Juruá Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Juruá, Amazonas, North Region, Brazil at coordinates 3.2737° S, 66.4722° W. Covering a total surface area of 471.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,909 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Juruá Basin is located in Juruá, Amazonas, North Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 3.2737° S, 66.4722° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Juruá Basin features an elevation/height of 87 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Juruá Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Juruá 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 | 471.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 5.00° |
| Precipitation | 2909 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 31 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 87 m |
| Area | 471.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Blastocerus dichotomus
Alouatta belzebul
Alouatta discolor
Holmesina cryptae
Bos taurus
Monodelphis theresa
Micoureus constantiae
Oligoryzomys mattogrossae
Trogon muriciensis
Synallaxis amazonica
Spinus alleni
Megascops stangiae
Tringa dorsalis
Megascops alagoensis
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Harpia harpyja
Fritziana mitus
Rhinatrema ron
Crossodactylodes septentrionalis
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Dendropsophus kamagarini
Allobates nunciatus
Amazophrynella bilinguis
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abebaeus crassus
Charax leticiae
Bairdiella goeldi
Astronotus mikoljii
Pareiorhaphis togoroi
Rineloricaria rodriquezae
Brycon vermelha
Gymnotus refugio
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
471.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
5.86 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
1,674 mm
Mean Discharge
25.02 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 57.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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