The Rio Negro ( Portuguese : Rio Negro [ˈʁi.u neɡɾu] ; Spanish : Río Negro [ˈri.o ˈneɣɾo] " Black River "), or Guainía as it is known in its upper part, is the largest left tributary of the Amazon River (accounting for about 14% of the water in the Amazon basin ), the largest blackwater river in the world, and one of the world's ten largest rivers by average discharge . Despite its high flow, the Rio Negro has a low sediment load (5.76 million tonnes per year on average in Manaus ).
38-842: Río Negro (Spanish and Portuguese, 'Black River') may refer to: Rivers [ edit ] Brazil [ edit ] Rio Negro (Amazon) , tributary of the Amazon River Rio Negro (Mato Grosso do Sul) Rio Negro (Paraná) Rio Negro (Rio de Janeiro) Rio Negro (Rondônia) Rio Negro (Tocantins) South America [ edit ] Río Negro (Argentina) , in Patagonia Río Negro (Los Lagos) , in Southern Chile Río Negro (Uruguay) , in Rio Grande do Sul , Brazil and Uruguay,
76-515: A Chinese city whose name means 'Black River' [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Black_River&oldid=1238354886 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
114-876: A charter school See also [ edit ] All pages with titles beginning with Black River Big Black River (disambiguation) Little Black River (disambiguation) Black River High School (disambiguation) Black River Township (disambiguation) Black Brook (disambiguation) Black Creek (disambiguation) Blackwater river Rio Negro (disambiguation) , rivers whose Spanish name means 'Black River' Kara Su (disambiguation) , rivers whose Turkish name means 'Black River' Crna Reka (disambiguation) , rivers whose Serbo-Croatian, or Macedonian name means 'Black River' Crna Rijeka (disambiguation) , rivers whose Serbo-Croatian name means 'Black River' Wu River (disambiguation) , rivers whose Chinese name means 'Black River' Heishui (disambiguation) , rivers whose Chinese name means 'Black River' Heihe ,
152-658: A city Other [ edit ] Río Negro (newspaper) , published in Argentina Atlético Rio Negro Clube , a Brazilian football team from Manaus, Amazonas state Rionegro (TransMilenio) a TransMilenio transportation system station in Bogotá, Colombia Río Negro Massacre , Guatemala Rio Negro tuco-tuco , a species of rodent Río Negro National Park in Paraguay Rio Negro Brush-tailed Rat ,
190-578: A city in Jackson County Black River Township, Pennington County, Minnesota Films [ edit ] Black River (1957 film) , a Japanese film by Masaki Kobayashi Black River (1993 film) , an Australian film by Kevin Lucas Black River (2001 film) , a US adventure film Music [ edit ] Black River (band) , a Polish stoner rock/heavy metal band Black River (album) ,
228-815: A community in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties Black River-Matheson , a municipality and township in Cochrane District United States [ edit ] Black River, Michigan , an unincorporated community in Alcona Township Black River, New York , a village in Jefferson County Black River, Wisconsin , an unincorporated community in Douglas County Black River Falls, Wisconsin ,
266-683: A district in Mauritius which mean 'Black River' in French Australia [ edit ] Black River, Tasmania , a locality in North-west Tasmania Canada [ edit ] New Brunswick Black River, New Brunswick (disambiguation) , several places Black River Bridge, New Brunswick Black River, Newfoundland and Labrador Black River, Nova Scotia (disambiguation) , listing three communities of that name Ontario Black River, Ontario ,
304-917: A municipality in Brazil Rio Negro, Mato Grosso do Sul , a municipality in Brazil Río Negro, Chile , a city and commune in Osorno Province Río Negro, Palena , a town in Palena Province, Chile Rionegro , a city and municipality in Colombia Rionegro, Santander , a town and municipality in Colombia Rionegro Province , Colombia Río Negro Department , Uruguay Río Negro Municipality , Venezuela Other continents [ edit ] Río Negro, Guatemala ,
342-526: A species of rodent Palácio Rio Negro , one of the official residences of the President of Brazil Río Negro (film) , a 1976 Cuban film Río Negro Airport in Chile See also [ edit ] All pages with titles beginning with Rio Negro Black River (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
