Tambopata Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Tambopata, Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru at coordinates 12.2516° S, 69.8891° W. Covering a total surface area of 4,046.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,674 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Tambopata Basin is located in Tambopata, Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 12.2516° S, 69.8891° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Tambopata Basin features an elevation/height of 314 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Tambopata Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Tambopata 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 | 4,046.1 km² |
| Avg Slope | 23.00° |
| Precipitation | 2674 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 31 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 314 m |
| Area | 4,046.1 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Perulestes cardichi
Wamradolops tsullodon
Alouatta puruensis
Eobranisamys riverai
Cyclopes catellus
Eosallamys paulacoutoi
Pseudoprepotherium venezuelanum
Equus andium
Ocyalus latirostris
Anairetes agraphia
Columba erythrothorax
Tringa dorsalis
Ortygis ocellata
Neochelidon tibialis
Gymnopithys salvini
Turdus debilis
Anolis dissimilis
Tupinambis cuzcoensis
Ameerega panguana
Osteocephalus vasquezi
Potamites ocellatus
Dendropsophus kamagarini
Hyloscirtus hillisi
Ameerega pulchripecta
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Doliocarpus major
Thinouia myriantha
Iriartea deltoidea
Solanum verecundum
Nasa angeldiazioides
Klarobelia rocioae
Casuarina cunninghamiana
Meliosma dazae
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
4,046.1 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
5.51 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
1,559 mm
Mean Discharge
197.984 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 58.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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