Pearl Lagoon Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Pearl Lagoon, South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua at coordinates 12.5187° N, 83.8610° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,391.7 km² with an average annual precipitation of 3,222 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Pearl Lagoon Basin is located in Pearl Lagoon, South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 12.5187° N, 83.8610° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Pearl Lagoon Basin features an elevation/height of 39 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Pearl Lagoon Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Pearl Lagoon 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 | 2,391.7 km² |
| Avg Slope | 12.00° |
| Precipitation | 3222 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 42 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 39 m |
| Area | 2,391.7 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Sciurus richmond
Cryptotis celaque
Dasyprocta ruatanica
Sorex mccarthyi
Artibeus inopinatus
Eumops underwoodi
Cebus imitator
Ateles geoffroyi
Aratinga canicularis
Harpia harpyja
Ara macao
Penelope purpurascens
Marisora urtica
Nototriton barbouri
Tantilla stenigrammi
Oedipina leptopoda
Oedipina nica
Bothriechis guifarroi
Nototriton saslaya
Tantilla excelsa
Gelae fish
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Calligrapha pantherina
Eurysternus foedus
Crematogaster brasiliensis
Psychoda litotes
Psychoda laticaula
Anthophora squammulosa
Oospila albipunctulata
Smicridea bivittata
Lycianthes arrazolensis
Sticherus albus
Miconia kellyana
Dracula immunda
Magnolia celaquensis
Magnolia pastorcortesii
Anthurium lancetillense
Ceratozamia hondurensis
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,391.7 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
6.33 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
1,747 mm
Mean Discharge
0.374 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 54.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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