Iriri River Terra do Meio Ecological Station. The river varies greatly in volume depending on the season, and in the dry season include waterfalls, rocks and rapids. The Iriri River flows through the Tapajós-Xingu moist forests ecoregion. The river is rich in fish, including many species found only here and in the Xingu. Large sections remain unexplored due to its remoteness in a region surrounded by Amazon rainforest, and sections with strong current and cataracts. Iriri River The Iriri River () is a large tributary of the Xingu River in Brazil, in the state of Pará. It is long making it the
American River, South Australia an early American whaling vessel is dedicated to "Union" s crew. Frank Potts was the first official settler in 1842, before moving to the mainland and establishing the "Bleasdale" vineyard and winery at Langhorne Creek. John Buick, a professional boat builder, built the first house in the town in 1844. It was fashioned out of local stone, pug and sput timber and remained standing until 1985. Somewhat erroneously, the waters of Eastern Cove, upon which the township is located, have been referred to as American River, compounding the illusion that the township is connected in any way with a river.