Where is Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin located?

Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin is located in Municipio Cruz Paredes, Barinas State, Venezuela. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 8.8946° N, 70.1968° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin?

As a Basin, Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin features an elevation/height of 705 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin?

Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin?

Yes, Municipio Cruz Paredes 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.

Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin Catchment Area (679 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:678.5 km²

Avg Slope:93.00°

Precipitation:1670 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:24 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin

Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Municipio Cruz Paredes, Barinas State, Venezuela at coordinates 8.8946° N, 70.1968° W. Covering a total surface area of 678.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,670 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Municipio Cruz Paredes Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	678.5 km²
Avg Slope	93.00°
Precipitation	1670 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	24 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	705 m
Area	678.5 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation705 m

Total Area678.5 km²

Avg Slope93.00°

LocationMunicipio Cruz Paredes, Barinas State, Venezuela

Coordinates8.8946° N, 70.1968° W

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff589 mm

Yearly Precip1670 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content29%

Silt Content27%

Sand Content44%

Organic Carbon24 g/kg

Water Content75%

Erosion Rate7947 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height30.3 m

Above-Ground Biomass222.3 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)4.01 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.1209 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1622 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTropical Moist Broadleaf Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Dinira ShrewLocal Sighting

Cryptotis dinirensis

Data DeficientVerified

Merida Small-eared ShrewLocal Sighting

Cryptotis meridensis

VulnerableVerified

Charming Climbing MouseLocal Sighting

Rhipidomys venustus

Least ConcernVerified

Giant Anteater

Myrmecophaga tridactyla

VulnerableVerified

Giant Armadillo

Priodontes maximus

VulnerableVerified

Dryland Mouse Opossum

Marmosa xerophila

VulnerableVerified

Sucre Spiny-rat

Proechimys urichi

UnknownVerified

Mato Grosso Dog-faced Bat

Neoplatymops mattogrossensis

UnknownVerified

Birds

Rufous-browed Chat-tyrantLocal Sighting

Ochthoeca superciliosa

Least ConcernVerified

Myrmeciza palliata

Chaetura pelagica

Green-bellied Hummingbird

Saucerottia viridigaster

Least ConcernVerified

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

Near ThreatenedVerified

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

VulnerableVerified

Perija Parakeet

Pyrrhura caeruleiceps

UnknownVerified

Stormsvale

Oceanodroma leucorhoa

UnknownVerified

Reptiles & Amphibians

Pristimantis zeuctotylusLocal Sighting

Pristimantis zeuctotylus

Least ConcernVerified

Gonatodes rayitoLocal Sighting

Gonatodes rayito

Verified

Guiana Shield FrogLocal Sighting

Adelophryne gutturosa

Least ConcernVerified

Peru Snail-eaterLocal Sighting

Dipsas peruana

Verified

Rubber Eel

Typhlonectes natans

Least ConcernVerified

Black Caecilian

Rhinatrema nigrum

UnknownVerified

Lowland Tropical Bullfrog

Adenomera andreae

Least ConcernVerified

Falcon Crested Toad

Rhinella sclerocephala

VulnerableVerified

Fish

Arapaima

Arapaima gigas

Least ConcernFallback

Red-bellied Piranha

Pygocentrus nattereri

Least ConcernFallback

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Least ConcernFallback

Common Electric Eel

Electrophorus electricus

Least ConcernFallback

Tambaqui

Colossoma macropomum

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Brycon falcatus

Charax gibbosus

Cordylancistrus nephelion

Gymnotus carapo

Leafcutter Ant

Atta cephalotes

Least ConcernFallback

Plants & Fungi

Brazil Nut Tree

Bertholletia excelsa

Fallback

Kapok Tree

Ceiba pentandra

Fallback

Rubber Tree

Hevea brasiliensis

Fallback

Giant Water Lily

Victoria amazonica

Fallback

Tropical Moist Broadleaf Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

678.5 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

17%

Forest

Leaf Area Index (LAI)

4.01 m²/m²

Density Classification

Sparse Shrubland

Canopy Height30.3 m

Aboveground Biomass222.3 t/ha

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover17%

Cropland8%

Pastures / Rangelands46%

Urbanization & Infrastructure1%

Open Water Bodies28%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

35%Yield

Annual Runoff

589 mm

Mean Discharge

12.56 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 35.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

94 / 100

Soil Erosion

7.9kt/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:100%

Nighttime Light Index:100%

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