| Ecosystem |
Okavango |
| Type |
River (basin) |
| Salinity |
freshwater |
| Other Names |
Okovanggo, Kubango, Cubango (Ref. 6318) |
| Location |
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Mainly situated in Angola, Namibia and Botswana, southern Africa |
12° S 22° S - 15° E 26° E |
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| Location Map |
E_CODE 69_mod.jpg |
| Size Ref |
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River Length |
1800 km |
Area |
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Drainage Area |
785000 |
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| Depth |
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Average Depth |
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Max Depth |
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| Description |
Rises from watersheds shared with the west-flowing Angolan Rivers Cuanza and Cunene(Ref. 6316). Forms a section of Angola and South-West Africa boundary, crosses Caprivi Strip and empties into Okavango Basin (Ref. 6318). Joins the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans near Maun. Includes: Cuito, Cuchi, Okavango Swamps, Lake Ngami, Thamalakane |
| Comments on faunal list |
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| Ecosystem Checklist Link |
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| Total |
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Species |
Families |
Species |
Families |
Reference |
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133 |
17 |
79 |
21 |
30553 |
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