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This is a list of rivers of Peru, that are at least partially in Peru. The Peruvian government has published guidelines for the preparation of river flow studies in April 2015.
- Amazon River
- Purus
- Jurua
- Maranon
The mighty Amazon River is probably the longest river on earth, covering a total of 4,345 miles measured from the mouth to the most distant all year round source. It flows through Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Guyana, and Suriname. It carries more water than any other river and is responsible for about one-fifth of all freshwater that f...
Purus River is a feeder of the Amazon River and covers a total of 1,839 miles. It rises in Peru and defines the boundary between Peru and Brazil. The forested area around the Purus supports several species of animals including the pure red howler monkey native to Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. Among the birds here are the blue heron, egrets, scarlet, g...
The Jurua River is one of the largest, most navigable and economically important rivers in Brazil and Peru, covering a length of 1, 926 miles. It meanders through floodplains and forested areas with an incomparable biodiversity of flora and fauna which are sources of livelihood for the communities living in its vicinity. Some of the main economic a...
Maranon River is one of the most important rivers in Peru and a key tributary to the Amazon River. Dry forests extend along the upper river valley and its tributaries and are home to 64 rare bird species, 26 of them are endemic to Peru. The pacaya-samina national reserve is located in the area between the marina and Ucayali Rivers with abundant pla...
This is a list of rivers that are at least partially in Peru. Lengths are according to INEI. [1]
May 31, 2024 · Amazon River, the greatest river of South America and the largest drainage system in the world in terms of the volume of its flow and the area of its basin. The total length of the river is at least 4,000 miles (6,400 km), which makes it slightly shorter than the Nile River.
- The Amazon River is located in the northern portion of South America, flowing from west to east. The river system originates in the Andes Mountains...
- Most researchers believe that it is at least 4,000 miles (6,400 km) long. However, no definitive measure is available because no one is entirely su...
- The Amazon is well known for a number of reasons. It is the greatest river of South America and the largest drainage system in the world in terms o...
- About 2,500 fish species have been found within the Amazon system, but many more remain unidentified. Among the more important commercial species a...
Aug 28, 2023 · Peru has rivers of great flow, length and beauty. Rivers such as: the Amazon, the Ucayali, the Mantaro, the Urubamba, the Marañón and more stand out
Oct 7, 2016 · Hidden in the dense jungle of the Peruvian Amazon is a percolating, roiling river. The steaming turquoise waters that can reach up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit are guided by ivory-colored stones...
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The main article for this category is List of rivers of Peru; Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rivers of Peru; See also Peru
