Tagant Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Tagant, Mauritania at coordinates 17.8297° N, 9.8991° W. Covering a total surface area of 912.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 125 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Tagant Basin is located in Tagant, Mauritania. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 17.8297° N, 9.8991° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Tagant Basin features an elevation/height of 253 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Tagant Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Tagant 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 | 912.1 km² |
| Avg Slope | 9.00° |
| Precipitation | 125 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 8 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 253 m |
| Area | 912.1 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Rhinolophus dobsoni
Gerbillus watersi
Ictonyx libycus
Scotophilus leucogaster
Lemniscomys zebra
Apterodon gaudryi
Crocidura ferruginea
Canis anthus
Phasianus africanus
Spiloptila clamans
Astrilda nonnula
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Atractaspis phillipsi
Pararhadinaea melanogaster
Platyceps florulentus
Agama boueti
Letheobia toritensis
Pelomedusa schweinfurthi
Naja nubiae
Tarentola ephippiata
Cyprinus carpio
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abyssaster tara
Abyssoprimnoa gemina
Sphingonotus paradoxus
Discocelis tigrina
Stizoides assimilis
Xylocoris confusus
Equilabium jebel-marrae
Roella ciliata
Daucus spec
Drypis spinosa
Salix coluteoides
Cynomorium coccineum
Asparagus longiflorus
Asparagus tenuifolius
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
912.1 km²
Forest
No forest cover detected.
Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.
Annual Runoff
21 mm
Mean Discharge
0 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 16.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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