Pilão Arcado Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Pilão Arcado, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 10.0220° S, 42.6676° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,009.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 656 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Pilão Arcado Basin is located in Pilão Arcado, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 10.0220° S, 42.6676° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Pilão Arcado Basin features an elevation/height of 421 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Pilão Arcado Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Pilão Arcado 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 | 2,009.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 5.00° |
| Precipitation | 656 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 10 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 421 m |
| Area | 2,009.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Xenorhinotherium bahiense
Panochthus greslebini
Hoplophorus euphractus
Monodelphis theresa
Blastocerus dichotomus
Alouatta caraya
Bos taurus
Callicebus nigrifrons
Trogon muriciensis
Synallaxis amazonica
Spinus alleni
Tringa dorsalis
Megascops alagoensis
Megascops stangiae
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Penelope purpurascens
Leposoma baturitensis
Colobosauroides cearensis
Fritziana mitus
Holoaden suarezi
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Rhinatrema ron
Calyptommatus leiolepis
Anotosaura collaris
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abracris bromeliae
Microcambeva mucuriensis
Cambeva notabilis
Charax leticiae
Hyphessobrycon petricolus
Bairdiella goeldi
Astronotus mikoljii
Gymnotus refugio
Eugenia brejoensis
Absidia saloaensis
Absidia multispora
Piper reticulatum
Acer rubrum
Endlicheria gracilis
Salvia officinalis
Matayba inelegans
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,009.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.48 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
32 mm
Mean Discharge
9.355 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 4.9%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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