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River - Freshwater

Fish of the Zambezi River

The fourth-longest African river - home to tigerfish, Nile crocodiles, and important fisheries supporting six countries.

Continent: Africa Area: 1,390,000 km² Climate: Tropical

📖 Overview

The Zambezi flows over Victoria Falls before spreading across Mozambique. Tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus) are the flagship sport species. Lake Kariba - a Zambezi impoundment - supports major kapenta and Nile perch fisheries.