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Purús Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Purús, Purús, Ucayali, Peru at coordinates 10.8575° S, 72.1418° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,872.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,953 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Purús Basin is located in Purús, Purús, Ucayali, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 10.8575° S, 72.1418° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Purús Basin features an elevation/height of 427 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Purús Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Purús 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 | 1,872.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 43.00° |
| Precipitation | 1953 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 26 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 427 m |
| Area | 1,872.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Eosallamys paulacoutoi
Wamradolops tsullodon
Alouatta puruensis
Eobranisamys riverai
Pseudoprepotherium venezuelanum
Perulestes cardichi
Equus andium
Cyclopes catellus
Ocyalus latirostris
Anairetes agraphia
Tringa dorsalis
Ortygis ocellata
Columba erythrothorax
Neochelidon tibialis
Terenura humeralis
Turdus debilis
Tupinambis cuzcoensis
Anolis dissimilis
Rhinella angeli
Atelopus moropukaqumir
Potamites ocellatus
Ameerega pulchripecta
Hyloscirtus diabolus
Dendropsophus kubricki
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Doliocarpus major
Thinouia myriantha
Iriartea deltoidea
Annona oleifolia
Capsicum longifolium
Viola longibracteolata
Stachys arvensis
Drymaria veliziae
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,872.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.43 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
1,134 mm
Mean Discharge
65.366 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 58.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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