Maracás Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Maracás, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 13.6187° S, 40.5175° W. Covering a total surface area of 701.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 702 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Maracás Basin is located in Maracás, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 13.6187° S, 40.5175° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Maracás Basin features an elevation/height of 669 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Maracás Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Maracás 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 | 701.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 74.00° |
| Precipitation | 702 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 19 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 669 m |
| Area | 701.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Panochthus greslebini
Hoplophorus euphractus
Thylamys karimii
Euryoryzomys lamia
Micoureus demerarae
Leopardus colocolo
Phyllomys blainvilii
Felis catus
Psarocolius auricollis
Polioptila attenboroughi
Eimeria ferreirai
Megascops alagoensis
Tringa dorsalis
Megascops stangiae
Synallaxis amazonica
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Acratosaura mentalis
Hemidactylus agrius
Pristimantis latro
Pristimantis guianensis
Rhinatrema ron
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Erythrolamprus viridis
Calyptommatus sinebrachiatus
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abracris bromeliae
Pseudacanthicus major
Cambeva panthera
Charax leticiae
Characidium samurai
Astronotus mikoljii
Gymnotus refugio
Bairdiella goeldi
Absidia multispora
Absidia saloaensis
Panicum trichoides
Equisetum hyemale
Nowellia curvifolia
Sequoia sempervirens
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Psilotum nudum
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
701.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.55 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
54 mm
Mean Discharge
1.16 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 7.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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