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Río Shanusi, Río Huallaga affluent, Yurimaguas, Peru
Peru, Loreto, Yurimaguas
The Huallaga River, as it passes through Yurimaguas and where the Shanusi River flows into the area with little current, little underwater vegetation and very rocky. Only the branches, leaves and fruits that fall from the emerged vegetation on the banks. It is an area that is quite exploited by fishermen.
- Submitted by
- Alejandro Mora Morcillo
- Approved by
- Roberto E. Reis & Pablo C. Lehmann
- GPS
- -5.9050002, -76.0922241
- Geographical region
- South America
- Drainage Basin
- Río Marañon
- River catchment
- Water body type
- Rio
- Water body name
- Shanushi
- Water body part
- River mouth
- Water body course
- Upper course
- Water body: tributary of
- Rio
- Tributary name
- Huallaga
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Water Chemistry
Water information
- Water type
- fresh-water
- Water color
- Black water
- Water transparency
- High
- Concentration of sediments
- Medium
- Water temperature
- 24-28 °C
- Water flow/curent
- Slow
Chemical parameters
- pH
- 7.0
- Conductivity
- 120
- GH
- 71.2 mg/l
- dGH
- KH
- 3 mg/l
- dKH
- Dissolved Oxygen
- 7 %
Substrate in nature
- Sand
- Beige
- Pebble/Gravel
- Grey
- Stone
- Mixed
- Stone form
- Irregular
- Silt/Mud
- Leaves
- Many
- Driftwood
- Submerged terrestrial vegetation
- Yes
Aquatic Biotope
- Date of collecting
- Collecting area
- River bank
- Water depth
- 0,5m
- Air temperature
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
Environment
- Environment
- Affected by human activity
- Affected by human activity
- Deforestation
- Deforestation
- Advanced
- Surrounding area
The Huallaga River’s environment as it passes through Yurimaguas is an area of Amazonian rainforest, characterized by dense tropical vegetation, abundant fauna and diverse flora. Around the area where the Shanusi River flows into the river, there are lush landscapes with riparian forests, swamps and cultivated areas. Biodiversity is high, with the presence of birds, mammals and reptiles, as well as local communities that depend on the river for fishing and agriculture.
- Underwater landscape
The underwater landscape of the Huallaga River near Yurimaguas is varied and dynamic.
It features:
- Sandy and muddy substrates – ideal for bottom fish.
- Submerged roots – provide shelter for fish and crustaceans.
- Aquatic vegetation – such as algae and submerged plants, which offer habitats and food.
- Areas of gentle currents – facilitating oxygenation of the water.
- This complex environment favors rich biodiversity and is essential for local aquatic ecosystems.
- Threats to ecology
The ecology of the Huallaga River near Yurimaguas is rich and complex, with:
- High biodiversity – includes fish, amphibians, reptiles and birds.
- Ecological interactions – between aquatic plants, fish and microorganisms.
- Nutrient cycles – seasonal flooding enriches the soil and supports riparian vegetation.
- Importance for local communities – they provide resources such as fish and water, as well as being crucial for agriculture and local culture.
Riparian zone
- Trees near the aquatic habitat
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