,309 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.25 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
326 mm
Mean Discharge
0.27 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 28.0%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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