380-813: A tributary of the Cape Fear River Black River (Ohio) , a tributary of Lake Erie Black River (Saucon Creek) , in Pennsylvania Black River (South Carolina) , a tributary of the Great Pee Dee River In Vermont: Black River (Connecticut River tributary) , a tributary of the Connecticut River in southern Vermont Black River (Lake Memphremagog) , a tributary of Lake Memphremagog in northern Vermont In Washington Black River (Chehalis River tributary) ,
418-655: A tributary of the Chehalis River in the state of Washington Black River (Duwamish River tributary) , a river in the state of Washington In Wisconsin Black River (Wisconsin-Lake Michigan) , a tributary of Lake Michigan in the state of Wisconsin Black River (Wisconsin) , a tributary of Mississippi River in the state of Wisconsin Black River (Nemadji River) , a tributary of the Nemadji River in
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#1732764779060456-809: A tributary of the Salt River Black River (Arkansas–Missouri) , a tributary of the White River Black River , the name of the lower reaches of the Ouachita River in Arkansas Black River (Okefenokee Swamp) , Georgia Black River (Indiana) , a small tributary of the Wabash River Black River (Louisiana) In Michigan Black River (Alcona County) , tributary of Lake Huron Black River (Cheboygan County) , tributary of
494-772: A tributary of the Uruguay River. Río Negro (Chaco Province) , in Argentina, tributary of the Paraná River Central America [ edit ] Río Negro (Central America) , forming part of the border between Honduras and Nicaragua Chixoy River , also known as the Río Negro, in Guatemala Political divisions [ edit ] South America [ edit ] Río Negro Province , Argentina Rio Negro, Paraná ,
532-526: Is a succession of lagoons, full of long islands and intricate channels with a lot of water wildlife. Near Carvoeiro the last major tributary of the Rio Negro, the Branco River joins the Rio Negro and the river temporarily forms the border between the state of Roraima and Amazonas State, Brazil . The river now takes a more southeastern course, becoming again very wide in many stretches before reaching
570-692: The Piedra del Cocuy , an igneous rock formation from the Precambrian era, belonging to the Guyana Shield . Here the Tripoint of Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil is found in the middle of the river and it now completely enters Amazonas State, Brazil . After passing Cucuí , the river continues south, only temporarily turning west for several kilometers. In Missão Boa Vista the Içana River joins
608-516: The aquarium trade, including the cardinal tetra . As a result of the Casiquiare canal , many aquatic species are found both in the Rio Negro and Orinoco. Because the Casiquiare includes both blackwater and clear- to whitewater sections, only relatively adaptable species are able to pass through it between the two river systems. The sixth season of Survivor , Survivor: The Amazon
646-432: The 17th century, it is likely that their populations were reduced because of new infectious diseases and warfare rather than low river productivity. Rio Negro has a very high species richness . About 700 fish species have been documented in the river basin, and it is estimated that the total is 800–900 fish species, including almost 100 endemics and several undescribed species . Among these are many that are important in
684-574: The Cheboygan River Black River (Gogebic County) , tributary of Lake Superior Black River (Mackinac County) , tributary of Lake Michigan Black River , tributary of Lake Michigan, also called Macatawa River Black River (Marquette County) , tributary of the Escanaba River Black River (Southwest Michigan) , tributary of Lake Michigan Black River (St. Clair River tributary) , tributary of
722-578: The Colombian community of Tonina and Macanal the river turns southwest. Maroa is the first Venezuelan town the river passes. 120 km (75 mi) further downstream the river receives the Casiquiare canal from the left (north), forming a unique link between the Orinoco and the Amazon river basin. Henceforth the river is called Rio Negro . The river now continues in a southeastern direction passing
