Maués Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Maués, Amazonas, North Region, Brazil at coordinates 4.8293° S, 57.9376° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,693.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,308 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Maués Basin is located in Maués, Amazonas, North Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 4.8293° S, 57.9376° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Maués Basin features an elevation/height of 99 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Maués Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Maués 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 | 1,693.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 45.00° |
| Precipitation | 2308 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 30 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 99 m |
| Area | 1,693.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Juscelinomys guaporensis
Blastocerus dichotomus
Callicebus nigrifrons
Monodelphis theresa
Alouatta guariba
Holmesina cryptae
Bos taurus
Micoureus constantiae
Tityra leucura
Phaeomyias murina
Trogon muriciensis
Tringa dorsalis
Megascops alagoensis
Megascops stangiae
Spinus alleni
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Loxopholis osvaldoi
Cercosaura anordosquama
Fritziana mitus
Dendropsophus bilobatus
Rhinatrema ron
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Cercosaura olivacea
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abapeba taruma
Brycon vonoi
Hypostomus velhochico
Hyphessobrycon sateremawe
Bairdiella goeldi
Rineloricaria quilombola
Astronotus mikoljii
Gymnotus refugio
Abutilon sellovianum
Abolboda bella
Bixa orellana
Juglans nigra
Solanum caatingae
Citrus garrawayi
Senna multijuga
Citrus latipes
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,693.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.96 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
1,080 mm
Mean Discharge
319.375 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 46.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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