Paranatinga Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Paranatinga, Mato Grosso, Central-West Region, Brazil at coordinates 13.8637° S, 53.8730° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,028.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,626 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Paranatinga Basin is located in Paranatinga, Mato Grosso, Central-West Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 13.8637° S, 53.8730° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Paranatinga Basin features an elevation/height of 448 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Paranatinga Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Paranatinga 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 | 2,028.5 km² |
| Avg Slope | 23.00° |
| Precipitation | 1626 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 15 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 448 m |
| Area | 2,028.5 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Mylodonopsis ibseni
Ahytherium aureum
Palaeolama major
Hydrochoeris hydrochaeris
Hylaeamys acritus
Sapajus libidinosus
Holmesina cryptae
Callicebus nigrifrons
Psittacus aestivus
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Micrablepharus atticolus
Anolis meridionalis
Microcaecilia taylori
Rhinella sebbeni
Adenomera phonotriccus
Stenocercus quinarius
Trilepida fuliginosa
Vanzosaura rubricauda
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abroteles setulosus
Abiliodesmus cataractae
Hypostomus velhochico
Charax leticiae
Parotocinclus haroldoi
Myloplus zorroi
Astronotus mikoljii
Hypostomus krikati
Vismia gracilis
Eugenia bimarginata
Randia armata
Fridericia chica
Eugenia egensis
Habenaria monorrhiza
Neoprotoparmelia brasilisidiata
Ipomoea aequiloba
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,028.5 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.94 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
669 mm
Mean Discharge
47.104 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 41.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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