Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana, French Guiana, France at coordinates 5.3383° N, 54.0249° W. Covering a total surface area of 338.3 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,569 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Basin is located in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana, French Guiana, France. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 5.3383° N, 54.0249° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Basin features an elevation/height of 55 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni 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 | 338.3 km² |
| Avg Slope | 20.00° |
| Precipitation | 2569 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 45 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 55 m |
| Area | 338.3 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Myotis clydejonesi
Suncus etruscus
Castor canadensis
Nyctereutes procyonoides
Tamias sibiricus
Lepus granatensis
Mephitis macroura
Talpa aquitania
Threskiornis aethiopicus
Platalea alba
Perdix perdix
Passerina cyanea
Bucephala islandica
Aythya valisineria
Nandayus nenday
Montifringilla nivalis
Discoglossus pictus
Leptodactylus pentadactylus
Habrophallos collaris
Taeniophallus nicagus
Triturus carnifex
Lerista lineopunctulata
Rheosaurus sulcarostrum
Pelobates cultripes
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Abtrichia veva
Abapeba cayana
Ablaptus tavakiliani
Abolla pellicosta
Abyssianira dentifrons
Abacena discalis
Abelona rubescens
Ablechrus rosanti
Hygrophorus roseodiscoideus
Harrisichara vasiformis
Rudbeckia fulgida
Inocybe vaurasii
Agrostis exarata
Lychnothamnus stockmansii
Callitriche stagnalis
Calla palustris
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
338.3 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
5.35 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
1,038 mm
Mean Discharge
11.134 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 40.4%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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