Río Negro Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Río Negro, Argentina at coordinates 41.4126° S, 68.9371° W. Covering a total surface area of 3,049.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 197 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 41.4126° S, 68.9371° 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 1,018 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 | 3,049.5 km² |
| Avg Slope | 27.00° |
| Precipitation | 197 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 25 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,018 m |
| Area | 3,049.5 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Clenia brevis
Astraponotus assymmetrum
Angelocabrerus daptes
Pseudeutatus clypeus
Acdestis oweni
Proeuphractus setiger
Pachybiotherium illuminatum
Perimys dissimilis
Patagornis marshi
Palaeospheniscus patagonicus
Patagornis lemoinei
Palaeospheniscus bergi
Badiostes patagonicus
Thegornis debilis
Telmabates antiquus
Patagornis bachmanni
Phymaturus somuncurensis
Liolaemus senguer
Liolaemus tehuelche
Liolaemus vhagar
Liolaemus boulengeri
Phymaturus tromen
Liolaemus tari
Liolaemus gallardoi
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abrotanella submarginata
Pyrolirion tubiflorum
Hordeum secalinum
Phalaris amethystina
Gonatopus julianae
Bomarea spec
Crinum powellii
Pontederia meyeri
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
3,049.5 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.80 m²/m²
Density Classification
Barren Landscape
Annual Runoff
53 mm
Mean Discharge
8.143 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 26.9%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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