Where is Yaguas Basin located?

Yaguas Basin is located in Yaguas, Putumayo, Loreto, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 2.3362° S, 71.0727° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Yaguas Basin?

As a Basin, Yaguas Basin features an elevation/height of 115 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Yaguas Basin?

Yaguas Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Yaguas Basin?

Yes, Yaguas 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.

Yaguas Basin Catchment Area (2248 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Yaguas Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:2,248.1 km²

Avg Slope:8.00°

Precipitation:3063 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:31 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Yaguas Basin

Yaguas Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Yaguas, Putumayo, Loreto, Peru at coordinates 2.3362° S, 71.0727° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,248.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 3,063 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yaguas Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	2,248.1 km²
Avg Slope	8.00°
Precipitation	3063 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	31 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	115 m
Area	2,248.1 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation115 m

Total Area2,248.1 km²

Avg Slope8.00°

LocationYaguas, Putumayo, Loreto, Peru

Coordinates2.3362° S, 71.0727° W

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff2016 mm

Yearly Precip3063 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content31%

Silt Content30%

Sand Content40%

Organic Carbon31 g/kg

Water Content100%

Erosion Rate59 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height45 m

Above-Ground Biomass344 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)6.09 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.1627 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1627 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTropical Moist Broadleaf Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Marsh Deer

Blastocerus dichotomus

VulnerableVerified

Marmosa parda

UnknownVerified

Black-headed Night Monkey

Aotus nigriceps

Least ConcernVerified

Marmosa leucastra

UnknownVerified

Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey

Lagothrix flavicauda

EndangeredVerified

Small-eared Colilargo

Oligoryzomys macrotis

UnknownVerified

Maracaju Oryzomys

Cerradomys maracajuensis

Least ConcernVerified

Brown Hare

Lepus europaeus

Least ConcernVerified

Birds

Heliothraupis oneilli

Least ConcernVerified

Columba erythrothorax

UnknownVerified

Tringa dorsalis

UnknownVerified

Eye-ringed Thistletail

Schizoeaca palpebralis

UnknownVerified

Diglossa pectoralis

UnknownVerified

Mecocerculus taeniopterus

UnknownVerified

Reptiles & Amphibians

Transverse AnoleLocal Sighting

Anolis transversalis

Verified

Canelos Treefrog

Tepuihyla tuberculosa

Least ConcernVerified

Osteocephalus vasquezi

UnknownVerified

Rhinella lilyrodriguezae

UnknownVerified

Tepuihyla shushupe

Least ConcernVerified

Phrynopus sancristobali

UnknownVerified

Bryophryne nubilosus

Least ConcernVerified

Dendropsophus kamagarini

UnknownVerified

Fish

Arapaima

Arapaima gigas

Least ConcernFallback

Red-bellied Piranha

Pygocentrus nattereri

Least ConcernFallback

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Least ConcernFallback

Common Electric Eel

Electrophorus electricus

Least ConcernFallback

Tambaqui

Colossoma macropomum

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Plants & Fungi

Aeonium arboreum

Cremastosperma dolichopodum

Tropical Moist Broadleaf Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

2,248.1 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

100%

Forest

Leaf Area Index (LAI)

6.09 m²/m²

Density Classification

Closed Canopy Forest

Canopy Height45.0 m

Aboveground Biomass344.0 t/ha

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover100%

Cropland0%

Pastures / Rangelands0%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

66%Yield

Annual Runoff

2,016 mm

Mean Discharge

4,551.759 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 65.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

0 / 100

Soil Erosion

59t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:24%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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