760-590: The Guyana shield it traversed in its upper and middle course. After the Marié River enters the Rio Negro the river continues its eastward course forming many large islands and becoming very wide at several locations. It passes local communities such as Santa Isabel do Rio Negro . During the wet season , the river floods the country far and wide here, sometimes to a width of 30 km (19 mi), for long distances. During this season, from April until October, it
798-614: The Middle Ages, perhaps from Latin niger "black" Australia [ edit ] Black River (Queensland) Black River (Tasmania) Black River (Victoria) Brazil and Colombia [ edit ] Black River (Amazon) , known as Rio Negro in Portuguese and Río Negro or Río Guainía in Spanish Canada [ edit ] Black River (New Brunswick) Black River (Ontario) , listing eight rivers of
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#1732764779060836-579: The Rio Negro and in São Joaquim the Uaupes River , the largest tributary of the Rio Negro, also enters from the right hand side. The Rio Negro now turns markedly towards the east, forming several rapids and small islets on its way. It then passes Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira an important commercial city. After several more rapids and imposing views of the Adormecida mountain chain the river leaves
874-750: The Rio Negro lies in Colombia, in the Department of Guainía where the river is known as the Guainía River . The young river generally flows in an east-northeasterly direction through the Puinawai National Reserve , passing several small indigenous settlements on its way, such as Cuarinuma, Brujas, Santa Rosa and Tabaquén. After roughly 400 km (250 mi) the river starts forming the border between Colombia's Department of Guainía and Venezuela's Amazonas State . After passing
912-646: The Rio Tinto, or Black River India [ edit ] Krishna River , from Sanskrit Krishna "Black" Ireland [ edit ] Black River (Ireland) , in counties Galway and Mayo Duff River , in counties Leitrim and Sligo; the northern part is also known as the Black River Jamaica [ edit ] Black River (Jamaica) Macedonia [ edit ] Crna River (Vardar) Russia [ edit ] Amur River Chernaya River (Saint Petersburg) , also known as
950-880: The St. Clair River In Minnesota Black River (Rainy River) Black River (Red Lake River) Black River (New Jersey) , a tributary of the North Branch Raritan River Black River (New Mexico) , a tributary of the Pecos River In New York Black River (New York) , a tributary of Lake Ontario Black River (Kinderhook Creek tributary) , in Rensselaer County Black River (Bouquet River tributary) , in Essex County Black River (North Carolina) ,
988-781: The Tchernaya Rechka Sri Lanka [ edit ] Black River (Sri Lanka) Taiwan [ edit ] Black River (Taiwan) , another name for the Dadu River Ukraine [ edit ] Chyornaya (Crimea) , also known as the Black River United States [ edit ] Draanjik River , also known as Black River, a tributary of the Porcupine River in Alaska Black River (Arizona) ,
1026-472: The Venezuelan town of San Carlos de Río Negro , its largest settlement on the river, and Colombia's San Felipe . In this stretch the river is constantly fed with tributaries from both sides, and it quickly grows in size creating large river islands, a common feature for all rivers in the Amazon basin. After forming the border between Colombia and Venezuela for 260 km (160 mi) the Rio Negro reaches
1064-649: The biggest city on its course Manaus . The Anavilhanas National Park , a 350,018 ha (864,910 acres) conservation unit that was originally an ecological station created in 1981, protects part of the Anavilhanas river archipelago in this part of the river. Below the archipelago, it meets the Solimões River to form the Amazon River , creating a phenomenon known as the Meeting of Waters . List of
1102-683: The debut album of the band Black River Entertainment , an American country-music record label Black Rivers , an English rock band Black River , a 2008 song by Bomb the Bass featuring Mark Lanegan "The Black River", a song by the Sword from the album Gods of the Earth Others [ edit ] Black River (stage) , the name of a stage in North American stratigraphy Black River Public School (Holland, Michigan) ,
