Río Negro Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Río Negro, Argentina at coordinates 41.2065° S, 68.6295° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,093.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 192 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Río Negro Basin is located in Río Negro, Argentina. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 41.2065° S, 68.6295° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Río Negro Basin features an elevation/height of 1,040 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Río Negro Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Río Negro 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 | 2,093.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 24.00° |
| Precipitation | 192 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 26 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,040 m |
| Area | 2,093.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Euphractus proximus
Pseudeutatus clypeus
Notostylops murinus
Euprotogonia trigonalis
Acdestis oweni
Clenia brevis
Pachybiotherium illuminatum
Bardalestes hunco
Patagornis marshi
Palaeospheniscus patagonicus
Palaeospheniscus bergi
Patagornis lemoinei
Badiostes patagonicus
Thegornis debilis
Patagornis bachmanni
Kelenken guillermoi
Liolaemus silvanae
Liolaemus sarmientoi
Liolaemus morenoi
Phymaturus tromen
Liolaemus tari
Liolaemus vhagar
Liolaemus boulengeri
Phymaturus somuncurensis
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abrotanella submarginata
Corynephorus fasciculatus
Festuca juncifolia
Pyrolirion tubiflorum
Gonatopus julianae
Crinum powellii
Bomarea spec
Gonatopus amazonicus
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,093.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.79 m²/m²
Density Classification
Barren Landscape
Annual Runoff
15 mm
Mean Discharge
1.556 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 7.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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