Huepetuhe Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Huepetuhe, Manu, Madre de Dios, Peru at coordinates 12.9119° S, 70.7879° W. Covering a total surface area of 3,736 km² with an average annual precipitation of 3,845 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Huepetuhe Basin is located in Huepetuhe, Manu, Madre de Dios, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 12.9119° S, 70.7879° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Huepetuhe Basin features an elevation/height of 566 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Huepetuhe Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Huepetuhe 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 | 3,736 km² |
| Avg Slope | 75.00° |
| Precipitation | 3845 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 50 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 566 m |
| Area | 3,736 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Cyclopes catellus
Eobranisamys riverai
Eosallamys paulacoutoi
Alouatta puruensis
Pseudoprepotherium venezuelanum
Wamradolops tsullodon
Perulestes cardichi
Equus andium
Ocyalus latirostris
Turdus debilis
Ortygis ocellata
Columba erythrothorax
Tringa dorsalis
Anairetes agraphia
Terenura humeralis
Neochelidon tibialis
Tupinambis cuzcoensis
Anolis dissimilis
Phrynopus mariellaleo
Chiasmocleis abofoa
Potamites ocellatus
Chiasmocleis magnova
Hyloxalus littoralis
Dendropsophus kubricki
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Doliocarpus major
Thinouia myriantha
Iriartea deltoidea
Cremastosperma dolichopodum
Macadamia integrifolia
Peperomia symmankii
Verbena peruviana
Capsicum longifolium
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
3,736 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
7.27 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
3,366 mm
Mean Discharge
419.592 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 87.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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