Río Negro Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Río Negro, Argentina at coordinates 41.3897° S, 67.5006° W. Covering a total surface area of 641.6 km² with an average annual precipitation of 189 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 41.3897° S, 67.5006° 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 1,131 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 | 641.6 km² |
| Avg Slope | 10.00° |
| Precipitation | 189 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 27 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,131 m |
| Area | 641.6 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Euprotogonia trigonalis
Ricardolydekkeria profunda
Pseudeutatus clypeus
Prozaedyus humilis
Clenia brevis
Acdestis oweni
Pachybiotherium illuminatum
Lestodelphys halli
Palaeospheniscus patagonicus
Palaeospheniscus bergi
Patagornis lemoinei
Patagornis marshi
Badiostes patagonicus
Thegornis debilis
Kelenken guillermoi
Telmabates antiquus
Prochelidella cerrobarcinae
Liolaemus vhagar
Phymaturus somuncurensis
Phymaturus tromen
Liolaemus tari
Liolaemus tehuelche
Liolaemus morenoi
Liolaemus sarmientoi
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abrotanella submarginata
Crinum powellii
Bomarea spec
Paspalum dasypleurum
Pyrolirion tubiflorum
Corynephorus fasciculatus
Gonatopus julianae
Ipomoea aequiloba
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
641.6 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.78 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
7 mm
Mean Discharge
0.178 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 3.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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