Cunene River [SEP] continent
Cunene River
The Cunene (Portuguese spelling) or Kunene (Namibian spelling) is a river in Southern Africa. It flows from the Angola highlands south to the border with Namibia. It then flows west along the border until it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region. It is about long, with a drainage basin in area. Its mean annual discharge is 174 m³/s (6,145 cfs) at its mouth.
The Epupa Falls lie on the river. Olushandja Dam dams
Cunene labeo
The Cunene labeo or Kunene labeo ("Labeo ansorgii") is a species of fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows. It is native to Angola and Namibia.
This fish occupies rocky habitat in flowing river waters. It is recorded from the Bengo, Cuanza, and Cunene Rivers.
Little is known about the biology or population sizes of this fish. It faces no apparent threats except a dam on the Cunene River, which separates populations on the upper river from those on the