1140-1117: The major tributaries of the Rio Negro (from the mouth upwards) Average discharge 30,640.8 m /s (1,082,070 cu ft/s) 3°8′19.3704″S 60°1′39.522″W / 3.138714000°S 60.02764500°W / -3.138714000; -60.02764500 3°4′53.2848″S 60°14′0.4812″W / 3.081468000°S 60.233467000°W / -3.081468000; -60.233467000 0°58′59.6964″S 62°51′32.3892″W / 0.983249000°S 62.858997000°W / -0.983249000; -62.858997000 0°28′57.4716″S 64°49′36.6492″W / 0.482631000°S 64.826847000°W / -0.482631000; -64.826847000 0°8′2.9616″S 67°5′38.2956″W / 0.134156000°S 67.093971000°W / -0.134156000; -67.093971000 0°22′11.8056″N 67°18′42.9948″W / 0.369946000°N 67.311943000°W / 0.369946000; -67.311943000 1°11′16.7316″S 66°50′23.46″W / 1.187981000°S 66.8398500°W / -1.187981000; -66.8398500 The river
1178-596: The name Black River (Portneuf) , Quebec Black River, a river on Vancouver Island, British Columbia Noire River (Ottawa River tributary) , Quebec, English translation Black River China [ edit ] Mainland Amur River Black River (Asia) , also known as Lixian River, a tributary of the Red River Ejin River , also known as the Heihe (黑河, lit. "black river") Honduras [ edit ] Sico River , historically called
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1216-458: The region. In 1968 the Rio Negro was navigated by an SRN6 hovercraft during a National Geographic expedition. This area was the filming location for Survivor:The Amazon in 2003. While the name Rio Negro means Black River , its waters are similar in colour to strong tea , which is typical of blackwater rivers . The dark color comes from humic acid due to an incomplete breakdown of phenol-containing vegetation from sandy clearings. The river
1254-460: The river. During 1852-1854 Richard Spruce and Alfred Russel Wallace made numerous observations and botanical collections. During a 1924–25 expedition, Alexander H. Rice Jr. of Harvard University traveled up the Orinoco, traversed the Casiquiare canal, and descended the Rio Negro to the Amazon at Manaus. It was the first expedition to use aerial photography and shortwave radio for mapping of
1292-653: The state of Wisconsin Vietnam [ edit ] Black River (Asia) , also known as Lixian River in China, a tributary of the Red River Communities [ edit ] Black River, Jamaica , the capital of St. Elizabeth Parish Black River (settlement) , an 18th-century British settlement on the Caribbean coast of present-day Honduras Mauritius [ edit ] Rivière Noire District ,
1330-469: The title Rio Negro . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rio_Negro&oldid=1207088041 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Rio Negro (Amazon) The source of
1368-920: Was filmed in Rio Negro in 2003. Black River (disambiguation) (Redirected from Black River (disambiguation) ) Black River is a common name for streams and communities around the world: in Spanish and Portuguese, Rio Negro ; in French, Rivière Noire ; in Turkish, Kara Su ; in Serbo-Croatian, Crna Reka , Црна Река or Crna Rijeka , Црна Ријека; in Macedonian, Црна Река, Crna Reka . Streams [ edit ] Africa [ edit ] Bafing River , also known as Black River Black River (Cape Town) Niger River , named by European mapmakers during
1406-417: Was named because it looks black from a distance. Much has been written on the productivity of the Rio Negro and other blackwater rivers. The older idea that these are "hunger rivers" is giving way, with new research, to the recognition that the Rio Negro, for example, supports a large fishing industry and has numerous turtle beaches. If explorers did not find many Indigenous peoples along the Rio Negro during
1444-467: Was named by the Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana , who first came upon it in 1541. By the middle of the 17th century, Jesuits had settled along its banks in the midst of numerous tribes: Manau, Aruák, and Trumá Indians. After 1700 slaving along the river was common, and Native American populations were greatly diminished after contact with Eurasian diseases. In 1800 German scientist Alexander von Humboldt and French botanist Aimé Bonpland explored
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