Gracias Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Gracias, Lempira, Honduras at coordinates 14.5640° N, 88.5246° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,160.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,437 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Gracias Basin is located in Gracias, Lempira, Honduras. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 14.5640° N, 88.5246° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Gracias Basin features an elevation/height of 1,246 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Gracias Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Gracias 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 | 1,160.5 km² |
| Avg Slope | 125.00° |
| Precipitation | 1437 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 35 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,246 m |
| Area | 1,160.5 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Cryptotis tropicalis
Cryptotis gracilis
Sigmodon zanjonensis
Melanomys chrysomelas
Marmosa mexicana
Bauerus dubiaquercus
Ectophylla alba
Sylvilagus gabbi
Abeillia abeillei
Icterus sclateri
Poecilostreptus cabanisi
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Cyanocitta stelleri
Nucifraga columbiana
Tantilla brevicauda
Tantilla lempira
Abronia vasconcelosii
Abronia salvadorensis
Abronia campbelli
Holcosus parvus
Adelphicos daryi
Ctenosaura palearis
Gelae fish
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Salvelinus confluentus
Prosopium williamsoni
Abaeis boisduvaliana
Abaris aequinoctialis
Alkindus atratus
Panthea hondurensis
Dissochaetus costaricensis
Anthophora squammulosa
Macrobrachium acanthurus
Hondurantemna chespiritoi
Smilax subpubescens
Abutilon andrieuxii
Tabernaemontana arborea
Stylosanthes viscosa
Ipomoea nil
Philodendron purulhense
Solanum lignescens
Calliandra estebanensis
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,160.5 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.66 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
672 mm
Mean Discharge
24.86 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 46.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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