Ecosystem Reference
Ecosystem Kunene
Type River (basin)
Salinity freshwater
Other Names
Location
Namibia 12° S 17° S - 11° E 15° E
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Surface
100 Meters Depth
Description The Kunene is situated in northern Namibia and runs along the border with Angola for some distance. The name Kunene was given to this river by the Herero people. Kunene in their language means "right-hand-side" and the name refers to the country north of the river-Angola.
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Species Families Species Families Reference
92 22
Pablico, Grace Tolentino on 01.18.05
Modified by Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen on 02.24.17
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