Lircay Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Lircay, Angaraes, Huancavelica, Peru at coordinates 12.9921° S, 74.7148° W. Covering a total surface area of 3,145.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 812 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Lircay Basin is located in Lircay, Angaraes, Huancavelica, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 12.9921° S, 74.7148° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Lircay Basin features an elevation/height of 4,090 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Lircay Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Lircay 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 | 3,145.1 km² |
| Avg Slope | 156.00° |
| Precipitation | 812 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 40 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 4,090 m |
| Area | 3,145.1 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Ctenomys leucodon
Glossophaga valens
Isothrix barbarabrownae
Felis silvestris
Leopardus jacobitus
Lestoros inca
Cryptotis peruviensis
Marmosa quichua
Basileuterus nigrivertex
Scytalopus intermedius
Heliothraupis oneilli
Bubo scandiacus
Lagopus muta
Falco peregrinus
Stenocercus catherineae
Macropholidus ataktolepis
Pristimantis antisuyu
Pristimantis ashaninka
Selvasaura brava
Proctoporus optimus
Epictia teaguei
Stenocercus formosus
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Trichomycterus megantoni
Xanthopygus max
Chaetostoma spondylus
Gymnotus ucamara
Hemigrammus changae
Characidium tapuia
Bombus polaris
Senecio melanandrus
Capsicum tovarii
Abrothallus doliiformis
Aa matthewsii
Eugenia muricata
Abatia spicata
Lepanthes attenboroughii
Anthurium dombeyanum
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
3,145.1 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.72 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
571 mm
Mean Discharge
60.744 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 70.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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