Río Negro Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Río Negro, Argentina at coordinates 41.7073° S, 71.1717° W. Covering a total surface area of 608.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 654 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 41.7073° S, 71.1717° 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 1,440 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 | 608.1 km² |
| Avg Slope | 165.00° |
| Precipitation | 654 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 90 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,440 m |
| Area | 608.1 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Klohnia charrieri
Andemys termasi
Ctenomys roigi
Icochilus rotundatus
Patagorhynchus pascuali
Dama dama
Bos taurus
Alouatta caraya
Veniliornis lignarius
Lophura nycthemera
Chrysolophus pictus
Carduelis carduelis
Cygnus atratus
Chloris chloris
Chrysolophus amherstiae
Callipepla californica
Liolaemus bellii
Diplolaemus sexcinctus
Physalaemus carrizorum
Pleurodema kriegi
Liolaemus thermarum
Liolaemus curis
Liolaemus nigroviridis
Liolaemus antonietae
Labeo rohita
Gibelion catla
Anabas testudineus
Trichogaster fasciata
Abatodesmus simplicior
Abrocomophaga chilensis
Clavichorema purgatorium
Abyssascidia wyvillii
Abasanistus rubriceps
Brycon orbignyanus
Laurelia sempervirens
Amomyrtus meli
Abrotanella diemii
Lomatia dentata
Abrotanella trichoachaenia
Laureliopsis philippiana
Drimys winteri
Eucryphia cordifolia
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
608.1 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.48 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
502 mm
Mean Discharge
7.263 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 76.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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