Tapuc Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Tapuc, Daniel Alcides Carrión, Pasco, Peru at coordinates 10.4220° S, 76.4554° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,202.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 860 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Tapuc Basin is located in Tapuc, Daniel Alcides Carrión, Pasco, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 10.4220° S, 76.4554° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Tapuc Basin features an elevation/height of 3,904 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Tapuc Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Tapuc 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 | 2,202.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 194.00° |
| Precipitation | 860 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 34 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 3,904 m |
| Area | 2,202.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Isothrix barbarabrownae
Glossophaga valens
Ctenomys leucodon
Marmosa quichua
Leopardus jacobitus
Felis silvestris
Lestoros inca
Cacajao calvus
Scytalopus intermedius
Basileuterus nigrivertex
Aratinga erythrogenys
Melopsittacus undulatus
Metallura jelskii
Tringa dorsalis
Ortygis ocellata
Columba erythrothorax
Macropholidus ataktolepis
Stenocercus catherineae
Pristimantis miktos
Lithobates catesbeianus
Selvasaura brava
Stenocercus formosus
Incaspis simonsii
Euspondylus nellycarrillae
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Corydoras bethanae
Apistogramma ortegai
Atta cephalotes
Morpho peleides
Goliathus goliatus
Senecio melanandrus
Aa matthewsii
Capsicum tovarii
Abrothallus doliiformis
Abatia spicata
Eugenia muricata
Anthurium latissimum
Anthurium triphyllum
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,202.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.79 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
821 mm
Mean Discharge
50.956 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 95.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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